1. Why should I use the services of a professional accountant.

• To have more quality time for your family & friends.
• The professional accountant has done the training and can get to the point of query quicker.
• Reduce the margin of error from wrong interpretations.
• More time to develop your business.
• Accounting software packages do not make the person into an instant accountant.
• An accountant is informed on current practices & changes.

2. What to do if you are thinking of changing your accountant.

• Reflect that you have just grounds to do so.
• Contact this firm or the CPA Australia for the name of firms in your area.
• Evaluate whether the new accountant is a person you are happy to work with.
• Contact the new accountant as early as possible, for taxation, consult before 31st October if possible.
• Supply your new accountant with a copy of your last tax return with all schedule and financial reports where applicable.