See full profile: Claremont, Cape Town Accountant - Monica Volcko
Were you always planning to be an accountant and why?
No - I was starting with Business development where I find out financial strategies are important
When meeting with clients do they mostly come to your own premises or do you mostly go their theirs?
I will always ask what the client prefers and we can meet where suitable.
What is your preferred mode of communication with your clients?
Email, Face to Face, WhatsApp
Have you ever done an online video call with a client?
Yes
What do you love most about accounting?
To achieve the goals and help the business grow in a short period of time
Would you recommend accounting as a career for school-leavers, and why?
Yes, to understand finance is very important for all of us and it does not have to be a business
What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?
Honestly, integrity, and quality of service
What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?
I don't see too many challenges.
What aspects of accounting do you focus on most?
Commercial Business Law, Financial Statements, Provisional Taxes, Full Bookkeeping and Accounting, Financial Analysis, Business plans, Cashflow forecasts and many more
Describe your average client:
Small company with min 5 employees, registered for VAT, yearly turnover R7mil
How far away from your premises is your furthest client?
2 minutes
What accounting software do you like best?
Xero
What other software, online services or apps do you use?
Sage
Do you think the coming wave of automation in the next few years will steal some accounting jobs and why/why not?
No, it won't.
What is your opinion on Bitcoin?
Interesting niche.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Golf, and working on my new product, Saas product, in business development
What is the most interesting thing on your bucket list?
My degree in Coding and Cyber Security
What has your experience been on FindanAccountant?
I am too long with this website. I love it, a clean website, nice admin, price is acceptable and have gained already a few clients from here. Thank you for your work :)
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