When it comes to managing your finances, there are many great reasons to turn to a professional Certified Public Accountant for assistance. Of course, it is possible to do it all yourself, and there are tools available out there to help you, but you may miss out on many of the benefits you are entitled to as a taxpayer. You’d be surprised of the list of ways a personal accountant can help you not just at tax time, but year-round too.
Here are 5 reasons to hire a certified public accountant to help manage your personal or businesses finances.
- CPA’s know the law
Tax law is like a living organism; it is continually changing and growing. Accountants keep up-to-date on any modifications and have the most current information to help you manage the impact these laws can have on you.
- CPA’s can give you honest financial guidance
Unlike your friends or family, your CPA is a person who will not lie to you or sugar-coat your financial situation. They will know more about you than possibly even your mother! They can analyze your financial situation from all angles and give sound professional advice on how to manage and grow your wealth.
- CPA’s can advise you about your credit score
Accountants have a lot of knowledge regarding the ins-and-outs of credit ratings. If your are struggling with a low credit score, a CPA can give help you get back on track.
- CPA’s can save you money
Hiring a professional accountant isn’t cheap, but it will likely save you money in the long run. They can help you make educated decisions regarding your wealth and can also help you get the most out of your tax return.
- CPA’s can save you time
Who has time to learn about the intricacies of finance and accounting or to keep up on the latest tax law changes? Hiring a professional CPA means you can leave all that work up to someone who knows what they are doing.
When it comes to managing your finances, you shouldn’t risk making mistakes or missing pieces. We at Cartlidge, Cartlidge & Co. have been helping our clients manage their business and personal accounting needs for over 50 years. Contact us today, so we can take care of the accounting business for you.
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