They say a woman can either make you or break you, an accountant is no different. A good accountant can be the difference between making smart informed management decisions to sustain and grow your business or lining up at centre link to get your next pay check. As it is with finding the right person to spend your life with it can be difficult to know what to look for in an accountant.
1. It is important to build a good relationship, having regular meetings helps your accountant understand your needs and your business needs better.
2. Ask a lot of questions; examples include:
· Do they have my best interest in mind?
· Do they understand my business?
· Can they provide me with the services I require?
· Are they competent and do they have the appropriate qualifications?
· What are their core values and ethical standpoint?
· Do they provide business advice? (management meetings and tax planning)
· How can they help me take my business to where I want to go?
· How do they charge?
A lot of businesses underestimate the value of a good accountant, but those who have experienced a bad accountant understand the true cost of getting the wrong advice.
If you are unhappy with your accountant, or want an accounting firm that goes the extra mile. Call us today and we would love to have a chat about how we can help your business move in the right direction.