Keep your eye on the Accountant who is keeping an eye on your business.

Accountants are among the most trusted professionals out there. There is a strict code of conduct that we are supposed to adhere to as it pertains to the work we do for our clients, particularly when we are licensed as a CPA.

Providing accounting services is an enormous responsibility, and should be treated as such. You rely on us to do the job of making sure your business and personal tax, payroll and bookkeeping affairs are in order. That is the job we do.

So what should you expect from your accountant?

There are many things you should expect from your accountant, and things that you should really be making sure they do.

In this article I will cover 5 of the more important things that you should be making sure your accountant does on your behalf,

For a small business, tax time can present a number of challenges - particularly if you don’t employ an accountant, and you decide that your business is small enough that you can file its taxes yourself.

The advisable thing to do is to seek the assistance of an expert CPA, preferably one who specializes in taxes, to make sure that yours are filed properly and precisely. Besides the complexity of tracking your business’ income and expenses throughout the year, the intricacies of a constantly-changing tax code can also make the process more difficult than you might imagine.

Anyone who pays taxes may feel the crunch during the few months leading up to tax season. For small business owners, however, that crunch can feel more like a crushing weight, comprised of worry about what to do and apprehension about making a mistake doing it.

With a specialty in personal and small business tax preparation, I enjoy helping people and companies navigate the complex waters of tax codes and laws. Since they can change every year, having a professional manage your small business taxes could significantly lighten your worries so you can focus on the continued success of running your company.