I can’t tell you how many cases like this I’ve seen over the years. The number probably goes into the hundreds.
I’m sure it’s difficult for you to imagine, but accountants are people too. The problem is that in any sort of a professional practice, a practitioner’s problems shouldn’t affect their clients.
When they do, it normally only spells one word…trouble. Over the years, the situations I’ve handled have included clients who had…
1 – Accountants with drug and alcohol problems
2 – Practitioners going through a nasty divorce
3 – CPA’s who’ve lost a child of a close loved one
4 – Tax Accountants dealing with debilitating illnesses or any other malady known to man
One day your accountant woke up and just didn’t want to practice anymore. Your calls remain unanswered, emails aren’t returned, and your work becomes late missing deadlines. Whatever the case, the results are always the same.
If you don’t take action, you’ll be the one who pays the price.
I realize that it isn’t easy to change accountants. In many cases there’s a lot of loyalty. This person has helped you for decades and there’s comfort in the relationship.
What should you do?
Let me leave you with this…
One thing is certain. These situations don’t have a tendency to get better with time. They usually get worse.
Much worse.
When work doesn’t get completed in a timely manner there are penalties and interest that accrue. I’ve seen situations where clients received audit letters because their work was late.
The State of Illinois loves sending out audit requests when years remain unfilled. It’s the easiest and surest way for them to collect those taxes.
Many are concerned that if they leave a trusted advisor with work remaining uncompleted that it will never get done. But nothing could be further from the truth.
If you send it to us, we’ll get it done.
Many are concerned that a new practitioner won’t be any better. They think that maybe their calls won’t be returned or that the work will remain uncompleted.
But nothing could be further from the truth. We’ve seen every sort of situation imaginable and have always handled the issues professionally.
If you don’t deal with this situation now, the person who’ll pay the price is you.
We’re all going to get through this. Let’s get through it together.
Accounting Solutions Ltd. stands ready to complete our mission and purpose of protecting you, your family, and your business. Whether you need Payroll Services, or Accounting and Tax Work, you have but to ask. I’m here and I remain,
Sincerely yours,
Chris Amundson
President
Accounting Solutions Ltd.
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