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The right small business accountant

The endless variety of accounting practices in the marketplace can often seem bewildering to the small business owner who is looking for a new accountant or perhaps somebody looking to start up a new small business and needing an accountant. Which one to choose? Do not just choose your small business accountant based on price, choose on the value that they will bring to your small business. Accessibility to your accountant when you need them is also vital, any accountant that can only be accessed by leaving a telephone message is not going to fill you with the hope that you'll get the answer you need when you need it.

A great way of selecting your accountant is by word of mouth referrals, or by asking the accountant for some client references so you can speak to existing clients first hand to learn from their experiences. Finally, make sure you do know what your accountant charges and what services those charges cover. You don't need any nasty surprise bills from your accountant.

If you just want an accountant to prepare your tax return at the end of the financial year, then the choice is not as critical to your business. However, I would recommend that you look for an accountant that is willing to take an active role in your business on an ongoing basis. That way you get the benefit of the accountants knowledge and experience in time to be able to make a difference to your business, rather than just being told what you could have or should have done last year.

For any other questions please call us, your small business accountants in Surry Hills.

 
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