Want to Change Your Accountant? Tips for Finding a New Accountant Canberra
Are you unhappy or frustrated with your Accountant? Start fresh this Tax Season and speak to the experts at MAS Tax Accountants Canberra. If you are in the process of finding a new Accountant Canberra, there is no need to look any further. We can help you to meet all your Tax and Accounting commitments with efficiency and ease. Assisting Individuals, Sole Traders and Small Businesses with all their tax responsibilities, we will ensure that your tax return is handled with care.
It is common for you or your business’ tax and accounting needs to change over time. If you’re current Accountant is unable to cater to these changes, you may consider finding a new Accountant Canberra or seeking additional advice from a financial expert.
At MAS Tax Canberra, we have helped many clients transition accountants and provide the services that they need. There are a several reasons why people decide to change Accountants.
In our experience, the Top 5 Reasons to change Accountants, include:
- Your tax and accounting duties have become too big for your Accountant, and they are unable to provide the needed support.
- Your Accountant does not provide competitively priced fees and you have been surprised by an invoice.
- You are not receiving the desired level of customer service or tax solutions. This may cause you to feel that you are not getting your value for money.
- Either you or your Accountant have moved address and it has become difficult or inconvenient to communicate.
- Your Accountant has retired or has closed their business.
If any of these reasons apply to you or your business, perhaps it is time that to discuss your commitments with MAS Tax Canberra.
Many people think that they must wait until the end of the Financial Year to change Accountants, however, you can change your Accountant at any time. If you have all your necessary documentation, accounts and records, there may not be any reasons why you cannot change at any point in the year.
If you are considering finding a new Accountant Canberra, there are two essential steps that you will need to complete. These include:
Step 1: Find a new Accountant who better accommodates you
Choosing an Accounting is like choosing a piece of furniture for your house. It needs to suit your needs, fit your situation and complement your goals. If the furniture does not suit the house, or your Accountant is not able to provide the needed services, it will serve you no real value. By meeting with an experienced and knowledgeable Accountant, you ensure that your taxation commitments and are correctly met and managed.
At MAS Tax Accountants Canberra, our dedicated staff stay up-to-date on the current tax laws and accounting practices, to ensure that you receive the best advice. By taking the time to understand your or your business’ tax needs, we can provide you with reliable and relevant services. In addition to our tax knowledge, we can also assist with your Accounting and Bookkeeping. We are experienced users of the leading cloud-based accounting systems, and can assist with the set-up, management and processing.
Step 2: Update your Current Accountant
It is recommended that you give your current Accountant a Notice of Change before switching. This will allow them to tie up any loose ends and not start any new or unnecessary work.
It is also a good idea to get a copy of all your documents, and ensure that both you and your new Accountant have a record. This could include copies of past tax returns and tax deduction lists, as well as annual reports, BAS statements and transaction listings from your business.
If you are need of Individual, Sole Trader, Business or Investment Property tax returns, speak to the tax specialist at MAS Tax Accountants Canberra. We can also assist with New Business set-up, as well as setting up Trusts and Self-Managed Super Funds. Learn more about our Canberra office and find out how we can help you!
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us below or call us on 1300 627 829
