What makes a good accountant?
There are many good attributes of a good accountant here are some of the ones you should be looking for:
- your accountant should be familiar with your industry
- do they use online software packages such as Xero
- do they take the time to understand your situation and business
- do they return calls and e-mails within 24 hours
- do they help you build wealth
- do they help you protect your assets
- do they suggest tax savings for the current and future
- do they deliver advice on the future and not just the past
- are they regularly making suggestions on how you could improve your business processes
- do they actually visit you
- do they charge less for bookkeeping than they do for accounting and advice
- do they have the people skills to communicate well with your business
- can they introduce you to new customers, good operators and referral network
- are they sensitive to your level of understanding in issues such as bookkeeping taxation and business processes
- have a clear engagement letter and arrangement so that there is no unexpected bills
- can they help you work on your business rather than just in
- make regular suggestions and get creative about your situation
- be approachable and accessible
- not be overly conservative and encouraging of new ventures
- make avenue to communicate easier and provide how to best communicate and provide information to them
- provide something for free that can help your business
- to help you connect with their other clients
- do they leave no stone unturned to minimise your tax
These are just some of the factors you may need to consider in choosing a new accountant.
If your accountant is falling short in many of these areas, then perhaps it is time to seek a new accounting partner. Why not try to call Tax Accounting Adelaide on 83374460 to see if we are right for your business.
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