About
We are an auditing and accounting practice with extensive experience and expertise in various related disciplines. Our commitment to service has resulted in us being highly regarded in the local business community, fulfilling the role of auditors and consultants in various accounting and financial fields. The challenge in business is to create opportunities for tomorrow. Nexia Cape Town helps its clients to meet that challenge with confidence. We combine global knowledge and experience with a local approach and attention to detail which guarantees the personal service that our clients expect and deserve. With member firms throughout the world, we will be there to support you wherever your business may take you.
Nexia’s purpose, mission and vision
Our mission
To provide excellent service to our clients, by providing them with the necessary expertise timeously. We also strive to develop our staff in order to meet this commitment.
Our vision for our staff
Hire staff with the relevant expertise and experience. Develop all staff and educate them in the complexities of our business.
Our vision for our clients
Be accessible to our clients, nurture our relationship with them and constantly improve service levels. Provide service relevant to our clients’ needs and complete all relevant services timeously.
Our vision for ourselves
Maintain the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct. Always engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of all changes and maintain high levels of technical expertise. Show initiative and innovation in developing future income streams and be dynamic in relation to changes.
Timeline
1940
Russian emigrant Mordechai ” Motti ” Melamed set up a bookkeeping practice in Cape Town named M Melamed & Company.
After admission of two additional partners, the practice was renamed Melamed Kaplan and Seidel.
1950
1960
Motti Melamed retired after a successful career, having founded a successful practice.
Melamed Kaplan and Seidel merged with Ger Josman and Company to form Josman Seidel Ger and Kaplan. The firm later changed its name to Josman and Seidel.
1970
1990
Josman and Seidel joined the Nexia International Association and changed their name to Nexia Josman Seidel. The firm later changed its name to Nexia Cape Town and hosted the Nexia International Annual Conference at the V & A Waterfront.
The partnership evolved with various retirements and admissions of new partners. The current partners are: Michelle Bräsler, Claudette February, Thembakazi Dyani-Sapula, Conrad Meyer, and Derek Shapiro, all of whom served their traineeships with the firm and were promoted to partner level within the firm.
To Date
Nexia Worldwide
Nexia is currently represented in major cities in South Africa as well as over 100 other countries across the world. The Nexia network consists of over 20 000 individuals providing services and support to clients worldwide.
Affiliates of the Nexia International network share a common set of values whereby they aim to provide excellent, professional service tailored to each clients needs. They consistently provide the highest levels of technical expertise and quality service whilst remaining cost–effective.
Visit the Nexia International website for more information as well as a directory our associates.