See full profile: Milnerton Accountant - Johan le Roux
Were you always planning to be an accountant and why?
It appealed to me in high school.
When meeting with clients do they mostly come to your own premises or do you mostly go their theirs?
I mostly go to my clients.
What is your preferred mode of communication with your clients?
Email, Phone, Face to Face.
Have you ever done an online video call with a client?
Yes.
What do you love most about accounting?
The satisfaction of delivering a quality result.
Would you recommend accounting as a career for school-leavers, and why?
Yes, unlimited career opportunities and flexibility.
What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?
Experience and integrity.
What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?
Poor publicity and negative image due to rogue members.
What aspects of accounting do you focus on most?
Compiling and Independent Review of Annual Financial Statements.
Describe your average client:
Small to medium-sized, owner-managed, any industry.
How far away from your premises is your furthest client?
160km
From your accounting experience, if you could cite one of the biggest reasons SMEs in SA fail, what would it be?
Managing cash flow.
What accounting software do you like best?
Sage 50cloud Pastel.
What other software, online services or apps do you use?
Microsoft Office 365, Redtree Off-site backup, WhatsApp, Zoom/Teams, Draftworx, Excel Academy, SA Accounting Academy, The Tax Faculty, Company Registers.
Do you think the coming wave of automation in the next few years will steal some accounting jobs and why/why not?
Yes, it should encourage clients to become more self-reliant in maintaining their accounting records and allow for basic information management and reporting.
What is your opinion on Bitcoin?
It is too volatile and lacks verifiable controls, checks & balances.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Reading, movies, shortwave radio listening and cycling.
What is the most interesting thing on your bucket list?
Travelling - local and overseas.
What has your experience been on FindanAccountant?
Encouraging.
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