Can you trust your bookkeeper?

Digital fraud is real and you must ensure the accounting & bookkeeping services that you employ are completely and utterly legitimate. If you are not sure how to do this, and not everybody does, you need to get references from other people that they work for or have worked for, and you need to see their certification. Given that there is so much fraud today, be vigilant. Make quite sure the references are real, make phone calls to ask questions, and also, get their certificates validated. When you employ a bookkeeping service, conduct a thorough interview before handing over your company or personal information. Get as much verification as you can.

Does this all sound extreme?

We are taking an extreme route here and most accounting services are totally above board and legitimate. Amongst all the good guys, there is always going to be one bad one. So do your research before employing a bookkeeper. Whether you use a bookkeeper every day, once a week, or only for tax season, do the above. References and certificates. And only work with bookkeepers who are experienced and who know how to protect themselves, and you, from fraud.

Many people in The United States of America employ an accounting service just to do their tax. It’s a good idea. The experienced bookkeepers and accountants know how to save you money. They know where they can claim, on your behalf, and what they can claim for. Whether you are a freelancer, small business owner or part of a huge company, get somebody professional to do your monthly financials and your taxes. While you can choose to do your own tax, and it is not that difficult if you are financially sussed, it always makes sense to use the professionals. Just get references.

You can use online services or in the office accounting & bookkeeping services. Employ the good ones!