What to Look for in a Business Accountant

What Should an Accounting Firm do for My Business?

• Is the focus of the firm strategic tax planning or simply tax preparation?
• Does the firm specialize in small and medium sized businesses?
• How long have they been focused on businesses?
• How long has the firm been in business?
• Does the firm know what the benchmarks are for my particular industry?
• Is there more than one accountant in the firm?
• Do they have banking relationships?
• Does the firm have a system?
• Will the firm prepare and help me understand my financial statement?
• Does the firm reconcile bank accounts and credit card accounts every month?
• Does the firm do payroll in house?
• What does the firm do in the case of an audit? 
• What type of financial planning can I expect?
• Is there a fixed fee structure?
• Does the firm understand QuickBooks?
• What certifications does the firm have?