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how much money do you spend on accountants - for small startups
For small startups of 3 or less owners:
How much money do you spend on accountants per year? What is a reasonable amount?
do you recommend "doing it yourself" ?
does it matter the quality of the ...
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Finding a good lawyer / accountant for my startup
I have been told that deciding how and when to incorporate my startup is best answered by speaking to an accountant or lawyer about my individual needs. Besides relying on referrals, how can I ...
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Do I really need an accountant?
As a new startup, do I really need a part-time accountant or can software like QuickBooks do everything for me?
Perhaps a bookkeeper to input data into the software is all I need?
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What questions should I ask when interviewing a potential accountant?
We formed our LLC a few months back. We're developing a software product and we're planning to launch a very small private beta test in about a month. I'll be doing our bookkeeping, but I need help ...
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What is the process to writeoff startup costs?
From what I understand, I can write off up to $5000 of startup costs from the taxes I pay on my personal income... http://www.morebusiness.com/write-off-startup-costs
Let's say I start a website and ...
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Ballpark figure on one-time tax accountant fees
I've registered an LLC in the US as a foreigner. Registration was no problem, but I find the specific tax laws and regulations difficult, especially because it's hard to find clear information on what ...
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For a SaaS startup, do I need an accountant with ecommerce and online business experience?
When starting a business that runs online, takes recurring payments and doesn't ship physical products, how important is it to have an accountant that has experience with ecommerce and online ...
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What are the typical duties of an accountant for a software startup?
Apart from bookkeeping, what are the typical duties of an accountant for a small software based startup?
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Going with a CPA or Enrollment Agent
My business partner and I are currently looking for an accountant for our growing business. At the moment we have met with two different accountants. One was a CPA and one was an Enrollment Agent. We ...
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Interviewing / hiring accountants for a startup
What are some good questions to ask when hiring an accountant for an early stage startup?
The goal is to prepare the company for VC/Angel funding. As a first time entrepreneur I have no idea how ...
