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<td width="85%" bgcolor="#99CCFF"><p class="style74"><strong>How well would you say your current accounting service understands and addresses your business' needs and requirements when it comes to the following matters:</strong></p>
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<li>Suggesting ways of utilising those tax saving opportunities that arise from tax law changes that affect your business. <br>
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<em> My accountant always makes proactive recommendations on ways to save tax when a tax opportunity arises.<br>
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They never do so on their own initiative, I have to ask them.<br>
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<li>Frequency of enquiring about changes in your personal or business circumstances that may favourably affect your tax position and following up with recommendations on how you can save taxes as a result of such changes. <br>
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<em>at least once a year e.g. as part of their standard procedures e.g. as part of tax year end planning or accounts preparation.<br>
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never on their own initiative, I have to tell them.<br>
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<li><em>Speed of returning your calls <br>
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</em> </em> within half working day.<br>
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within one working day.<br>
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I am still waiting</em> <em>for that call!</em></em></li>
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<td valign="baseline" bgcolor="#99CCFF"><p class="style74"><strong>Do you think the amount of taxes you pay is excessive or just right? </strong><br>
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I am making maximum savings. <br>
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I feel that I am overpaying the taxman. <br>
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I have no idea. <br>
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<td bgcolor="#99CCFF"><p class="style74"><strong>Do you recall ever been fined by the taxman as a result of having exceeded a deadline regarding filing of accounts, tax infomration etc? <br>
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</strong><em>yes<br>
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no<br>
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</em><strong>If the answer to the above is yes, would you please take a few moments to describe what the reason was for the fine?<br>
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<td bgcolor="#99CCFF"><p class="style74"><strong>Is there any time you did not receive the help and solutions you were looking for from your accountant and which you felt that you were paying the accountant to provide? <br>
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</strong><em> yes<br>
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no - I am happy with the competency and reliability of advice when needed it. <br>
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</em><strong>If the answer to the above is yes, would you please take a few moments to describe what happened?<br>
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<td bgcolor="#99CCFF"><p class="style74"><strong>Do you think your accountant communicates information in relation to your tax and other business matters (either verbally or in writing) in a clear and understandable manner?</strong><br>
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<em><span class="style40">Yes- they always speak/ write to me in clear, understandable language away from technical jargon. </span><br>
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No- most of the time it feels confusing and you need to have a degree in Accounting to understand the information you pay for! <br>
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</em><strong>If the answer to the above is no, do you think that this communication problem might affect the success of the business in any way? </strong><em><br>
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Yes, as I need a second valuable opinion coming from an expert (my accountant). <br>
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Yes, because it is very difficult for a business owner with little or no technical accounting background to use that information for easier and faster decision-making without understanding it.<br>
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<p class="style74"><strong>How important do you regard feeling comfortable with your accountant? Do you regard feeling comfortable being an essential parameter of the business relationship with him? <br>
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</strong><em>extremely important for the smooth running of the business and an essential parameter of succeeding in business. <br>
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it's purely a business matter, comfort doesn't really enter it.<br>
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<td height="408" valign="baseline" bgcolor="#99CCFF"><p class="style74"><strong>What features or attributes of an accounting service are the most valuable to you?</strong><em><br>
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</strong>Compliance work (i.e. to comply with filing requirements regarding taxes, companies House etc).<br>
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</strong></em>Making tax savings for the client. <br>
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</strong></em></em>Assistance with growing my business and profits. <br>
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<p class="style74"><strong><span class="style40">How important or critical to the success of your business would the following additional accounting services </span>be:</strong></p>
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<li>The accountant keeping an eye on a systematic basis (e.g. monthly or quarterly) on how your business finances develop and offering assistance/ recommendations on how to deal with any problems or opportunities discovered. <br>
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<em> it would enable me to make better, faster and easier business decisions.</em><br>
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<em>a second opinion, coming from a professional well placed to offer it because of his training and experience is always welcome. </em><br>
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would not really offer any signinficant benefits.<span class="style39"><br>
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<em><span class="style40">ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:</span><br>
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<td valign="bottom" bgcolor="#99CCFF"><p class="style74"><strong>How reasonable do you feel the cost of your accounting service is, when comparing with the overall exchange that you receive for your money <strong>(in terms of making you tax savings or increased earnings)? </strong><br>
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</strong><em>I receive even beyond what I pay for the service in terms of tax savings,assistance to increase profits, peace of mind and no time waste. <br>
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I receive less value for what I pay; I feel that can get better value for my money in terms of tax savings, assistance to increase profits, peace of mind and no time waste. <br>
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I think I receive what I pay for as I only use my accountants because it is mandatory to comply with the legislation; I am not looking for any other benefits from my accounting service.<br>
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<td bgcolor="#99CCFF"><p class="style74"><strong>How long have you been using your current accounting service? </strong><br>
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<em>less than 1 year</em> <br>
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<em>1 - 3 years</em><br>
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<em>over 3 years</em> </p>
<p class="style74"><strong>Would you be willing to change accountants if you were personally fully convinced that it would save you a considerable amount of money and make the running of your business easier?<br>
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<p class="style74"><strong><strong>Would you recommend your current accounting service to a friend or business contact? </strong><br>
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</strong><em>yes - without any reservation. <br>
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no</em><strong><em> - </em></strong><em>I wouldn't. </em><strong><em><br>
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</em><strong>If your answer is no, why not? </strong><em><br>
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<td bgcolor="#99CCFF"><span class="style74"><strong>What is your advice or suggestions to accountants to help them improve their service to businesses owners (i.e. to meet their needs/requirements/wishes)? <br>
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