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Actual for You - Small Business - Would You Still Need An Accountant If You Didn't Need A Tax Return?
I’ve heard it said…in fact, it might well have been me that said it – there are few things more excruciating in professional life than the job interview. Job interviews are awful! Throughout my career I have attended many and conducted many more, and the truth is whether you are the candidate or the interviewer, job interviews are challenging and confronting and difficult – but you can not only survive but learn to be a master
Just knowing how the pieces move doesn’t mean you can play chess and we are seeing an increasing number of proprietors who have computer generated financial statements which are meaningless for tax purposes and give misleading information for management purposes.
This isn’t the fault of the computer package or the operator using it. It happens because the operator doesn’t know or understand some of the accounting principles necessary to make the system work.
Computers a
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Many still think that their accountant is there to ‘cook the books’ at tax time!
It is not surprising that almost invariably the business owners who approach their accounting in this way are those whose business is not doing well.
Three out of five businesses fail within the first three years owing to a lack of proper business planning and record keeping and many of them are those proprietors who adopt this ‘once a year’ method of accounting. That’s why they never improve.
Today’s accountant is more than just a ‘bean counter’. The new breed has developed expertise in many areas such as marketing, management, industrial relations law and computers. Indeed, the ‘number crunching’ that was such a large part of the accountant’s life has been largely taken over by computers. There is now no excuse for not receiving meaningful reports when they do actually mean something and not three months after the end of the period.
Making business decisions has always been difficult. Small business owners without the resources of large firms have always needed to stretch beyond the limit of their expertise in making many decisions. That’s what makes managing a small business so exciting. That’s what makes it so dangerous too!
Seminar participants say, “My accountant knew all the answers, “but I didn’t know all the questions”. Time after time our new clients tell us that they are seeking an accountant who will give them good advice when they need it - not when they ask for it!
But in a small business the buck stops with you, if you are not receiving the service you want - don’t just ask for it – insist on it!
One of the problems is knowing what to ask for! Your advisors should anticipate your need and supply you with what you need before you need it.
A new trap for small business proprietors that is becoming increasingly prevalent is for those who computerize for the first time. Many of the packages claim that you do not have to have any accounting knowledge to operate them and sales people use this as a selling tool. It is a half-truth at best!
Just knowing how the pieces move doesn’t mean you can play chess and we are seeing an increasing number of proprietors who have computer generated financial statements which are meaningless for tax purposes and give misleading information for management purposes.
This isn’t the fault of the computer package or the operator using it. It happens because the operator doesn’t know or understand some of the accounting principles necessary to make the system work.
Computers a
After reading an entire review of FA0 record field number 18 for medical billing of claims via electronic media, you're probably hoping to get a little bit more information in this installment. Not a problem. We pick up with field number 19.FA0 field 19, positions 86 - 89, is Anesthesia Minutes. While this field is hardly ever used, when it is used it's to send the number of minutes to be billed for a patient who was
Today’s accountant is more than just a ‘bean counter’. The new breed has developed expertise in many areas such as marketing, management, industrial relations law and computers. Indeed, the ‘number crunching’ that was such a large part of the accountant’s life has been largely taken over by computers. There is now no excuse for not receiving meaningful reports when they do actually mean something and not three months after the end of the period.
Making business decisions has always been difficult. Small business owners without the resources of large firms have always needed to stretch beyond the limit of their expertise in making many decisions. That’s what makes managing a small business so exciting. That’s what makes it so dangerous too!
Seminar participants say, “My accountant knew all the answers, “but I didn’t know all the questions”. Time after time our new clients tell us that they are seeking an accountant who will give them good advice when they need it - not when they ask for it!
But in a small business the buck stops with you, if you are not receiving the service you want - don’t just ask for it – insist on it!
One of the problems is knowing what to ask for! Your advisors should anticipate your need and supply you with what you need before you need it.
A new trap for small business proprietors that is becoming increasingly prevalent is for those who computerize for the first time. Many of the packages claim that you do not have to have any accounting knowledge to operate them and sales people use this as a selling tool. It is a half-truth at best!
Just knowing how the pieces move doesn’t mean you can play chess and we are seeing an increasing number of proprietors who have computer generated financial statements which are meaningless for tax purposes and give misleading information for management purposes.
This isn’t the fault of the computer package or the operator using it. It happens because the operator doesn’t know or understand some of the accounting principles necessary to make the system work.
Computers a
If you are in one of the following businesses you must read this article as the competition in your industry is getting fierce: you will lose the competitive edge; see a decrease in profits; and work harder to make just as much money in 2007. 1. Banks 2. Accountants 3. Dentists 4. Chiropractors 5. Fitness Industry This is your warning and a wake call that cannot be ignored any longer.
Making business decisions has always been difficult. Small business owners without the resources of large firms have always needed to stretch beyond the limit of their expertise in making many decisions. That’s what makes managing a small business so exciting. That’s what makes it so dangerous too!
Seminar participants say, “My accountant knew all the answers, “but I didn’t know all the questions”. Time after time our new clients tell us that they are seeking an accountant who will give them good advice when they need it - not when they ask for it!
But in a small business the buck stops with you, if you are not receiving the service you want - don’t just ask for it – insist on it!
One of the problems is knowing what to ask for! Your advisors should anticipate your need and supply you with what you need before you need it.
A new trap for small business proprietors that is becoming increasingly prevalent is for those who computerize for the first time. Many of the packages claim that you do not have to have any accounting knowledge to operate them and sales people use this as a selling tool. It is a half-truth at best!
Just knowing how the pieces move doesn’t mean you can play chess and we are seeing an increasing number of proprietors who have computer generated financial statements which are meaningless for tax purposes and give misleading information for management purposes.
This isn’t the fault of the computer package or the operator using it. It happens because the operator doesn’t know or understand some of the accounting principles necessary to make the system work.
Computers a
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But in a small business the buck stops with you, if you are not receiving the service you want - don’t just ask for it – insist on it!
One of the problems is knowing what to ask for! Your advisors should anticipate your need and supply you with what you need before you need it.
A new trap for small business proprietors that is becoming increasingly prevalent is for those who computerize for the first time. Many of the packages claim that you do not have to have any accounting knowledge to operate them and sales people use this as a selling tool. It is a half-truth at best!
Just knowing how the pieces move doesn’t mean you can play chess and we are seeing an increasing number of proprietors who have computer generated financial statements which are meaningless for tax purposes and give misleading information for management purposes.
This isn’t the fault of the computer package or the operator using it. It happens because the operator doesn’t know or understand some of the accounting principles necessary to make the system work.
Computers a
As every small business owner knows, cash flow plays a crucial role in smooth day-to-day operations. It is very much the fuel on which a small business depends for continuing growth and expansion. The competition facing many businesses in today’s marketplace requires an almost constant expansion, which often results in a cash flow crunch. Small businesses can get stuck in 60 & 90 day invoice cycles: cash is comi
Just knowing how the pieces move doesn’t mean you can play chess and we are seeing an increasing number of proprietors who have computer generated financial statements which are meaningless for tax purposes and give misleading information for management purposes.
This isn’t the fault of the computer package or the operator using it. It happens because the operator doesn’t know or understand some of the accounting principles necessary to make the system work.
Computers are supposed to make it easier but they are like any other tool which relies on the skill and knowledge of the operator. Your accountant should be involved in the initial planning regarding the requirements of the business. He/she should also be involved in the installation and training of the operator so that this valuable tool is used to the advantage of your business.
Remember, good advice doesn’t cost, it pays!
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