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18 Replies Last post: Dec 22, 2008 8:39 PM by eyeteam

Looking for CPA?

Jan 15, 2008 9:17 PM

Click to view bearsfan's profile Professional bearsfan 15 posts since
Oct 11, 2007
I am looking for a CPA to handle the taxes portion of my business.

What should I look for in a CPA?
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Click to view LUCKIEST's profile SCORE LUCKIEST 7,933 posts since
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1. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 15, 2008 10:33 PM
It would help to know more. Are you looking for a CPA to join your business like a Controller
or are you looking for a CPA to do your year end taxes or something else??
Tell us more. How long have you been in business?? Are you a large (define large) company??
Looking for a CPA is like looking for a life partner, a car purchase or betting on the super bowl.
Every body and business picks and chooses based on ??
All CPA are experienced to do the job. You have to pick the one that impresses you most.
Good luck, LUCKIEST
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Click to view DomainDiva's profile Mogul DomainDiva 1,731 posts since
Oct 10, 2007
2. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 16, 2008 9:49 AM
Look for someone you can talk to, someone who will communicate with you. A good accountant will give you a plan to keep your financial information up to date and thus easier for him/her to prepare your return at the end of the year. If you find someone who tells you that handing them a boxful of receipts and bank statements is OK you will want to keep looking.

LUCKIEST is right...it is a partnership and a relationship as well. It grows and is founded on total honesty.
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Click to view bearsfan's profile Professional bearsfan 15 posts since
Oct 11, 2007
3. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 16, 2008 9:49 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST
I am a small business that I am the only employee. I need a CPA to take care of my taxes during the year and file my tax returns and sales taxes as needed.

I just want some the requirements I am looking for in an CPA.
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Click to view bearsfan's profile Professional bearsfan 15 posts since
Oct 11, 2007
4. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 16, 2008 9:52 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST

I am a small one man operation. I need a CPA that will ensure that all my taxes are paid for and tax returns are filed correctly.


I just want some for a information to ensure that I am asking the right questions when I am looking for a CPA.

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Click to view LUCKIEST's profile SCORE LUCKIEST 7,933 posts since
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5. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 19, 2008 2:31 PM
in response to: bearsfan
Bear. Small businesses GROW. My neighbor is a CPA. We live in New York.
I would be happy to take care of your Sales Tax FREE.
You can e mail me at " pdeig@juno.com " and include a phone number.
LUCKIEST
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Click to view CEO Space's profile Mogul CEO Space 271 posts since
Jan 13, 2008
6. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 19, 2008 5:31 PM
in response to: bearsfan
I am a CPA but don't do this anymore and don't live near you.

You may not need an actual CPA.

You could just use a good small business bookkeeping service that provides tax preparation etc.
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Click to view Jen727BF's profile Start-up Jen727BF 1 posts since
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7. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 21, 2008 11:18 PM
Good question, as I find myself looking for a CPA too. I have two recommendations from friends on CPAs, but I have no idea what I am looking for. I need a CPA who will do my year end taxes using my quickbooks. Any tips?
Thanks!
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Click to view bearsfan's profile Professional bearsfan 15 posts since
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8. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 23, 2008 9:36 PM
in response to: Jen727BF
I have friends that are CPA's. Another question would be could you use a friend, that you already have, as your CPA?
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Click to view LUCKIEST's profile SCORE LUCKIEST 7,933 posts since
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9. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 23, 2008 10:03 PM
in response to: bearsfan
That is a tough call. We all have friends that are CPA.
25 years ago I was a practicing C P A. Some of my clients have turned into very good and long friends.
I have had friends who I told I DID NOT want to be their accountant.
My wedding gift to all 4 of my children was to find their own accountant .
LUCKIEST
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Click to view SpartanWarior's profile Mogul SpartanWarior 32 posts since
Jan 2, 2008
10. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 24, 2008 1:28 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST
Great question Bearsfan. I appreciate your answers Domaindiva, CEO space and Luckiest.

I have an additional question - WHERE should the accountant be?

Choices are:

1. Near my office/home so I can go talk to that person whenever I want to
2. Same city. You should talk to the person often
3. Does not matter which CITY so long as the person understands tax and accounting implications. But SAME country
4. Does not matter which COUNTRY so long as the person understands tax and accounting implications

Do you have answers?
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11. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 24, 2008 3:52 AM
in response to: SpartanWarior
additional question - WHERE should the accountant be

1) Your accountant is a professional like a Doctor, a Dentist or a Lawyer.so
NO you can NOT go to this office whenever you want TO> you need an Appointment.
2) Same city is a good idea BUT like # 1, talk often BUT DO NOT abuse the talking.
The Accountant is a professional not your buddy
3) Really does not matter, with overnight mail, faxes and the internet your accountant can be
almost anywhere. BC (Before Computers) I had local clients and some moved away.
I was still their accountant, BUT less personal one on one.
Today I have QuickBooks clients all over the country.
LUCKIEST
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Click to view SpartanWarior's profile Mogul SpartanWarior 32 posts since
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12. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 24, 2008 4:04 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST
Fabulous answer Luckiest. Thanks!
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13. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 24, 2008 5:12 AM
in response to: SpartanWarior
Thanks Spartan Warior, Tell us more about yourself, Where are you and what do you do??
Go to Members page and fill in a few words about you and business
Thanks, LUCKIEST
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Click to view SpartanWarior's profile Mogul SpartanWarior 32 posts since
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14. Re: Looking for CPA? Jan 24, 2008 11:45 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST
I will Luckiest. But tell me, why are you so persistent about it?

Sparton
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