10 Things I Expect My Pub Accountant to Do

Hiring an Accountant for your Pub is a big step, youmoney.  One of the biggest ways businesses loose
are putting your business affairs into the hands ofmoney is through waste.  Your pub  accountant
someone else and you want to be sure that you areshould be able to determine how you can streamline
making the right choice.  So, what should youryour business.
expectations be concerning a Pub Accountant?    6. Be dependable and efficient.  Your pub
Well, actually there is a rather basic list that may helpaccountant must be aware of your tax situation and
you to make a good choice.what the needs of your business are.  It is
   1. Be knowledgeable and be willing to shareimperative that any required paperwork be filed
experiences.  Look for a Pub Accountant who hascompletely and on time.  And you should have
had a successful business of their own.  Youraccess to the paperwork.  Your accountant should
Accountant should have first hand knowledge ofnot be offended if you ask to see your information,
what pitfalls you could face and be able to advisehe should be prepared to provide you with anything
you on how to avoid them.  Your success should beyou want to see at any time.
top priority.   7. Offer full availability.  You should be able to
   2. Speak in simple terms.  It is important yourcontact your pub  accountant any time you need
Pub Accountant is able to speak to you in terms youhim.  If you have an important question, you should
can understand.  Certainly you need to becomebe able to call your accountant and if you want to
more familiar with business jargon, but it should bedrop by the office, your accountant should be easily
intermixed with enough common language for you toaccessible.
understand what your Accountant is telling you.  And   8. Give you the time you need.  You should
if you do not understand it is important that you feelnever feel “rushed” by your pub 
comfortable enough to ask questions. Your Accountaccountant, he should be willing and able to give you
must be willing and able to give you the informationthe time you need.
you need.   9. Exhibit Friendliness and a Positive Attitude. 
   3. Get involved in the business.  It is importantYou should feel that your pub  accountant enjoys
that your Accountant come to your business. Theyworking for you; he should exhibit an attitude of
need to be willing to see how you operate and offerinterest and ability to help you strive for success.
their input on how you can be more profitable.  10. Give you peace of mind.  Your a pub 
   4. Show you how to improve the business. ccountant should make you feel that he is “on
Your pub accountant should be able familiar withtop of the situation”; that he is willing and able to
marketing tools that can help you to improve yourget the job done.  It is important to feel that your
sales.account will give you the information you need, good
   5. Recognize areas where you are loosingor bad, and have a plan of action for any situation.