See full profile: Kempton Park Accountant - Danie Spangenberg
Were you always planning to be an accountant and why?
Yes, I enjoy working with numbers.
When meeting with clients, do they mostly come to your premises or do you mostly go to theirs?
I mostly go to my clients.
What is your preferred mode of communication with your clients?
Email, Face to Face
Have you ever done an online video call with a client?
Yes
Would you recommend accounting as a career for school-leavers, and why?
If a girl, yes, as they are more detail orientated
What qualities should South African business people be looking for in their accountant?
Honesty and reliability.
What is the biggest challenge facing accountants today?
The ever-changing legislation.
What aspects of accounting do you focus on most?
Financial statement presentation.
How far away from your premises is your furthest client?
About 900 kilometres.
From your accounting experience, if you could cite one of the biggest reasons SMEs in SA fail, what would it be?
Management negligence.
What accounting software do you like best?
Sage Pastel.
What other software, online services or apps do you use?
QuickBooks | Excel | WhatsApp.
Do you think the coming wave of automation in the next few years will steal some accounting jobs and why/why not?
Not really. You still need breathing people to do some work.
What is your opinion on Bitcoin?
I do not understand it.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Playing Lawn Bowls.
What has your experience been on FindanAccountant?
I have not been a member long enough to give a verdict.
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