Understanding Business Needs

It is never enough to just ask clients about business health. Insufficient knowledge always leads to poor decisions. An accountant should explore a little deeper and inquire about clients business operations, including process flow, the employment process, procurement, customer base, ability to expand and resources available to invest in new equipment and emerging technologies. Only by researching more deeply into a business, an accountant truly is set forth to add value.

Business owners normally would not allow external accountants to engage themselves in business. But as the times have changed, finance directors find it more useful if accountants get involved in business planning and forecasting. Financial Management is highly dependent on the understanding of business operations in sales, marketing, production, operations, administration, human resources, and finance. Any accountant who has got this understanding can then demonstrate the financial implications of their decisions and actions to non-finance business owners and managers.

Businesses do not claim enough R&D tax credits. Too many business owners are unaware that they may qualify. Too many accountants miss opportunities due to a lack of understanding of their client’s businesses. By gaining better experience, an accountant can identify potential R&D tax credit claims. If you’d like to speak with an accountant who will take the time to get to know you and your business and work collaboratively with you to achieve better results, please contact us.

Modern-day accounting firms have become aware that without having business analysts and advisory services, options to increase client base is very limited. Business, on the other hand, do not want to hire a third party business advisory service to look at financial savings and improve profitability. It would work both ways. As Tax Accountants, our job is more extensive as every penny saved will save you more in tax.

Besides that, an accountant who is familiar with your business can help you save money on taxes. Suppose your accountant is not familiar with the day-to-day operations of your business, the nature of your work processes, procurement, billing, and cash collection. In that case, they will be unable to provide you with the support and advice you require. It is critical to understand the activities and relationships of all trading companies when you have more than one.