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You end up taking on so many hats when you become a small business owners \u2014 besides being the actual owner, you often have to be the customer service, HR, creative, operations manager, finance manager, and more. And while doing the DIY thing can be great for a while, eventually you\u2019ll need to bring in the pros. If you\u2019ve been wondering whether or not one of those pros should be an accountant, here are five signs it\u2019s time to hire one.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

You’ve\u00a0got a tax problem<\/strong><\/p>\n

If tax time sends you into a spiral of despair every year, then you should definitely find an accountant to take the pressure off. It\u2019s much easier on you, and the accountant will likely be able to find benefits that you would otherwise miss out on. And you should definitely hire an accountant if you get an unexpected tax bill \u2014 they can help you figure out how to take care of it.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re getting your first brick and mortar premises<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting your first premises is exciting, but it also comes along with lots of expenses, so it\u2019s important to have an accountant to keep an eye on them.<\/p>\n

The same goes for any time you\u2019re getting major business assets, by the way \u2014 if you\u2019re getting a lot of new equipment in, you\u2019ll need an accountant to keep track of your expenses and the depreciation of the assets.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re expanding<\/strong><\/p>\n

As soon as your business starts to gain traction and expand, it\u2019s a good idea to bring in an accountant, even if you start by only seeing one at tax time. If you\u2019re expanding your business in a bigger way, especially one that requires you to get financing or a change of legal jurisdiction (like working in another country), then you definitely need to bring in an accountant.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re hiring an employee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiring an employee brings a new level of financial complexity to your business, so it\u2019s best to bring an accountant in to make sure that everything is OK. Many accountants also offer payroll services, which will take a lot of paperwork off your hands.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re seeking investment or financing<\/strong><\/p>\n

An accountant can help you make sure that your business\u2019s finances are sorted before you have to go around showing them to investors or a bank, and they can also give you advice on your business plan, which is an important part of your financing proposal.<\/p>\n

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Wondering whether it\u2019s time for you to hire an accountant? Talk to us about it in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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