how would I go about finding a good/great accountant?
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Very very carefully. I would talk to many people you know and that you trust. Good luck!!! I am sure you will find one. \n\nThere are still some good honest people out there. I do believe there are more good people then bad. But it just takes a few bad apples to make things bad for the rest of us!!!\n\nMy husband's Uncle was an accountant but passed away. We did trust him.
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I recommend Quickbooks Pro. The software is relatively inexpensive but will do everything you need for a long, long time. It will help you set up an appropriate chart of accounts, and if you find you need to add accounts later, it is a breeze.
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Only a certified accountant could answer this for you---and surely you have one (?) and if not---you better get one-----The number of stores that you have---even the level of actual business you are doing has but certain input into whether or not your business is solid in its entirity---alot of factors go into this summary----Major companies with unbelievable cash flow go under on a regular basis for any number of reasons---too rapid in expanding being one of the culprits---assumation of debt loads beyond the business' capabilities is another---Major Repeat Problem with alot of business that fails is the fact that the people running the business are very familiar with their product or service and are emersed in that and have no skills or focus on the actual bottom line of the overall business---So there is no way anyone here can answer your question with any certainty---YOU NEED AN ACCOUNTANT---NOW
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Try QuickBooks, from Quicken, or similar - to be found in the business software section of a good bookstore or your local Best Buy.  Check out reviews at software trade sites or even at Consumer Reports, JD Power, etc.
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quickbooks and myob are the best accounting softwares out there that i know of. they are worth the money and provide all the right tools for recording money etc....\n\n\nread some reviews on the net, just google it..\n\n"software quickbook review" or something
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The CPA directory website can be searched by specialty and geographic area. It is just a list, no recommendations. All CPAs in the state should be listed although they can pay for a flashier listing.\nHere's a link from the TX state Society of CPAs if you'd prefer to find a CPA through their site. \nAnd the last link is for searching the TX Board of Accountancy for any licensed CPAs. This will tell you if their license is current and if they have any complaints against them. Hope this gets you started!
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I would be glad to strongly recommend Don Porter CPA. He has an office for the last 30 years in Arlington TX and recently took over my practice in Irving which is being managed by his son Vince Porter, also a very efficient and thorough accountant. I was very impressed by their work ethics and professionalism. You can reach Vince at vince@mytexascpa.com
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Check this site to have an understanding on professional accounting...\n\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/
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Go to the SBA for some small business consulting.  The great people there will step you through your needs, but it will take some perseverence.
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Based on my experience......\n\nUW-Madison\nUW-Milwaukee\nUW-Whitewater\nUW-Eau Claire\n\nAll have excellent accounting programs and reputations.\n\nMichael Casey CPA\nBusiness Consultant\n608-271-0068
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I highly recommend a tax professional.  Turbo Tax, Tax Act and Tax Cut do a good good at calculations and printing a pretty return, but that is about all it does.  A good tax professional will use every strategy to get you the largest refund or lower your tax liability while preparing a complete and accurate return.  Usually the cost is only $10-20 more and the larger refund pays this difference many times over.  Charles Lewis, Altus Accounting and Tax Services, 70 Water Street, Savannah, TN 38372 Ph 731-925-1070
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a Certified public accountant?, i certanly dont know ... but you can try to find out
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During tax time, you can usually find them at any Office supply store. I know Office Depot carries them, but if you just need one, call an accountant, they usually have them laying around or will charge you a small fee to fill it out for you.  There are 2 parts, the part you give to the employee(1099) and the part you have to send to the IRS, telling them you gave your employee a 1099.  I would call around to an accountant, eapecially if you've mever done it before, if you make a mistake filling out, it can ba a big hassel to correct it witht the IRS.  Yours might be simple, see if the assistant at the accounting office can show you, they may be halpful,  if you are paying for a form.  Accountants also, have forms like that on disk, they pay big moeny for that, so don't be mad if they charge you $14.00 for it, anything over that might be rediculous, unless they are explaining the whole thing to you then you need to pay for their time.  In ending you may find them on the IRS web site.
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I've got my own LTD company. First find a good accountant who specialises in small businesses, he will keep you right as to everything you need to do. You need to decide on your company name and check it again the list at Companies House (you can do this on the net). You need to decide whether you wish to register for VAT (if your turnover is above a certain amount you don't have a choice, you must be registered). You will need liability insurance, but again a good accountant will point you in the right direction. Your accountant can also be your company secretary so you don't need a partner. Good luck!
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Try Roger Philipp CPA Review, with several locations in California and the Los Angeles area:\n\nhttp://www.rogercpareview.com/Locations.htm\n\nGood luck on your CPA!
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Well Let me compare for you.\nBIG accounting firms                  \n1. Good salray        \n2. Extra work         \n3. Excess Pressure from top\n4. Limited learning environment\n5. Future is Good \n6. Limited change options \nMid tiers\n1. Lower salary\n2. Work not so hard\n3. Not so much\n4. vast field of work\n5. Furure also good\n6. Unlimited options\n\n\nHope this helps you
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This I will not recommend or suggest anything, the best will be is for you to see your accountant/auditor.\n\nYou don't mess with the government and theres no telling what they will do and how much messy they can make this for you.\n\nTaxes is one thing that I will not fool around with. iRS people can be your nemesis.