Searching for Pro bono Accounting Support for a business

[Jayman21]

Hello, Am searching for a Pro bono Accounting Support from an accountant who can help bring a company account up to date (i.e. update the company HMRCs accounts of a business.) The business is not a charity but has gone through challenging times and just coming out of a difficult place).

Spoke to a few people, did some research and was recommended the below who provide pro bono accounting with confidentiality
- Accounting for International Development (AfID)
- national pro bono centre

Your recommendations are welcome. Thanks

 

[Mark T Jones]

Ask yourself this question - why would someone want to give their time and skills for nothing?

The organisations you highlighted are very much about good causes - 'helping business' is unlikely to come under that banner.

If you are in the turnaround phase, you may find an accountant who will accept deferred terms (possibly with a guarantee), or some kind of quid pro quo arrangement.

 

[GLAbusiness]

If it’s free and quick it won’t be good

If it’s free and good it will take ages

 

[Chris Ashdown]

Have you done any Pro bono work yourself, Have you spent hours doing your own records into a spreadsheet or basic accounts package. Why do you feel you deserve free support

 

[Jayman21]

Have you done any Pro bono work yourself, Have you spent hours doing your own records into a spreadsheet or basic accounts package. Why do you feel you deserve free support

the answer is yes. I have done alot of free service / pro bono:
- Free business and career mentoring
- Free IT support
- Free Counselling (well being therapy)

There is nothing wrong with searching for a pro bono if the situation calls for it. By all means paying for the service would be preferred.

 

[Jayman21]

If it’s free and quick it won’t be good

If it’s free and good it will take ages

You have a point. But not everyone is like that. Some of us are happy to deliver a free service if it goes towards a real cause.

 

[Jayman21]

Ask yourself this question - why would someone want to give their time and skills for nothing?

The organisations you highlighted are very much about good causes - 'helping business' is unlikely to come under that banner.

If you are in the turnaround phase, you may find an accountant who will accept deferred terms (possibly with a guarantee), or some kind of quid pro quo arrangement.

the answer is yes. I have done alot of free service / pro bono:
- Free business and career mentoring
- Free IT support
- Free Counselling (well being therapy)

There is nothing wrong with searching for a pro bono if the situation calls for it. By all means paying for the service would be preferred.

 

[NickGrogan]

Some of us are happy to deliver a free service if it goes towards a real cause.

Is saving your business money a real cause?

I can understand helping charities/schools/clubs etc, but not random businesses.

 

[Daybooks]

Hello, Am searching for a Pro bono Accounting Support from an accountant who can help bring a company account up to date (i.e. update the company HMRCs accounts of a business.) The business is not a charity but has gone through challenging times and just coming out of a difficult place).

Spoke to a few people, did some research and was recommended the below who provide pro bono accounting with confidentiality
- Accounting for International Development (AfID)
- national pro bono centre

Your recommendations are welcome. Thanks

Are these HMRC accounts of the business different to the company’s normal bookkeeping records?

Notwithstanding, try a local college offering accountancy courses. They may have students who could use it as experience. You should then get them properly verified.

 

[Jayman21]

Is saving your business money a real cause?

I can understand helping charities/schools/clubs etc, but not random businesses.

please read thread contributions from others and my responses. Thanks

 

[Jayman21]

Are these HMRC accounts of the business different to the company’s normal bookkeeping records?

Notwithstanding, try a local college offering accountancy courses. They may have students who could use it as experience. You should then get them properly verified.

good idea. thanks