The Association For The Advancement Of Black Accountants Of Southern Africa In Partnership With Xero Launch The #ABASABusinessForum
The Association For The Advancement Of Black Accountants Of Southern Africa In Partnership With Xero Launch The #ABASABusinessForum. The Association For The Advancement Of Black Accountants Of Southern Africa took to Twitter to invite people to the launch of the #ABASABusinessForum, which will focus on strengthening black business to Rebuild the country..
The post read, “Join us as we officially launch the #ABASABusinessForum with @Xero. Theme: Strengthening Black Business to Rebuild our Country. Keynote address by @VusiThembekwayo. #RebuildSA #ABF Registration link:https://t.co/GjjAajZfxL Read more on the ABASA Xero MoU:https://t.co/bQatqG01VP https://t.co/NrLSkpCJaa”
ABASA was established in 1985 to promote the professional interests of Black persons engaged in the accounting profession. It is committed and dedicated in this pursuit, and are driven by the need to ensure that every black accountant and aspiring. This week Xero signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association for Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA). They are joining forces to support the great work they’ve been doing to drive the advancement of black accountants and practices, and encourage future professionals into the industry.
Xero will be working with ABASA – alongside other industry leaders – to help equip black accountants across South Africa with the right tools, education, and digital skills to thrive now and in the future. It has seen the transformational role that technology has had on the accounting industry over the last ten years – helping professionals streamline processes, scale and save time so they can focus on adding value to their clients. It is excited to work with ABASA to make sure accountants are ready to capitalise on this digital revolution, something that will be essential in a post-Covid world.
“Xero research shows that over half (56%) of South African small businesses say their accountant has been crucial in helping them survive the impact of COVID-19 so far. 40% say working with an adviser has meant they have kept employees on the payroll. And 46% admitted that they are more likely to turn to their accountant for advice than looking at government websites and resources.” Xero said on its website.
