As a small business owner, you may be tempted to handle your own accounting as a way to save expenses. And that is okay if you want to experience managing the books for a business. However, if you are not sure what you are doing, there are many benefits to hiring an accountant to manage your books.

Check out this article from Small Business that talks about the different things an accountant can do for your business that you may not have realized are important to your business. Enjoy the article and email me at scott@qbscott.com with any questions you may have or if you need help with your accounting.

Source: thebalancesmb.com | Re-Post Scott Meister 8/16/2018 – 

If you are bootstrapping or starting a small business on a limited budget, you have probably spent some time trying to figure out where you can cut business costs and do more on your own in order to stretch the funds you have available.

One area you may consider doing it yourself instead of hiring it out is accounting. If you have an accounting background and a solid understanding of business finances, then this may be a good place to cut costs. However, if you lack experience in managing the books of a business and expect to learn as you go, you should think twice. Managing your own accounting system incorrectly can hurt your business not only now, but also in the long-term.

Here is a rundown of the things an accountant can do for a small business owner. Review the list carefully, especially if you’re still unsure why an accountant may be a good resource to add to your small business team.

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Author: Scott Meister, CPA

I help small businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, office managers, and business owners with their accounting needs. I’ve used QuickBooks since 2002 and train folks on how to use it efficiently. I create high-quality video training tutorials for QuickBooks and post them on QBScott.com.

Certifications include: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | Certified Bookkeeper (CB) | Advanced Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Desktop | Advanced Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Online | Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Enterprise | Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Point Of Sale