by Credo Business College | Sep 3, 2018 | Accountant, Careers Tips and Advice, Tax
Both accountants and auditors are involved in the financial side of an organisation. Generally speaking, an accountant is involved in preparing financial statements and reports, and sometimes gives financial advice or makes financial recommendations, while an auditor...
by Credo Business College | Aug 20, 2018 | Careers Tips and Advice, General, Soft Skills
The term ‘soft skills’ might not sound impressive at first, but when it comes down to succeeding in the workplace, it is often the soft skills, rather than the major qualifications, that really make the difference. Soft skills make you stand out from the crowd...
by Credo Business College | Aug 6, 2018 | Accountant, Careers Tips and Advice
Working with clients as a qualified accountant can be tough: you don’t just have to listen to your clients’ needs and concerns, but you also have to be able to analyse your clients’ situations professionally and give advice where needed. Read this 3-part guide to...
by Credo Business College | Jun 25, 2018 | Accountant, Careers Tips and Advice
As a prospective accounting student, or future professional accountant, you’ve probably come across the terms ‘technical accountant’ and ‘Chartered Accountant (CA)’ quite frequently. But do you know exactly what these terms mean? And are you aware of the differences...
by Credo Business College | Jun 11, 2018 | Careers Tips and Advice, Tax
In South Africa, there is a shortage of tax practitioners, meaning it is a scarce skill. As a result, there are many career opportunities in this profession. Tax practitioners can either be self-employed, or they can work for an accounting or tax consultancy firm, or...
by Credo Business College | May 28, 2018 | Accounting, Advice for Students, Careers Tips and Advice
Your decision to pursue a career in accounting may be based on a variety of reasons. Perhaps the field looks attractive to you, perhaps you are motivated by the prospect of being in a lucrative career, or perhaps you are passionate about numbers. Whatever your reasons...
