1. Wiggins, Smit, Burby, Reineke & Co., P.A. CPA-Winterhaven.com
Wiggins, Smit, Burby, Reineke &
Co., P.A.
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Choosing The Best Lakeland Accountant For Your Small Business
When it comes to deciding on who you want to handle the finances for your small business, many new
business owners struggle with whether to do it themselves, to hire a friend or relative who is offering to do it
at a low cost, or to hire a Lakeland accountant from the start. When choosing between trying to plow through
the work yourself, trusting your finances to a friend or relative, or choosing someone who is educated and
experienced in accounting, it seems like it would be a no-brainer to hire the accountant. However, many
people hesitate because they think they can?t afford a good accountant. This is a common misconception
because if you hire a good accountant to help you with your finances, you will be extremely likely to save
more money than you spend on their services.
Making sure to hire the right accountant is very important when you make this decision, because the main
reason people think they will spend too much on an accountant is because they may have had a bad
experience with another accountant in the past. It?s important not to judge the entire profession by the
actions of one person, and realize that if you hire someone with the proper experience, education, and find
someone who will listen to your needs; your money will be extremely well spent and it will pay off in the long
run.
One area that the right accountant can help you with all your financial needs in your small business is in
setting up and running payroll. Many small business owners are surprised the first couple of times they do
payroll at how much work it is, and how complicated it can be. It can also get you into trouble with the IRS if
you don?t do it correctly, so this is a great area to have a help you when you are first setting up. By making
sure your payroll system is efficient and your recordkeeping is effective, a good accountant can help your
business increase profits and find areas where you can save money for your business. This will be helpful
come tax time when you realize that you don?t need to panic, everything is taken care of. This is just one
area where hiring a good accountant can make a huge difference to your bottom line and pay for well more
than what they cost you.
When looking for the right , you will have to choose between larger more established firms and smaller firms
that can give you more personalized service. While this can be a tough decision to make, focus on quality and
expertise in your area of business. Sometimes a smaller firm can be the perfect fit for your business. No
matter what the size of the accounting firm, be sure that you feel comfortable with your accountant and feel
that he or she is listening to you and your needs. After all, you are hiring them, and you deserve to get the
best services possible from them, so make sure to take the time to research, interview, and research some
more so you will feel right about your decision. This person will be handling very personal and sensitive
information about your business, so it?s important that you trust them and feel confident in their abilities.
This will create a great partnership that is sure to benefit your business in the long run.
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