5 Tips to hiring an accountant

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Accountants or bookkeepers are vital to a growing business. The expertise of these professionals will help you make important business decisions, but most importantly will keep your business complaint.

We recommend the following steps when seeking out accounting professionals:

REFERENCES: Make a list of recommendations from local businesses. Don’t be afraid to ask around. Remember, “word of mouth” is a better reference technique than reading “The Best”, the “best choice”, or “rated the best” on their websites.

QUALIFICATIONS: Taxes are a business priority, verify that the bookkeeper or accountant can represent you before the IRS or state agency in tax matters involving audits, collections or appeals. Feel free to ask the about their experience and specialty. Be sure they can handle your type of business.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Accounting is a technical field with a total language of its own. Seek out a professional who can speak to you in simple English about important matters affecting your business and taxes.

VALUES: Honesty, work ethic, and transparency are some of the most important values for a professional to have. The accounting professional must always communicate, even if its bad news. If there is something crucial to be discussed, it must be on a timely manner.

ASK QUESTIONS: You won’t get punished or ridiculed for asking! Before contracting any professional make sure you write down a list of questions you think are important. Some people like to “leave it to the expert” and don’t mind knowing a little more about the process. And remember, there is always that “additional fee” for something you didn’t think would be charged. So, ask for a detailed fee schedule.

If you need assistance with your business finances or taxes feel free in contacting us at Business Solution Center | [email protected] | 956-466-4503 in Brownsville Texas.