You doubtless have a vision for creating the ideal product or service. That is, after all, why you started a business in the first place.
Like many entrepreneurs, you may see your company as your baby. When a human baby is born, the first thing parents do is to take him or her to a doctor to ensure that everything is alright and that the infant is getting a good start on life.
Think of an accountant as a doctor who can help your business live and grow.
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The Right Foundation
Many business owners wait until they are being overburdened with taxes or run into another financial challenge before consulting with an accountant.
The time to get solid financial advice is before your company has been launched and when it is in the planning stages. A certified accountant can discuss your financial goals with you as well as your business plan and can help you find ways to structure your company.
In addition, he or she will guide you in making accurate predictions of cash flow and develop reasonable expectations.
The Regular Checkup
We all need checkups with our doctors from time to time, and your business can benefit from examination by an accountant.
You should have accurate bookkeeping on a day-to-day basis to ensure your resources are flowing where they should. An accountant can advise you whether your goals are realistic or whether it is a good time to make an investment.
As a business owner, you can try and handle the taxes yourself. There are plenty of tax estimators and tools available, but it can still get pretty tricky. It may be a job best left to the professionals. Look for an accountant who can handle the nuts and bolts of taxes as well as guide your business as a financial advisor.
Looking at Credentials
Anyone who has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and who has passed the CPA exam may work as an accountant. However, you may prefer someone who has specialized knowledge and experience advising small business owners.
Look carefully at your accountant’s credentials and don’t underestimate a degree earned online. UAB online offers rigorous accounting courses, and there are many accredited institutions that allow you to earn your accounting masters degree online.
The Best Software
Efficiency experts can let you know of ways to save time and money when running your business, but the best way to use your resources effectively is by investing in the right software. An accountant can help you choose bookkeeping software that best suits your operations.
You can automate much of your day-to-day tasks, and an accountant can analyze the data and give you feedback and advice about how best to apply the information. With the help of a qualified accountant and effective software, your company’s finances no longer need to be an added hassle, but you can concentrate fully on the running of your business.
More Than Just Taxes
A tax advisor can help you find ways to reduce your payment to the taxman, and this can free up significant resources for investing in your business.
However, an accountant is more than just a tax advisor, but can be involved in the early stages to help you set up your business efficiently.
Junaid Shahid says
This is really helpful tip for an entrepreneurial for keep records update.
Rajesh says
Hi Eric!
Nice post! Accountancy plays a crucial role in any business. I was wondering which tool could be the best possible choice for maintaining records.There are loads of stuff in your blog. I have bookmarked it 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
Ravi Chahar says
Hey Erik,
Accounting is really helpful for your business. Whether you have an online business or offline, it will help you to configure the business growth and more.
It’s good to know that people are using the softwares for that. Some people are really lazy and they take an action when all the things get so much complicated.
It’s good to have an accountant or learn some calculations yourself.
~Ravi
Christina says
A tax advisor is a nice idea. Getting someone involved early can help as well.
Sathish Arumugam says
Helpful tip for all the entrepreneurs. Business accountancy maintenance plays a significant role in any business, without that we can’t do anything. Can you suggest some best and free tools for maintaining business records
Christina says
You make good points about starting from a solid foundation and getting regular “checkups.” Each of these stand to produce long term beneficial results for your business.
Nick says
Well I believe using a software in accounting stuff will certainly help to fasten the work as well the speedup the process with track records.
Thanks
McKenzie says
Thanks for sharing all of this information. It’s always good to have a professional!
Heather says
I like that you describe accountants as doctors for businesses! And I agree, it’s definitely a good idea to balance a qualified accountant with effective software. Great post!
Morris Edwards says
I think you have identified the most difficult thing for a business owner to do, manage money effectively. I know that there are plenty of businesses that are able to do this, it is what makes a business successful. However, it is hard for someone like me, who doesn’t like looking at numbers, to interpret what the bookkeeper and accountant does. The only thing that makes me do it is knowing that if I don’t I’ll probably run into big problems later.
Thanks for share! absolutely valuable for me.
noor says
It’s good to know that people are using the softwares for that. Some people are really lazy and they take an action when all the things get so much complicated.
usman says
Thanks for sharing
noor says
Hello I like that you describe accountants as doctors for businesses! And I agree, it’s definitely a good idea to balance a qualified accountant with effective software. Great post!
James Anderson says
Thanks for all these information. I agree with you. regular check up is mandatory to grow a business well