Is the accountant a CPA (certified public accountant)?

A CPA has met additional educational experience requirements. On the other hand, CPAs are generally more expensive than non-certified accountants. Is the accountant a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accounts)? • Members must keep the CPA designation. • Members must meet continuing education requirements. • Members of AICPA's Division of Firms submit their records for a regular review by other Division of Firms' members. Does the accountant share your philosophy? For example, you may want to be conservative with your taxes, or you may want to "push the envelope" to maximize your tax savings. Does the accountant have experience with your financial life or type of business? For example, if you are looking for an accountant for you as an individual, does she have experience with medical expense deductions and disability income? What size is the accounting firm? Small to mid-size firms are: • Small enough to care about you or your business. • Large enough to be ...  more