Opinion: Why accountants need a tech qualification

Opinion: Why accountants need a tech qualification

Accountants operate in an increasingly technologically-driven environment. Yet, as Professor Rashied Small, Executive of Education and Training at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) notes, we’re still applying 2005 skills in a 2020...
SMEs want tech-savvy accountants

SMEs want tech-savvy accountants

The majority (87%) of SMEs prefer to work with  accountants who understand technology. This is among the findings from a survey of over 600 South African accountants and SME owners conducted by Xero, in partnership with World Wide Worx. Most accountants (88%) think...