Spending the time to make sure you have the right program
for your business and the right set-up can make the accounting process function
smoothly right from the start. Having
good accounting means you will have usable financial statements which a new
business owner needs as they are working through the crucial start-up phase.
Many business owners only think about accounting at tax
time. Accounting software programs cost
money so utilizing the information available from them year round is
sensible. Trends can be seen in
financials if you know how to read them so using accounting information from a
management perspective is also crucial. We
meet with many of our clients quarterly to help them review their financial
statements. Having fresh eyes look at
the numbers often provides insights the owner may miss. While the owner knows the business inside and
out, they usually do not have the experience analyzing the financials and this
is where your accountant can be useful.
If your business is going through a growth spurt or a slump,
you may also need an accountant’s expertise.
Figuring out how to manage cash flow through a period of rapid growth or
putting together a turnaround plan if your business is struggling is another
useful function of accounting.
When do you need help with your accounting? When you are starting a business, on an
ongoing schedule to keep your business on track, when you are growing or when
you are struggling.
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