Were you always planning to be an accountant and why?
Yes, industry allows for a wide range of avenues to follow (not limited to specific services or specific industry’s)
When meeting with clients do they mostly come to your own premises or do you mostly go their theirs?
50/50 between the above
What is your preferred mode of communication with your clients?
Email, Phone
Have you ever done an online video call with a client?
Yes
What do you love most about accounting?
Interacting and dealing with various client across various industries
Would you recommend accounting as a career for school-leavers, and why?
Yes, industry has a wide range of service offerings and specialised fields
What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?
Diversity, being on the front foot with latest amendments, always have a view from the top approach (overall viewpoint)
What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?
Setting yourself apart from other accountant - standing out in the crowd
What aspects of accounting do you focus on most?
Annual Financial statements, taxation
Describe your average client:
SME’s
How far away from your premises is your furthest client?
50km
From your accounting experience, if you could cite one of the biggest reasons SME's in SA fail, what would it be?
No having a CA(SA) on board + cash flow planning
What accounting software do you like best?
Sage one
What other software, online services or apps do you use?
Pastel, Xero, Quickbooks, VIP
Do you think the coming wave of automation in the next few years will steal some accounting jobs and why/why not?
No, it will allow for more focused approach to be taken - higher end service offerings
What is your opinion on Bitcoin?
Havent had any dealings with it, probably where we are headed - would not necessarily be against it
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Sports
What is the most interesting thing on your bucket list?
Euro trip
What has your experience been on FindanAccountant?
Great website for accountants - quality leads received. Leads in currently have slowed down vs 2-3 years back (frequency) - most likely due to increased accountants registered.
