CPA Baton Rouge | How to Choose the Right CPA

Hiring a CPA (certified public accountant) for your business not only provides greater financial transparency, but an excellent resource in making informed business decisions. If you’re considering hiring a CPA, it’s important to know what you’re looking for in a candidate. The following are important steps in helping determine the ideal CPA for you.

Determine Your Needs

Before you start looking for an accountant, determine why you need a CPA. Are you looking for help with your financial business strategy? Do you need help with bookkeeping or filing yearly and quarterly taxes? Once you determine your specific needs, you can assess which skills you should look for in a CPA.

Ask Around

Colleagues experienced in running their own businesses can be a helpful resource in providing advice on this process. Ask what traits they look for in a CPA. With their knowledge in mind, begin conducting your own research guided by your particular needs.

Here are some general questions to ask yourself when looking for a CPA:

  • Do they meet my specific needs?
  • Is their knowledge up-to-date? Do they use modern software?
  • Are they established and reputable?
  • What businesses do they currently represent?

Look for Specific Industry Experience

Many accountants spend a majority of their time working with clients in a vast number of industries and don’t necessarily have experience in your sector. If you are looking for an accountant with specific industry knowledge, contact Apple Guerin Company today. We offer a variety of accountancy services to fit everyone’s needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Apple Guerin Company LLC
Phone: (255) 767-1020
Url: https://appleguerin.com/
6421 Perkins Road, Bldg. A, Ste. 1B
Baton Rouge, LA 70808