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How To Find A Certified Public Accountant

Choosing the right accountant is an important step for your business. Investing time upfront by researching will help you find an accountant well suited to your businesses' needs. Following are basic guidelines and questions that you may want to consider when conducting your search, as well as resources for referrals.

Since there are many specialty areas in accounting, financial statement preparation and tax filings, make sure the accountant or firm you choose can handle all of your needs. Ask if they are familiar with the issues facing your type of business. Have they handled clients in your line of work before?

Do you need a big or small firm? Will you be more comfortable with the name and prestige of a larger firm even though you may be getting junior, less experienced people working on your business? Or would you be better served at a smaller firm where the partners handle your account?  There is no right or wrong answer; it is just a matter of preference.

What type of relationship are you looking for? Are you looking for them to provide financial planning, help write a business plan, introduce you to potential clients, create systems for you, handle payroll, or do you just need them to prepare a tax return and year-end financial statements? Not all accountants/firms are set up to handle the day-to-day financial management of a company, so think about your needs and research the prospective accountant's capabilities. 

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