Signs You Need a New Accountant

Whether you run a business and need help with the complicated finances involved, or you just want someone with more financial experience to manage your personal accounts, there are many good reasons to hire an accountant. However, not all accountants are equally skilled, and you may find your current accountant is not serving your needs as well as you would like.

Our team at JAYA Financial has extensive experience in the accounting business, and we know how to tell when someone is good at the job and when they are not. In this article, we’ll go over a few signs it’s time to get a new accountant.

• Poor Communication – A good accountant is proactive about communicating with their clients. You should never have to wonder about what your accountant thinks of your financial situation because they should keep you posted about it with regular updates—the accountants on our team certainly will. If your current accountant lacks good communication skills, we encourage you to hire someone else.
• Missed Deadlines – A big part of the point of having an accountant is to make sure you don’t miss any important tax deadlines. If your accountant is late with any of your paperwork, they aren’t performing their duties well, and we encourage you to find someone who can stay on top of things.
• Lack of Improvement – Another key part of an accountant’s responsibilities is to help you improve your financial situation over time. If years go by and your finances continue to stagnate, we recommend hiring another accountant. You can count on our team to help you make wise investments to grow your assets over time.