Dare to ask: what advice can you turn to your accountant for?
April 2023 – Your accountant does more than your bookkeeping. He or she is also perfectly placed to advise you in various aspects of entrepreneurship.
Taxation, finance and compliance
An accountancy firm's knowledge and expertise lie primarily in taxation and finance. Questions about tax optimisation, VAT and financial planning are the butt of every accountant's thinking.
Frequently asked questions:
Is my organisation meeting all VAT obligations?
How can I improve my VAT position?
I do business abroad: which tax obligations do I have to comply with?
How do I ensure a sound financial policy for my company?
As a company director, how can I secure my pension?
Business strategy
The role of the accountant is evolving into that of business partner and CFO of the entrepreneur. So, you can also turn to your accountancy firm with questions about business strategy.
Frequently asked questions:
How is my company performing against competitors?
What areas for improvement are there?
Is this the right time to invest?
How can I cut costs and optimise my returns?
Administrative support
Smooth administration and business management is a must for entrepreneurs. Your accountant is at home in processing many hundreds of documents a day quickly and efficiently. Leverage that knowledge to control your own paper mill. Want to digitise? Your accountant is sure to help you get started.
Frequently asked questions:
How can I digitise my document flow?
How can I make and track my payments efficiently?
How do I monitor my debtors correctly?
How do I manage my customers and suppliers?
How do I create and send quotes and invoices efficiently?
Legal advice
You have every interest in ensuring that your affairs are legally watertight. Smooth cooperation with clients, partners and employees is paramount. Encountering problems? Ask your accountant for help.
Frequently asked questions:
How do I contractually protect my interests?
How do I arrange cooperation with my co-partners?
How do I protect my private assets against creditors?
How do I arrange business succession?
What does a divorce mean for me and my business?
Conclusion? Dare to ask
Your accountant is a vessel of knowledge. But use it wisely. Do you have a specific question that you think your accountant will have to answer? Ask them anyway. He or she has an extensive network. Chances are your accountant will be able to put you in touch with the right person.
