State of accounts Tech is transforming South African accounting

We surveyed hundreds of accountants and business owners across the country about the influence of technology on accounting. Here’s what we found out…

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Businesses want accountants with tech smarts

Our SA State of Accounts report found that the vast majority of SMEs would prefer to work with tech-savvy accountants.

Almost three quarters of accountants believe technology plays an important role in allowing them to supply advice based on real-time information.

80% of accountants understand that they’ll need to undertake training in the next five years to adapt to technology.

Almost a third of SMEs don’t think they’ll need an accountant in a decade. Compliance work isn’t cutting it as a proposition.

62% of SMEs say added value is an important factor in choosing an accountant. But how can accountants find the time to provide it?

Almost two thirds of SMEs name accountants as their most trusted advisors – the opportunity to deliver advisory services is huge.

More than 90% of accountants think they could add more client value with more spare time each day.

Source: An online survey was fielded to 600 accounting professionals and small business owners in South Africa by World Wide Worx in April 2017.