| What is a CPA? | | | | do a search on the internet. |
| A CPA is the abbreviation for a Certified Public | | | | The benefit of asking a friend is they can tell you |
| Accountant. This means that the accountant has | | | | whether they are pleased with the services the CPA |
| taken a certain regimen of accounting courses in | | | | provides. Though often what you need and what you |
| college then received a degree from a university and | | | | friend does may be different. |
| taken a series of exams to prove his or her | | | | The phone book search may not give you enough |
| competence in accounting. | | | | information to make an informed descision and is |
| Some states also require that the person show a | | | | surely not an independent source. |
| certain period of time of working in Public Accounting | | | | My recommendation would be to try an internet |
| firms. | | | | search and find some articles that where written by |
| What is a Public Accounting Firm? | | | | the CPA and see if he is able to give you an aha or at |
| This is an accounting business that has at least one or | | | | least explain something clearly. This is because the |
| more CPA's working there that can provide | | | | primary job of the CPA should be to communicate |
| accounting attest services. This means that they can | | | | with you and explain financial and tax issues. |
| prepare financial statements that will attest to the | | | | Then I would suggest that you should pick up the |
| veracity of the numbers being presented. That can be | | | | phone and give the CPA a call or send them an email. |
| done by preparing compiled, reviewed or audited | | | | If you do not get a prompt response then you may |
| financial statements. | | | | have just found out that they may be hard to reach. |
| How to find a CPA | | | | If you have any questions please leave a comment |
| If you a re looking to find a CPA you could ask a | | | | and I will try to help you. |
| friend who they use, look for one in the phone book or | | | | |