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INTERVIEW WITH ACCOUNTANT BELINDA O'MOORE

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Were you always planning to be an accountant and why?

Yes, love order


When meeting with clients do they mostly come to your own premises or do you mostly go their theirs?

My clients come to my office, 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?

Assisting clients to see growth


Would you recommend accounting as a career for school-leavers, and why?

Yes, every business needs an accountant


What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?

Registered with correct authorities


What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?

Helping clients to understand the importance of being compliant


What aspects of accounting do you focus on most?

Monthly accounting combine with tax planning


Describe your average client:

From small to medium size businesses


How far away from your premises is your furthest client?

Gauteng, Kruger National Park


From your accounting experience, if you could cite one of the biggest reasons SME's in SA fail, what would it be?

Not proper record keeping and bugeting


What accounting software do you like best?

Pastel and Sage


What other software, online services or apps do you use?

Sage accounting online, Sage payroll online


What is your opinion on Bitcoin?

None


What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Read, walk


What is the most interesting thing on your bucket list?

Read, walk


What has your experience been on FindanAccountant?

At times, it's been good.


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