Accounting in SA | Discussion | Decline in accountant numbers

JOHANNESBURG - According to the Home Affairs Department' critical skills list, Accountancy, specifically auditing and financial analysis, is in high demand in South Africa.

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What can accounting firms do to make the profession more attractive to prospective students?

Karl Smith, education and training manager at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants, discussed this with eNCA.