See full profile: Overport Accountant - Mohammed Jacob
Were you always planning to be an accountant and why?
It was a childhood dream
When meeting with clients do they mostly come to your own premises or do you mostly go theirs?
I mostly go to my clients
What is your preferred mode of communication with your clients?
Email, Phone, Face to Face, Skype, WhatsApp
Have you ever done an online video call with a client?
Yes
What do you love most about accounting?
The way everything just falls into place at the end and it all just balances
What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?
Honesty
What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?
Changes in technology and corruption
What aspects of accounting do you focus on most?
Financial and management accounting
Describe your average client:
small to medium business and professional individuals
How far away from your premises is your furthest client?
50km
What accounting software do you like best?
Pastel
What other software, online services or apps do you use?
Microsoft Office and Caseware
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Reading
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