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Finding a Good Accountant

Word-of-mouth recommendations remain the most preferred method to find high-quality accountants. Checking with other business owners in the area, as well as industry trade associations, often results in recommendations of good accountants familiar with issues specific to a particular business or industry.

Users of accounting services should always check with the local Better Business Bureau and local or state professional accountancy boards to ensure that accountants’ credentials are good and licenses are current.

It is now possible for public accounting services to be purchased and provided over the Internet. Despite its ostensible convenience, consumers are reminded that since there is no face-to-face contact, unqualified persons may masquerade as fully-licensed accountants. Internet accountants may be physically located anywhere in the world. Therefore, any problems encountered with the purchased services may not be resolved if the provider of the service is not licensed in the consumer’s state or jurisdiction. It is recommended that investigative e-mails and telephone conversations precede any commitment for services.


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