Top 10 Criticisms Of Accountants...And How We're Different
It costs me £50 every time I phone them.
Maslins encourage regular contact with clients and only charge fixed fees for work done, with no charge for ad hoc advice.My accounts bills are huge & always come when cashflow is bad.
Not only are our fees very reasonable, but we spread the bill for most clients into an affordable monthly amount.My accounts may as well be in greek, I don't understand a word.
We are happy to sit down with you and discuss in plain English the important findings from our work, and what it means for your business.My accountant is stuck in the dark ages. I want someone who is flexible with communication methods and software packages.
We make it as easy as possible for you to contact us. We also keep abreast of new software packages and can recommend as appropriate.I never meet my accountant, I always get fobbed off with excuses.
We love meeting business people. If you'd like to meet we are happy to oblige.I have to go through several staff members to speak to who I want.
Direct mobile numbers are available for all relevant staff members.My accountant did some complex tax planning a few years ago. Since then fees have doubled as apparently "my affairs are more complex".
Whilst we try to minimise our clients' tax liabilities, we avoid complex strategies where tax savings are wiped out by increased professional fees.They just do the same thing every year, I don't get any useful input.
Whether your business is rapidly growing, or struggling, we're thinking ahead for possible problems around the corner.My accountant really has no idea what he's talking about.
Our team comprises Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers, and we ensure all staff are up to date on relevant issues.They have plush town centre offices. I hate my fees subsidising this.
We operate from a basement office which keeps overheads low and enables us to pass the savings on to you.