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New year, new start. Do I need to approach my business with a CPA as a strategic partner?
By Kerkering, Barberio & Co.
With complex and ever-changing tax codes, a CPA can help you understand if and how these new rules affect your business.
 
When it comes to running a business, handling the various accounting functions internally can quickly become a daunting task, consuming precious resources. There are many intricacies and complexities, from accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll to higher-level functions such as the CFO role, budgeting, interaction with the tax code and strategic planning. How do you know when you should look to outsource some or all of the accounting functions? Below are five signs indicating it's time to seek out a strategic partner to achieve your goals.

1) You don't have time to focus on your business
2) You lack the staff and resources to have in-house or full in-house accounting
3) You're falling behind technologically
4) You don't have the financial data that you need to make business decisions
5) You're worried you're missing important tax planning opportunities

If any of these scenarios seem familiar to you, you may want to consider exploring outsourced accounting options that make sense for your business.

The Alliance is packed with quality members that you can team up with. Consider the following companies, listed under the Accounting/CPA category in our Member Directory:
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Jamie Phillips
1001 3rd Ave W, Suite 500
Bradenton, FL 34205
941-747-0500
Website

Cavanaugh & Co., LLP
Carol Lily
2381 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34237
941-366-2983
Website

CS&L CPAs
Jill Davis
1001 3rd Ave W, Suite 700
Bradenton, FL 34205
941-748-1040
Website

Ellen Binen-Milbrod CPA, LLC
Ellen Binen-Milbrod
5620 Tara Blvd, Suite 203
Bradenton, FL 34203
732-257-7570
Website

Green & Associates CPAs, LLC
Gregory Green
101 Riverfront Blvd, Suite 520
Bradenton, FL 34205
Website

Hill Barth King CPAs & Consultants
John Owen
1777 Main Street, Suite 301
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-957-4242
Website

Hueston & Company CPA LLC
Anthony Hueston
8792 SR 70 E, Suite 102
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-744-0604
Website

JMT Accounting & Administrative Management, Inc.
Monique Toler
9040 Town Center Pkwy
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Josie Parr CPA LLC
Josie Parr
1767 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, #339
Bradenton, FL 34211
Website

Kerkering Barberio & Co.
Heather Williams
9423 Town Center Pkwy
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-954-3207
Website


Lanese & Associates
Rick Bennett
32 South Osprey Ave, Suite 201
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-870-8909
Website

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Dianne Kopczynski
1401 Manatee Ave. W, Suite 1200
Bradenton, FL 34205
941-747-4483
Website

RSM US LLP

Debbie Fallucca
100 Second Ave S, Suite 600
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-821-6161

Smartchoice Business Solutions
Lisa Thompson
1014 8th Ave W
Palmetto, FL 34221
941-721-6211

Weil, Akman, Baylin & Coleman CPAs
Michele Tremblay
9027 Town Center Parkway
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
410-561-4411

For any of your business or personal needs, keep your fellow Alliance members in mind. For a complete and up-to-date list of all members, visit