See full profile: Centurion Accountant - Ursula Badenhorst
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, Skype, WhatsApp
Have you ever done an online video call with a client?
Yes
What do you love most about accounting?
I like that every day is different - every client is unique and has a different set of environment that they operate in. I enjoy being able to problem solve for the different situations but remembering that accounting in its basic form is a debit and a credit.
What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?
Integrity is top on the list - accountants are trusted by clients to help them navigate the confusing regulatory world of tax and accounting
What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?
Ethics in the workplace
Describe your average client:
Small companies with between 3-50 staff, turnover of R 1 million to R 10 million monthly
How far away from your premises is your furthest client?
Small companies with between 3-50 staff, turnover of R 1 million to R 10 million monthly
What accounting software do you like best?
SageOne, Pastel, Oracle, SAP, Xerox
What is your opinion on Bitcoin?
SageOne, Pastel, Oracle, SAP, Xerox
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy running, squash, travelling
What is the most interesting thing on your bucket list?
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
