Do you need a CPA or an accountant?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The best way to determine whether you need a CPA or an accountant is to ask yourself a few questions, such as:

What is the nature of your business?

The nature of your business will impact the type of accountant you need. For example, if you are a small business owner, you may only need a part-time accountant to help with your bookkeeping and tax preparation. On the other hand, if you are a large corporation, you may need a full-time CPA to handle your complex financial needs. However, if you are a non-profit organization, you may need a CPA to help with your financial reporting. 

Do you have complex financial needs?

Complex financial needs will also impact the type of accountant you need. If you have a simple business with straightforward financial needs, an accountant may be all you need. However, if you have a complex business with multiple financial needs, you may need a CPA to handle your finances. For example, you may need a CPA to help you with your accounting, tax planning and preparation, and financial reporting.

Do you need someone to help you with tax planning and preparation?

Tax planning and preparation can be complex, so you may need a CPA to help you with these tasks. However, if you have a simple tax return, an accountant may be all you need. A CPA can help you with tax planning and preparation in several ways, including: 

1. Helping you to determine the best tax strategy for your business.
2. Helping you to determine your tax liability.
3. Helping you to prepare your tax return.
4. Helping you to prepare your quarterly tax returns.
5. Helping you to prepare your annual tax returns..

Do you need someone to help you with business advice?

Business advice is another area where a CPA can be helpful. If you need advice on starting a business, expanding your business, or improving your business, a CPA can offer helpful guidance. 

A CPA can help you with business advice in several ways, including:

1. Providing advice on starting a business, such as helping you to determine the type of business you should start and helping you to find the right location for your business.
2. Providing advice on expanding your business, such as helping you to determine the best way to expand your business and helping you to find the right location for your business.
3. Providing advice on improving your business, such as helping you to determine the best way to improve your business and helping you to find the right location for your business.

The Bottom-Line

The bottom line is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of whether you need a CPA or an accountant. The best way to determine which type of professional is right for you is to ask yourself a few questions and then make a decision based on your specific needs.

Contact us today, at Cartier CPA's our goal is to provide clients with the highest level of respect and quality of service.