It's Throwback Thursday at the Bass and today we're reminiscing about the great video shoot we had with Xero and Oranjezicht City Farm earlier this year as part of Xero's Customer Stories project. In this video, you will discover the remarkable story of how the OZCF came to be. A project borne from compassion and love for the community, on an incredible trajectory of growth – re-evaluating the way we view food while creating jobs and building a legacy that is not only changing Cape Town but perhaps even South Africa. But as any entrepreneur will know – behind every story of growth and success, the numbers are vital for sustainability and further advancement. Explore how MGI Bass Gordon and Xero empower SMEs, like OZCF, to reach their full potential and beyond. A huge thank you to Xero and Oranjezicht City Farm for allowing us to do beautiful business together. #business #community #growth #building #southafrica #ozcf #capetown #sustainability #entrepreneur #mgi #xero #xeroaccounting #cloudaccounting #npo #customersuccessstory #food #TEAMBASS #audit #acccounting #tax #corporatefinance #lovewhatyoudo #smallbusiness #sme #proudlysouthafrican #video
MGI Bass Gordon
Accounting
Cape Town, Western Cape 5,265 followers
Leading mid-tier professional services firm. Providing service excellence since 1935. Proud member of @MGIWorldwide
About us
Our firm, which dates back to 1935, has a commitment to quality, integrity, and personal service that has seen us grow to a firm of eight partners and a total of over 100 personnel. Our management team has substantial professional expertise, as well as a shared philosophy of providing cost-effective services in a timely fashion. The quality of our firm's services is enhanced by the attention given to each client by both our partners and our staff. MGI International We provide a direct personal but specialist assistance to our clients within the Republic of South Africa as well as internationally. Find out more about MGI SA at www.mgisa.co.za Find out more about MGI worldwide at www.mgiworld.com We offer a wide range of specialist services and clients benefit from our innovative thinking, the diversity of our people and our commitment. Our extensive partner and manager involvement on a personal level allows us to build personal relationships with our clients to provide professional advisory services on all levels. Our clients benefit from this integrated approach, which enables us to meet their needs at each stage of development and helps them to maximise their potential. This constant interaction, coupled with our integrated services, enables us to act as sounding boards for management and, because of our diverse clientele, we are able to contribute to the growth and prosperity of all our clients.
- Website
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http://www.bassgordon.co.za
External link for MGI Bass Gordon
- Industry
- Accounting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1935
- Specialties
- Auditing, Accounting, Company Secretarial, Estate Planning and Administration, Money Market, Tax Compliance, Tax Consulting, Trust administration, Management & Financial Consulting, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, and Property administration
Locations
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Primary
4 Bree Street
1502, 15th Floor
Cape Town, Western Cape 8001, ZA
Employees at MGI Bass Gordon
Updates
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We’re thrilled to announce that MGI Bass Gordon Partner Susan van der Valk has joined the Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC). Her deep industry knowledge, passion for technology, and commitment to supporting small businesses make her an invaluable addition. XPAC is a group of passionate bookkeepers and accountants dedicated to shaping the future of the industry and championing the needs of their peers. As part of the Xero ecosystem, members provide real-world insights that drive innovation and support small businesses, Xero partners, and local communities. Through open dialogue and actionable feedback, XPAC members ensure Xero stays aligned with the evolving needs of the sector while inspiring meaningful change. Congratulations, Susan, on this well-deserved recognition! #xero #mgi #TEAMBASS #entrepreneurship #sme #smallbusiness #cloudaccounting #southafrica #accounting #xeroadvisor #capetown
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We had a fantastic celebration to end off the year - what a party, what a vibe, what a team! 👏 As the year draws to a close, we at MGI Bass Gordon want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone that has made a contribution to another successful year . Here’s to reflecting on a year of growth, collaboration, and making a difference together! 🌟 #ThankYou #Gratitude #culture #Teamwork #TEAMBASS #yearendparty2024 #seasonsgreetings #mgi #capetown
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Season's Greetings to all our clients, business partners and service provides, from all of us here at #TEAMBASS! 🌞🌊🌿 Wishing you a joyous holiday season! #seasonsgreetings #timeforrest #joy #happyholidays #success #growth #holidayseason #jointhebass #capetown #sme #mgi
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Season's Greetings from our Managing Partner Dear Valued Clients and Esteemed Colleagues, As we approach the end of another year, I find myself filled with a sense of gratitude and anticipation. This year has been a remarkable journey, marked by significant growth, innovation, and the unwavering dedication of our team. To Our Clients: Your trust and partnership have been the cornerstone of our success. We are immensely grateful for the opportunities you have afforded us to contribute to your business goals. Your challenges have inspired us to innovate, and your successes have fuelled our passion. We are committed to continuing to provide you with the highest quality services, tailored to your specific needs and delivered with our personal touch. To Our Colleagues: Your hard work, creativity, and commitment have been instrumental in shaping the firm’s trajectory. Your dedication to excellence has not only elevated our services but also fostered a collaborative and supportive work environment. I am inspired by your passion and professionalism. As we look ahead to the new year, we remain steadfast in our commitment to: * Client Centricity: Placing your needs at the heart of everything we do. * Innovation: Embracing technological advancements to deliver cutting-edge solutions. * Talent Development: Investing in our people to nurture future leaders. * Ethical Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of professional conduct in all we do. Thank you once again for your continued support and trust. We look forward to building stronger relationships and achieving even greater heights together. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year. With warm regards, Abraham Petersen CA (SA) RA Managing Partner #growth #gratitude #seasonsgreetings #reflections #newyear #clientcentric #talentdevelopment #innovation #ethical #integrity #mgi #audit #capetown #accounting #tax #corporatefinance #sme #TEAMBASS
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#TEAMBASS hosted our last Vac Work Programme for the year last Friday. It was an engaging and informative day where aspiring CAs(SA) could learn more about the audit space, what it takes to be a successful trainee and to experience our culture. The journey to become a Chartered Accountant is not an easy one but it is worth it - make the most of all the opportunities available to you to network and to learn more about the profession along the way. As our Managing Partner, Abraham Petersen CA (SA) RA, advised our guests: Make an informed decision, not an influenced one. We are still accepting applications for 2025 SAICA traineeship, get in touch if you are interested! We are also accepting applications from students who do not have their PGDA yet. #mgi #gradrecruitment #futurecareer #culture #vacwork #capetown #accounting #audit #tax #corporatefinance #jointhebass
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We are proud to announce that MGI Worldwide and MGI Bass Gordon will be hosting the 2025 MGI Worldwide Global AGM in Cape Town next October. Capetonians are extremely proud of their beautiful home and we look forward sharing her treasures with you. We compiled this video to entice MGI visitors to perhaps even stay a bit longer to explore Cape Town to the fullest. 😎 #mgi #globalAGM #globalnetwork #capetown #africa #welcome #audit #tax #accounting #corporatefinance #international
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What an incredible experience reconnecting with MGI Africa members at last week’s meeting! 🎉 The speakers shared fascinating insights on topics like technology advancements, AI, RPA, security awareness, and fraud risk. My key takeaways from these sessions: 🔑 There’s massive potential in this space. 🤝 Technology should enhance relationships with teams and clients. 🔎 Invest time in researching what’s out there. 💡 Choose tools that truly add value. 🌍 Build and nurture your community. 📚 Keep educating ourselves and our teams. 🚀 Bring your teams along for the journey to ease change anxiety. ⚠️ Phishing and vishing threats remain very real—stay vigilant! A huge thanks to Xero for sponsoring the event and to Carla for trusting me to speak during the sponsor slot (with a touch of swag, thanks Rosalind 😉). I loved sharing insights on “Building a Cloud-Based Ecosystem” and the steps we’ve taken in our own journey: 🌟 Embrace the positives - efficiency, cost savings, better decision-making, and happier teams. 🤔 Be selective - focus on apps that deliver genuine value. 🤝 Foster strong relationships with app providers. 📖 Never stop learning and training. 💡 Share your ideas widely. 👩💻 Prioritize change management and support your team. 🎉 And most importantly—have fun exploring this space! The panel discussion, skillfully moderated by Chipo Mashava, was engaging and insightful. All in all, it was a great opportunity for Schermbrucker Alan, Johann, Catherine and I to be there and connect with fellow MGI members. Thank you MGI RAS and Audrey for hosting such a well-organized and inspiring event. My head is buzzing with new ideas, and I’m excited about collaborating with some of you in the future! #Technology #Collaboration #CloudSolutions #MGIAfricaMeeting #mgi #TEAMBASS #southafrica #africa #sme #cloudbasedaccounting #tax #audit #accounting #xero #guestspeaker #globalnetwork
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It's exactly one month till Christmas and we're delighted to share that Santa's #TEAMBASS helpers made delivery in time. 🎁🦌 Thank you Santa Shoebox Project for the incredible work that you do, spreading joy and hope to our children. #santashoeboxproject #givingback #FestiveSeason #csr #youthempowerment #capetown #audit #tax #mgi #sme #accounting #southafrica
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After much anticipation the 2024 MGI Africa Regional Meeting kicks off today. One of the many esteemed speakers is our very own partner and tech enthusiast, Susan van der Valk, who will contributing valuable insights to the topic: Upcoming Trends and Challenges: Leveraging Technology and Automation. Thank you to MGI RAS for all the hard work they have put into bringing this event into fruition - we trust it will be a massive success. We are proud to be part of this global network that provides so many opportunities for top professionals to come together, knowledge share and discuss trending trends and challenges. #mgi #network #global #community #TEAMBASS #africa #southafrica #capetown #audit #tax #accounting #sme
2024 MGI Africa Regional Meeting - Speaker. We’re excited to announce that Susan van der Valk , a partner at MGI Bass Gordon , will be joining us on Day 1 of the 2024 MGI Africa Regional Meeting! With over a decade of experience as a partner, Susan leads the family office division and has established herself as a pioneer in cloud-based accounting solutions. Susan's passion for technology drove her to lead the implementation of Xero solutions within her practice, helping numerous clients transition to the cloud and thrive. Her work has been impactful, earning her client Oranjezicht City Farm Market the regional award for Strengthening Community Connection in Xero's Beautiful Business Fund (2023). Her commitment and expertise were further recognized when she was awarded Xero’s Most Valued Professional at the South African Xero Awards in 2024. With just a few weeks to go until the MGI Africa Regional Meeting, stay tuned for more exciting speaker announcements as we prepare for an unforgettable event! MGI Worldwide MGI Bass Gordon MGI Africa Xero Daddy (Diddy) Nkuvu Wena Susan van der Valk Nicki Lynn Emma Rowley Audrey Danasamy FCPA (Aust) Tshegofatso Mahuma CA(SA) Vulcan Sibuyi Jerome Andrews Zandile T. Nathan Grace Chipo Mashava Event Synthesis International Angelique Smith Patrick Kubai CA(SA) RA Frank Muoki Abraham Petersen CA (SA) RA #MGIRAS #MGIAfricaRegionalMeeting #SpeakerAnnouncement #Xero #CloudAccounting #FamilyOffice #Innovation #TechnologyTransformation #BeautifulBusiness #SusanVanDerValk