What should I look for in an accountant?
Q: What should I look for in an accountant?
"In today's fast-paced society, you need a progressive, informative accountant," says Dr. James Guenther, MBA, CVPM, a consultant in Asheville, N.C., with Brakke Consulting Inc. Dr. Guenther says a good accountant should be:
While your accountant doesn't need to be an expert in your field, he or she should have a general understanding of veterinary practice. Keep in mind, Dr. Guenther says, there are tax accountants, who do taxes and give limited feedback. "Then there are financial advisors," he says, "who do tax accounting and are also active in advising the owner and helping the practice improve."
Dr. James Guenther
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