How Do I Choose a Toronto Accountant?

People often simply search “Accountant Toronto” and pick a firm to call…

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There is much more to choosing a accountants in Toronto than simply looking at Google reviews. While the reviews are important, they are only a small piece of the puzzle.

Some important considerations when selecting a Toronto Accountant for your small business are:

  1. Does the accountant have experience in your industry
  2. Do they support cloud accounting and/or the accounting system you want to use
  3. Do they respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner
  4. Are they personable (you should view this as a long term relationship, so this is very important)
  5. Is their location convenient for you if you plan to meet in person
  6. Last, but not least, and might be most important: do they have an accounting designation or are they simply a “tax preparer”

These are all very important things to consider. There are many choices, especially when you do the most common thing these days and Google Accountant Toronto and as you will see there are many. Choose carefully as it is an important decision that may have monetary consequences if you work with someone unfamiliar with tax and your industry.