See full profile: Durban Accountant - TAKUDZWA KATURURA
Were you always planning to be an accountant and why?
Yes, because its inspiring.
When meeting with clients, do they mostly come to your premises or do you mostly go to theirs?
My clients come to my office, I mostly go to my clients, I also do remote.
What is your preferred mode of communication with your clients?
Email, Phone, WhatsApp
Have you ever done an online video call with a client?
Yes
What do you love most about accounting?
Financial Accounting, Tax and Internal Auditing.
Would you recommend accounting as a career for school-leavers, and why?
Yes, because its a rewarding career.
What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?
Professionalism
What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?
Clients who are not willing to comply with laws and standards.
What aspects of accounting do you focus on most?
Financial Accounting, Tax Advisory & Independent Review
Describe your average client:
Small to medium private businesses.
How far away from your premises is your furthest client?
1000km
From your accounting experience, if you could cite one of the biggest reasons SMEs in SA fail, what would it be?
Lack of government support.
What accounting software do you like best?
Sage
What other software, online services or apps do you use?
Draftworx
Do you think the coming wave of automation in the next few years will steal some accounting jobs and why/why not?
Yes, as bookkeeping might be done with AI.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Reading and studying the Bible.
What is the most interesting thing on your bucket list?
Studying
What has your experience been on FindanAccountant?
Good
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