When talking about studying accounting with my daughter in year 12, I got nothing but an eye roll and a complete lack of interest. I get it, not many people really desire to be an “accountant” when they are in their teens. It’s not associated with excitement, being cool and far from sexy. 

However, when you are a business owner you really need someone who’s not full of excitement and not worried about being cool.  The sexy thing, well that’s your opinion.

Your accountant should be someone who is willing to be a running mate for you and your business.  Sometimes l like to describe it as being a parent or mentor for your business.  That person you can always contact for support and reassurance.  When you’re second-guessing yourself, that person you can always feel comfortable with discussing the issues.

Your accountant should be a reliable and consistent person in your business. They are not always about the exciting things in life, they can be a killjoy to your thoughts and bring you back into reality.  Your accountant should be about the little things that really build your business.  Helping lay one brick at a time to build a solid foundation that will help you with your long-term success.

Never see your accountant as a cost, they are an investment in your business’s success.