One of the first things that comes to the mind of people when they hear the word accountants are boring, tax, math, introvert, very expensive, and the list goes on and on.Below I’m going to talk about the top 3 misconceptions about accountants.
1. Accountants are boring:
Most people think accountants are dull boring introverts.Well think again.A lot of accountants like to have fun with everyone else.Below is a brief list of people who either studied accounting or were accountants:
a. Mick Jagger
b. Chuck Liddell
c. Robert Plant
Most accountants I know like to travel, rock climb, sky dive, go to sporting events, go to concerts and so on. #accountantsliketohavefun
2. Every accountant knows how to do your taxes:
The profession of accounting is very broad.You have certain fields like audit, tax, general accounting, forensics, compliance, loans, etc.A professional in one field may not be able to have detailed knowledge about taxes.As detailed and complicated some tax laws are, some accountants find it much easier to just take their taxes to a tax professional.
3. Accountants are too big for my business:
Not being able to properly manage your finances is one of the biggest factors of failed businesses.While a small business may not be able to hire a full time accountant on their staff, they can always outsource the work to help you make timely finance decisions that is an advantage in your growth.So even if you are a start-up business some accountants have multiple plans for different sizes of clients.You may actually be able to afford one.And as a bonus, if your accountant can prepare taxes, that’s an added stress reliever.
If you have any further questions or would like talk to us about this, call us or email us at info@triuneaccountinggroup.com so we can further assist you with your search for an accountant/bookkeeper to assist the growth of your business.