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I have a small company and although we have had QuickBooks for two years now, I feel as though each employee has incorrectly been entering information and I would like to get some one on one tutoring for me the owner and CFO so that I can resolve these issues. Thanks. |
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People may hire the services of a certified public accountant either throughout the year or just before the due date for filing taxes. That's because these CPAs are qualified professionals who are certified by the Board of Accountancy, and do more than just go through your profit and loss statements. A CPA also acts as a business accountant, and handles all legal formalities, including tax planning. A CPA goes through some very stringent processes to obtain the license of a CPA. Apart from a five year program in college, they are also required to pass a two-day national examination. Your CPA will likely also continue his professional education as part of license maintenance, and to keep up with the rapidly changing tax laws.
If you want to document a donation that you made, your medical bills or mortgages in your tax statement, then a CPA can help you. If you make a wrong deduction, the IRS will punish you with a refund and/or a fine. A CPA is aware of all tax laws and helps you make the right tax deductions. Thus, he saves you from being fined by the IRS. Calculating taxes can be a breeze if you have a CPA working with you. On your own, you're likely to spend days poring over your finances, and making errors in filing returns.
Choosing a CPA is not easy. Your first step is to ask reliable sources for CPA references. Most people prefer to do their own research about a CPA before hiring him. A dependable source for everyone is the local chamber of commerce. This is a very reliable source. Then again, you could look up CPAs on the net. Pick a few of them and after having a detailed discussion with them, decide on who you wish to hire. No matter which route you go, make sure that you verify the credentials of the CPA before you hire one. Ask for references of past and current clients, and call these clients to verity their experiences with the CPA.