If you are a business owner, you know that your financial systems need to be in order. When it comes time to prepare your taxes and reconcile your books, you need an experienced accountant. What should you be looking for when you’re ready to hire an accountant for your small business accounting needs?
Here is a list of helpful hints to keep in mind during your search:
- Know what your needs are. Financial needs will vary from business to business. For some business owners, an accountant as well as a bookkeeper may be needed. If you have an in-house bookkeeper, you may just need an accountant for tax preperations.
- Don’t underestimate word of mouth from other business owners. Ask small business owners in your network which accountants they have worked with in the past and what the pros and cons were.
- Use your local Chamber of Commerce and other resources and state accounting society. Both of these organizations have a wealth of information about small business accountants in your area. Use this link to find your state’s accounting society.
Once you’ve compiled a short list of accountants, it’s a good idea to write up a short list of questions to ask them during your initial consultation. Here are some suggestions of questions that will be helpful to ask:
- Which member or member of your team will be working with me?
- How many years of experience do you have working with small businesses?
- Have you worked with a small business in my industry before?
- What services do you offer in addition to tax preparation?
In addition to the questions listed above, you will want to get detailed information about fees and charges, expected turnaround time in responding to your questions, and what licenses and professional qualifications they currently hold.
Here at DSJ, we have over forty years of experience serving the accounting needs of small businesses in Nassau County. We are a full service accounting firm with a team of highly skilled accountants who are ready to serve all of your small business accounting needs.
When it comes to serving small business accounting needs in Nassau County, no one has more experience than team at DSJ. Call us today at 516.541.6549 or email us at to set up an appointment. We look forward to working with you!