5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Work With a QuickBooks ProAdvisor

If you are in business the IRS requires that you keep a record of your income and expenses. To meet this requirement many business owners choose QuickBooks as it is the #1 accounting software for small businesses. And in today’s world many people choose QuickBooks Online, the cloud-based software. QBO allows you to access your data easily and conveniently from any device with an internet connection. With state-of-the-art encryption and authentication you can rest assured that your financial information is safe and secure. QBO integrates with over 750 third-party apps to simplify and automate various accounting tasks.

At this point you must be wondering, “if QuickBooks Online can do all of these things, why do I need a ProAdvisor?”

1. A ProAdvisor is a QuickBooks Expert

A ProAdvisor is someone who has accounting knowledge, been trained with QBO software and passed a certification exam given by Intuit. This is to prove their knowledge of the software and all of its uses. Every year a ProAdvisor is again tested to ensure that they are up-to-date with all of the updated features of QBO. This way you know they will provide you with the latest and effective tools. With their knowledge they can guide you to what works best for your unique business needs.

2. Proper Setup

This is a very critical step. If you do not setup your books correctly, come tax time you will have to fix all the mistakes. This is so that your accountant can properly file your taxes. Retracing the steps to find and fix errors will cost you time and money. So it is advisable to do it properly from the beginning. If you are already in business and are switching to QBO you have the option to start with the current tax year. However, you may decide you want your historical data moved over to have all your records accessible for easy access and comparison. Putting all of your historical data into QBO is not required but some businesses choose this option.

3. Cost and Time Savings

Working with a ProAdvisor will save you money in the long run. Yes, you could do all the accounting yourself or hire an employee to do it for you. However, either will cost more than contracting a ProAdvisor to handle your bookkeeping and payroll. Like I said before, ProAdvisors are experts in QBO so they will be accurate and efficient and know the appropriate tools to use. The time you save can be better spent working on your business and earning revenue. If you are first-time user to QBO then a ProAdvisor can also offer you a discount on your subscription for as long as you use QBO. Intuit runs specials offering 50% off or 3 months for free. However, once that time has passed, you cannot get discounts. With a ProAdvisor subscription, you can get a discount month after month even if you upgrade or downgrade your subscription. This could save your business hundreds of dollars each year.

4. Training

ProAdvisors are here to help business owners understand what features are available to them to make workflow smoother and more accurate. ProAdvisors are like having your own customer support agent. They will be able to get answers to your questions and save you from spending hours searching for answers or on the phone with Intuit’s customer support. Your ProAdvisor wants you to understand how to properly use the software to eliminate mistakes from improper entries.

5. Provide Advice

With all of your business financial information available in QBO a ProAdvisor can assist you with planning and achieving your goals. They have access to reports and can provide you with valuable information to make data-driven decisions about your business. With this information you can eliminate all the guesswork and make your business more profitable. Your ProAdvisor will keep you up-to-date with your revenue, costs, expenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable so you always know where your business stands financially

The choice to use QBO is a winner. It is the top accounting software for small businesses. Make the choice to work with a trained expert in the latest accounting software. This will allow your business to grow to its full potential without having to navigate through all of the learning curves. Your business will win too.