Speaker profiles.

Johan Riekert

Johan Riekert, CA(SA), MCom, is the Co-founder and Managing Director of APS Africa and a trusted advisor to healthcare professionals building sustainable, patient-centred businesses.

Holding a Master’s in Accounting, Johan has served the medical community through APS Africa since 2011, with deep expertise in advanced tax strategy, group structuring, and practice growth.

A seasoned business advisor, Johan specialises in guiding clinicians through the transition from public to private practice and from practitioner to business owner.

He is known for translating complex tax and structuring considerations into clear, practical steps, helping medical professionals optimise entity structures, enhance compliance, and make informed decisions that support long-term scalability.

In his presentations, Johan equips attendees with actionable strategies to navigate the shift from practice to business, design efficient and compliant business structures, and manage tax-related challenges specific to the medical industry.

Topics.

From Practice to Business: Structuring, Tax, and Growth Strategies for Medical Professionals

Length 60 minutes

Moving from clinician-led practice to a scalable, compliant business requires more than good intentions; it demands the right structure, clear financial governance, and tax strategies that withstand scrutiny. A step-by-step guide to help medical professionals transition with confidence. Attendees will learn how to choose the right business structure, build a high-trust advisory relationship with an accountant, and mitigate tax risks without compromising patient care or growth ambitions.

From Practitioner to Business Owner
Choosing the Right Business Structure
The Accountant “Blind Date”: From First Meeting to Strategic Partner
Tax Structuring That Stands Up to Scrutiny
Identifying and Mitigating Tax Risks

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:

Select and justify a business structure aligned to their risk profile, growth plan, and compliance requirements.
Engage and manage an accountant as a strategic partner, not just a service provider.
Apply practical, compliant tax strategies and avoid common pitfalls specific to healthcare practices.
Build an actionable 90-day plan to transition from practice to business with confidence.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
Select and justify a business structure aligned to their risk profile, growth plan, and compliance requirements.

Tax Clarity for Medical Professionals

Length 30 minutes

Ready to cut through the tax chaos and compliance confusion? APS Africa shares insider tips to simplify your financial obligations and boost your practice’s bottom line.

Understand your critical tax obligations
Confidently manage compliance requirements
Optimise your financial and practice management
Choose the right practice structure
SARS registrations and provisional tax
Payroll compliance made simple
VAT for healthcare
Doctor‑specific deductions
Retirement and investment wrappers
Core compliance beyond tax
Record‑keeping and audit readiness
High‑risk areas and how to avoid them
Year‑end checklist and 90‑day action plan

Sanet Riekert

Sanet Riekert

Sanet Riekert, CA(SA), is the co-founder of APS Africa and a technology-forward accounting leader dedicated to the medical sector.

Since 2011, she has partnered with doctors and practice managers to modernise financial operations, integrating cloud accounting, practice management data, and automated workflows to strengthen cash flow, enhance compliance, and support confident decision-making.

Known for translating complex finance and technology into clear, practical steps, Sanet designs robust monthly reporting frameworks, KPI dashboards, and ratio analyses tailored to clinical realities. Her work emphasises strong internal controls, fraud prevention, and scalable processes that help practices grow without compromising governance or patient care.

Topics.

Financial Insights to Run a High-Performing Medical Practice

Length 60 minutes

A modern medical practice runs on data. When the right technology meets clear financial insight, clinicians gain control over cash flow, compliance, and growth without compromising patient care.

Why Technology in Accounting Matters for Clinicians
Financial Risks in Medical Practices and How to Spot Them Early
Monthly Reporting Essentials
Key Ratios for Ongoing Performance
Fraud Prevention and Internal Controls That Work

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

Select and implement the right accounting and practice technology for clear, real-time financial insight.
Identify and mitigate key financial risks specific to medical practices.
Build a focused monthly reporting pack and review rhythm that drives better decisions.
Track the ratios that matter and know how to respond when they move.
Establish practical controls that reduce fraud risk without adding administrative burden.

The Ultimate Tech Stack for Your Medical Practice

Length 30 minutes

A focused 30-minute session where we'll walk you through the perfect tech stack for your practice to maximise administrative efficiency and save you and your staff hours on administrative tasks so that you can focus on doing what you love.

Learning Outcomes:

Why medical practices have different needs than other businesses
What you want to achieve with your practice's tech stack
Where the most time can be saved
What to integrate and to what degree to integrate
Insider knowledge of developments in Practice Management Applications

Medical Practice Metrics

Length 30 minutes

As a healthcare owner, you've dedicated years to mastering medicine, but when it comes to your practice's financial health, do you know which numbers truly matter?

Understanding your practice metrics isn't just about crunching numbers; it's about gaining the clarity you need to make confident decisions, identify growth opportunities, and build a practice that thrives both clinically and financially.

Why Metrics Matter