Problem guide
Switching accountants without losing a month
Owners switch because of slow responses, missed deadlines, surprise bills or a business that simply outgrew its provider. A clean transition is mostly about access, records and timing.
Sound familiar?
- Emails take a week or more to get answered
- Monthly statements arrive late or not at all
- You are surprised by invoices or scope changes
- Your provider does not understand your industry
A practical path forward
1. Write down what failed
Responsiveness, accuracy, price or expertise. It becomes your matching criteria — and we ask for it.
2. Secure your access
Make sure you own admin access to your accounting software, payroll and bank feeds before you give notice.
3. Time the change
Switch after a month-end or quarter-end close when possible. Avoid mid-filing-season handovers for tax work.
4. Request the records
Ask for workpapers, reconciliations and prior returns. A new provider will review them before taking responsibility.
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FAQ
- Will my new provider fix old mistakes?
- Often a short review or cleanup is the first step. Ask each provider how they handle inherited files.
Tell us what your books need.
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