South African CA eventually starts her own Forensic Accounting Practice

• Hi, I am Jolene Visser. I have learned that it is not necessary that you need to know what you want right from the beginning.
• I discovered my love for Forensic Accounting much later. However, that did not stop me from succeeding.
• Initially, I worked in Forensic Accounting at PwC (South Africa) before finally starting my own Forensic Accounting Business – Prism Forensic Accounting.
• Here is my story.

At the crossroads regarding my career path

I was born in Bloemfontein in the Free State, South Africa. I have wonderful parents who raised me to have an entrepreneurial aptitude.

My parents owned a local shop for the surrounding farmers and their workers. If I wanted something in our shop, I had to buy it. I was taught from an early age – how to be financially savvy and understand business, self-employment, risk, and the like.

While growing up, I always dreamed about pursuing a career in Law. My interest in Law stemmed from a childhood interest in Criminology.