How to tell if your accountant is trustworthy

Your accountant may handle your finances, tax filings, and maybe even your business’s financial future. That is a big responsibility! So before you hand over your sensitive financial details it’s good to make sure you can really trust your accountant. Here are four tips to determine whether your accountant is as reliable as they might claim.

• Your accountant communicates clearly:

When handling your finances, communication is key. Finding an accountant that keeps you well informed can help build your trust in them. They might ask for permission before proceeding with a payment or let you know when certain taxes are due.

• Open to your feedback:

Because accountants have such a big responsibility, they show their trustworthiness by being open to your feedback. If there are other ways you would like your finances to be handled, your accountant should be ready to adjust where necessary. A trustworthy accountant will be open to discuss new procedures that will make you most comfortable with your accounts.

• Proactively looks for solutions to problems:

Good accounts are there to jump in when things go wrong. They will work on trying to find the best financial advice for your situation. Before issues come up, a trustworthy accountant looks for ways to resolve potential problems.

• Transparent about their fees and services:

Do you know what you’re paying your accountant for? You should. A trusted accountant will be clear with the services they charge for, including any fees. From the beginning of your working relationship you should know what is to be expected of your accountant.

Apply these suggestions when choosing your accountant to set up your business for success. If you’re looking for a trustworthy accountant, consider Pioneer Accounting Group! Click here to schedule a time to meet to see if we’re the right fit for your business.