| Hire
an Accountant
Everything you need to know about hiring
an accountant.
The first thing you will need to do is assess
your company's needs. Will you need to hire an accountant for the following?
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Balance the company checkbook
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Prepare payroll
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Prepare your financial statements
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File your taxes forms
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Prepare cost evaluations
An accountant will be able to perform an abundance
of needs. Determine what your company needs, consult your budget, then
contact an accountant.
Most accountants will provide you with
a list of services and fee schedule and give you a free consultation for
the first hour. You can hire an accountant "virtually", meaning they are
not an actual employee, or you can hire a temp or a full time accountant.
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Be sure to get references before hiring the
first accountant you meet.
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Ask about turnaround time as this will be
important at tax filing time.
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For in-house employees, get a resume and check
it thoroughly. This is someone who is going to know everything about you
financially.
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Be prepared to share your financial records.
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If you hire a virtual accountant be sure to
get a contract of services offered and a definite fee schedule.
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Get references from their customers or job
history.
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