Choosing a chartered accountant to help with a business

A chartered accountant can help you start up a business and run it with confidence

It is a good idea to consult a chartered accountant before you set up a business. A chartered accountant can ensure that you make the best decisions right from the start.

Chartered accountants can examine your business ideas and evaluate profit potential. They can also help you to manage growth successfully and minimise business tax.

Chartered accountants working independently offer help and advice to businesses. Many chartered accountants are also employed within businesses of every size. Their training and business expertise make them valuable assets.

Always remember to check for the title 'chartered accountant' when looking for help with your business. Anyone can call themselves an 'accountant', even if they have no qualifications.

Chartered accountants spend a minimum of three years in on the job training and pass two sets of exams before they qualify. They are supported and regulated by the ICAEW throughout their careers.