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  1. Maccademia

    Is cheap accountancy good value?

    Ha ha! No I wasn't referring to any one company (or franchise) in particular and I purposely didn't mention one. But it was one of the ones that comes up when you google 'online accountants'. I instinctively avoid anything with the word 'cheap' attached!
  2. Maccademia

    Is cheap accountancy good value?

    I realise you don't have all the details but I feel I don't fall into the 'no frills' category and would have expected general advice on incorporation vs partnership from a tax perspective. The online firm I have had the quote from states: "Unlimited help and advice via Skype, email, phone &...
  3. Maccademia

    Is cheap accountancy good value?

    Thanks all. I'm getting the clear message that I should be using a cloud based accounting package to cut down on bookkeeping charges passed on to me by the accountant. Then find an accountant who is incorporating that package into their systems
  4. Maccademia

    Is cheap accountancy good value?

    I agree, That's what has upset me. I haven't ever used an online bookkeeping package. I submit the data to the accountants every Vat 1/4 and they do the rest. Nor have they ever suggested it as a way of reducing the fees....
  5. Maccademia

    Is cheap accountancy good value?

    It's an ecommerce business so I submit totals of transactions and statements from third party sellers. So there are a few thousand transactions a year but they aren't having to enter them individually
  6. Maccademia

    Is cheap accountancy good value?

    This is my first thread so go easy on me! I think I'm paying too much for accountancy. Present situation - Ltd Company, Turnover £130K, Vat returns, payroll of two, all the usual company tax returns and end of year stuff. Yearly bill £2650 +vat. The final straw for me and the reason I am looking...