Types of Accounting Services Providers

All accountants are not created equal. This guide explains the basic types of accounting professionals so that you’ll be in a stronger position to choose a person or company for this vital role in your business. As a general guide ensures that the professional that you select is a member in good standing with a relevant professional body.

                       


Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping is defined by Wikipedia as the process of recording financial transactions. To this end bookkeepers are not really accountants but do play an important role in the process. Generally an accountant’s hourly rate will be higher than that of a bookkeeper so utilizing a bookkeeper for the daily recording and assembling of financial information can be quite cost effective.

Tax Agents
Tax agents provide accounting services that are predominately focused on tax issues. At the lower end, companies like West Midlands Accountants LTD can provide cost effective service to complete tax returns for simple situations.

CPAA Certified Practicing Accountant or Certified Public Accountant is a qualified and experienced professional that belongs to a recognized body. CPAs are required to maintain continuing training and development and to adhere to guidelines and standards to ensure that they offer the best possible service to their customers.

Chartered Accountant (CA)
A Chartered Accountant is also an experienced and qualified professional. The difference between a CPA and a CA is the recognized body that they belong to. Although there may be some differences to CPAs, essentially they are also held to high standards. The key when selecting an accounting service is to match the experience and expertise of the accounting provider to the needs of your business. For example if you have a small business then the expertise and approach of a top 5 accounting firm, whilst being excellent, may not be ideally suited to your needs.



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