Fox & Company, CPA's has been servicing small businesses, individuals and government as an accountant in the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR metro area for over 15 years. Our goal is to offer high quality CPA services at affordable rates, consulting small businesses and individuals on how to manage their business properly to minimize their tax liability and maximize their growth.

Choosing an Accountant for your Small Business

There are many partners you will work with as your start and grow your business. Who you choose as your accountant is going to have a large impact on the financial structure and liability of your company. It is critical to evaluate the qualifications and experience of the accountants you are shopping to service your small business.

One of the first things to remember as a small business is to not under estimate how important your accountant is to the success of your business. Not all accountants are created equal. The type of business you operate and the structure are important variables in the decision of who to hire. From record keeping to tax implications, your accounting structure and management is one of the single most important factors in the growth of your small business.

The second area to examine is their experience. Not just in years of service, but in the types of businesses they service or have served in the past. The type of business you are in (retail, manufacturing, etc.) is important to consider when choosing an accountant. Typically, a CPA will have a niche or several niche areas they serve. Consider the size of the businesses they currently serve, the type of businesses and their overall experience in the field of accounting and taxes. You want to choose someone who is going to best serve your business, so understanding their experience and types of businesses they handle today will be a critical part of finding the best partner for your business.

Lastly, talk to some of their current clients. This will help you understand the level of service and consulting you can expect from clients they are already serving as well as how satisfied they are with their current CPA services.