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Feb. 6, 2012

Douglas Millington and 2 other people answered this question

How do I find the right outsourcing company for my accounting needs?

I'm not sure my answer will help Rick since he asked the question over a year ago but for those coming late to the party it may help.
If you do not have a full-time bookkeeper or accountant and are looking to outsource those tasks ... more

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Feb. 19, 2011

Wayne Spivak and 4 other people answered this question

What are the best accounting systems for SMBs?

I addressed this issue back in an article published in the The CPA Journal, February 1994 issue. The article "A Guide to Computer Implementation" located here: http://www.sbaconsulting.com/press/implement.html
The article, while having some outdated terminology and a changed playing field (Internet based accounting software wasn't even ... more

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Jan. 14, 2011

Tyler Wells, CPA and 1 other person answered this question

Anyone have negotiating tips on making sure you get the best deal when outsourcing your accounting?

I would like to add to Owen's answer that you should not only take into consideration the price and your time. Outsourcing your accounting should also produce a better product, i.e., more accurate, more useful information and more informative reports for you to use in ... more

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Jan. 4, 2011

Wray Rives answered this question

How do you justify the cost of having a CPA to your organization?

Most businesses measure the value of a CPA in the problems they help the organization avoid or on the value of financial analysis they provide to find ways to improve profitability.
If you can't afford a full time staff person, look for a fractional CPA or ... more

Dec. 20, 2010

Maria Marsala and 2 other people answered this question

Which accounting firms have a reputation of serving small businesses in New York?

Carl
I don't know one imparticular, however, I'd recommend taking a look at the sponsors of NY Enterprise Report events. It's a business magazine off and online. I think it's nyreport.com more

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Dec. 13, 2010

Brad Hendren asked a question

Which accounting firms have a reputation of serving large enterprises in California?

Nov. 5, 2010

Vijay Kumar answered this question

What is your opinion on smaller accounting companies vs. the "Big Four"?

The brand value is very high in the case of big 4, as they have very good recall value for their appointment as auditors, even if smaller accounting firms have competencies for such audits.
However, in the case of consultancy assignments, their world wide presence ... more

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Nov. 5, 2010

Vijay Kumar and 1 other person answered this question

What are the main differences btw the big four accounting firms?

The big 4 have brand value, supported by world wide presence and national presence across major cities. This will be good from the consultancy point of view but I really don't see the need for engaging big 4 for audit, particularly when their track record ... more

Nov. 3, 2010

Steve Newton asked a question

What happens if a SMB wants to early adopt a new rev rec standard?

Oct. 27, 2010

Thomas Mandell Jr answered this question

What are the benefits of working for a BIG 4 accounting firm?

I can tell you right now that I am not a CPA, but I forwarded this question along to a friend and here is what I was told:
1. The benefit of having a Big 4 on your resume - Apparently, there are a lot of ... more

Oct. 26, 2010

Ian Bensman and 1 other person answered this question

Accounting firm size: What is your preference?

We've chosen a mid size accounting firm which specializes in the tech companies. The advantage is they have experience with similar companies (both size and industry) and the firm's size allow them to minimize the turnover on the audit team, thus helping us keep the ... more

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