It’s pretty common for individuals and business owners to carefully choose a CPA and stick with him or her almost blindly. But let’s face it — times change and needs do, too. Sometimes, CPAs that were a great match for you and/or your company years ago don’t fit the bill any longer.
If you’re seeing any of these red flags between you and your current CPA, it’s not a bad idea to start investigating other accounting professionals.
- Your CPA is difficult to reach, and when you do reach him/her, you feel like you’re not being “heard”.
- Your CPA has really never taken the time to learn about your business. You feel like just another client.
- Your CPA doesn’t seem to want to learn anything new. This becomes more of a problem with each passing year.
- Your CPA was “inherited” by you and isn’t someone with whom you’d choose to deal.
- Your CPA either always says “yes” or always says “no”… and you feel like it’s just to get you to stop talking.
- Your CPA rushes all projects through at the last minute, giving you little time to discuss them.
Do any of these red flags sound familiar? If so, I’d encourage you to do yourself a favor and start looking around.
Remember — you’re not married to your CPA! So if you’re unhappy with the relationship, it may be time to move on.
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