Accountants
Accountants and tax
A good accountant saves time and avoids costly mistakes, but titles and qualifications differ from country to country, and so do the ways accountants charge. Our guides explain what to look for, what to agree in writing and how to compare proposals, for small businesses and for personal tax returns.
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Guides in this section
Accountants and taxHiring an accountant for a small businessWhat a small business accountant does, how sole traders and companies differ, which qualifications to look for by country, and what to agree in writing.Read the guide Accountants and taxGetting help with your tax returnHow to find a qualified person to help with a personal tax return in the UK, US, Canada or Australia, what to bring, and the warning signs of a bad preparer.Read the guide Accountants and taxBookkeeper vs accountant: which one you needThe difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant, when a small business needs each, what qualifications to check, and how the two can work together.Read the guide Accountants and taxHow accountants charge and how to compare proposalsHow accountants price their work, from fixed monthly packages to per-return and hourly fees, what pushes the price up, and how to compare proposals.Read the guide