By show of hands, who here would rather work IN your business (e.g., finding clients, working on challenging matters, growing your network) rather than ON your business? Looks like a few “ONs” but mostly “INs” from here. The fact is, however, that you have chosen to start your own business (or to partner up with others) and there is no escaping the need to work both IN and ON your business. Overall Accounting Rule of Thumb: You have two choices - you can either manage the ba

This is a guest post written by Alicyn McLeod from McLeod Tax and Consulting. This is Part 1 of a three-part series addressing the importance of properly vetting a Certified Public Accountant for you business or personal needs. Introduction Business associates and prospective clients often ask me similar questions that can be summed up into “How do I vet a Certified Public Accountant?” This is a crucial question to ask – whether you’re a novice or experienced when it comes to