How To Find A Good Gold Coast Accountant
No matter where you live, you’ll always find a fairly large selection of accountants in a particular area, and the Gold Coast is no exception. You need only Google ‘Gold Coast Accountant’, and you’re faced with literally hundreds of companies, all competing for your business.
But the question is, are they any good?
What exactly makes a good accountant? Are they good because Google ranks them number one? Or because they spend the most on their Google Ads campaign? Or perhaps they have the biggest team of accountants at their firm? The truth is, none of these things has any bearing on whether the accountant is good or not.
So, how can you tell? How do you sort the good accountants from the bad? Well, today, I’ll share a few tips to help you find not only a good accountant but the very best accountant for your needs.
Search Google
I know I just said Google has no bearings on whether the accountant is good or not, but hear me out. Rather than looking at the sites that are listed on Google’s Search Engine Result Pages, look to the map results and study the star rating and the number of reviews.
Google offers one of the most genuine rating and review systems that business owners cannot alter. Therefore, if you find an accounting business with a 5-star rating, as we do here at Grow Advisory Group, you know this is a true reflection of the customers’ experience.
Summary: Rather than looking for Gold Coast Accountants based on how high on the page they are listed, look to the map and choose based on their star rating.
Ask Business Acquaintances
What’s better than a Google rating? I honest recommendation from someone you trust! Turn to business acquaintances, friends or family who use accountants for their business or personal taxation, SMFS, bookkeeping etc., and ask if they are happy with their accountant’s service and pricing. Take note of response time and their commitment to them as customers.
Summary: Asking business acquaintances, friends or family for recommendations is a surefire way to get an honest opinion of a particular accountant.
Research Gold Coast Accounting Firms
Having searched Google, reviewed the 5-star accountants, and asked friends and acquaintances for recommendations, you should now have at least two or three accountants to choose from—hopefully we’re on your list.
While each accountant has proven to be good so far, it’s important to note that a good accountant for your mate may not be the best accountant for you.
Accountants generally specialise in one area of accounting more than another, so you want to align yourself with the accountant that meets your needs. For example, if you need a tax accountant for your automotive business, then it makes sense to find one with experience in the automotive industry.
Summary: Accountants tend to specialise in one area of accounting more than another, so make sure you find an accountant that excels in the area of accounting you require.
Arrange a Meeting
The last piece of advice I can offer to find a good accountant is to arrange a meeting with them to see if you feel confident in their abilities. If you’re looking for an accountant to help manage your finances and strategise your retirement plan, make sure they understand your goals and that you’re in favour of their process and plan.
Summary: arrange a meeting to see if you feel confident in their abilities and agree with their long-term strategy.
Conclusion
With so many Gold Coast accountants to choose between, finding a good accountant can be like finding a needle in a haystack. But it needn’t be. It’s easy to find a good accountant if you know what to look for.
Turn to Google to find accountants with 5-star ratings, ask friends and acquaintances for honest recommendations, do research to see which accountants specialise in your industry or area of accounting, and arrange a meeting to see if they give you confidence in their ability. Or, skip all the work and come and see one of our excellent accountants here at Grow Advisory Group.
We have compiled a team of the Gold Coast’s best accountants, with backgrounds in all industries and all areas of expertise. You’re sure to find your perfect match!
Call our Nerang or Varsity Lakes office on 07 5502 1388 or our Tweed Heads office on 07 5599 5700 today.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from an accountant and/or financial adviser.
