See full profile: Durban Accountant - Ayogeboh Epizitone
Were you always planning to be an accountant and why?
No I wasn't planning to become an accountant. I had actually started my tertiary education in geology but due to certain life events I found myself in South Africa thinking what degree could be more accommodating. That was how I started my studies in accounting and gain interest to become an accountant.
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, and meet in more relax and friendly restaurant.
What is your preferred mode of communication with your clients?
Email, Phone, Face to Face, WhatsApp
Have you ever done an online video call with a client?
No
What do you love most about accounting?
What I love most about accounting is the assurance it gives knowing aspect that are crucial in businesses are in order.
Would you recommend accounting as a career for school-leavers, and why?
What I love most about accounting is the assurance it gives knowing aspect that are crucial in businesses are in order.
What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?
There are several important qualities to look for in an accountant but theses stand out for me as critical qualities: Commitment, Ethics, Competence, Integrity
What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?
To me the biggest challenge facing accountants today is the cost of services being offered. Because that is not regulated it make it difficult for a practicing professional to be motivated
What aspects of accounting do you focus on most?
Financial statements, Monthly accounts, Bookkeeping, Tax returns, Independent reviews, Management accounts, Company statutory services
Describe your average client:
Financial statements, Monthly accounts, Bookkeeping, Tax returns, Independent reviews, Management accounts, Company statutory services
How far away from your premises is your furthest client?
Financial statements, Monthly accounts, Bookkeeping, Tax returns, Independent reviews, Management accounts, Company statutory services
From your accounting experience, if you could cite one of the biggest reasons SME's in SA fail, what would it be?
Financial statements, Monthly accounts, Bookkeeping, Tax returns, Independent reviews, Management accounts, Company statutory services
What accounting software do you like best?
Pastel
What other software, online services or apps do you use?
Microsoft accpac, Draftwork, nhs software
Do you think the coming wave of automation in the next few years will steal some accounting jobs and why/why not?
Yes definitely automation is going to be the next industrial revolution. Only this time around there will be limited human interference in jobs
What is your opinion on Bitcoin?
Wow! Good you mention this. I have actually do transaction in bitcoins. It is one of the safest and practical ways to deal with money and transaction. When I started using bitcoin the awareness was low but now it is all over the place. Everyone and every country talking about bitcoins
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I love to read most Christian literature and also do some inner reflections
What is the most interesting thing on your bucket list?
hahahah! Get Married, Be the top in my Industries, Travel the world, Retire early .....
What has your experience been on FindanAccountant?
I can't say much as I am new but from the member who referred me I was told it's value for money. Meaning I won't be disappointed
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