Equipping accountants with the right skillset to support recovery
Summary
The accounting community, equipped with the right tools and skills, can be among the most valuable advisors and key to restarting the South African economy. Our recent research found that 87% of accounting firms use some cloud technology.This means they can dedicate their time to adding real value to businesses by advising them. Business’ expectations of their accountants are undergoing a radical shift, as they move beyond merely handling finances and mould into business consultants and advisors. At a time when it’s unclear what the future holds, reliable advice is vital to enable businesses to adapt to changing circumstances. Far beyond ensuring compliance and crunching numbers, today’s – and tomorrow’s – accountants need to stay ahead of the technology curve and adopt the latest tools to successfully guide business leaders.