In the words of Mr. Renna, a spokesman for the Society of Professional Accountants of Canada, “[Accountants} are not just bean counters anymore… Thirty or forty years ago, business owners may have said, ‘Here are my books, do my taxes, goodbye and I’ll see you next year.’ Now, accountants are expected to do a lot more.”
An accountant, useful for more than just processing numbers, is proven to be a key player within any organization. Proper tax and strategic advice are crucial to the overall success of your business; this type of insight may be offered freely by an internally hired accountant or an outside firm.
Here are 5 things to include in your search to ensure you hire a top quality accountant:
1. Impeccable Reputation & Transparency
Ask for referrals. Word of mouth is a great way to get a true sense of someone’s reputation. You need more than just a resume to make the decision to hire a candidate. Choose a licenced, qualified accountant who can help management teams to execute informed decisions based on broad business knowledge and ability to provide accurate data.
2. Entrepreneurial Spirit
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