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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey "Small Business Needs and the Role of the Accountant". As a token of appreciation, please visit our client's website www.scconsultingservices.co.cc to receive your free consultation.

It will take approximately three minutes to complete the questionnaire which is divided into four sections.The last section is a general section to be answered by all participants. The first three sections will be answered according to:

1. Business owners who currently use the services of Accountants
2. New business owners seeking to engage the services of an Accountant
3. Business owners who maintain their own accounting records

Please select your respective category and complete all the questions under that category.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Marketing Majic by email at the email address [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
BUSINESS OWNERS WHO CURRENTLY USE THE SERVICES OF AN ACCOUNTANT

What challenges do you face in your daily operations?
 
Growing your business/adding new clients
 
Generating revenue
 
Offering better client service/products
 
Not having enough time
 
Keeping up with industry trends
 
Higher customer retention
 
Staffing issues (such as recruitment, hiring and retention)
 
Managing finances
 
Other

 
 
 
What can an Accountant (or accounting firm) offer to better service you as a client?

 
Up to date technology/software
 
Better business advice and counseling
 
Staff who are more accessible
 
Lower accounting fees
 
Help with payroll
 
Help you better understand basic bookkeeping and accounting practices for your business
 
Other

 
 
How satisfied are you with your Accountant with respect to the following categories:
Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
Knowledge of your industry
Experience/competence
Availability
Keeping up with laws and regulations
Trust
Keeping up with new technology and software
Providing timely and accurate information
Explaining things clearly
Fees are reasonable
Helping with payroll
 
 
 
How much do you currently pay your Accountant (express if paid annually, monthly or weekly in the last box provided)? What information is processed and received for this amount?
 
Financial Statements
 
Cash Flow Analysis
 
Profit & Loss Analysis
 
Vat Returns
 
Tax Returns
 
Regular Consultations
 
Accountant Enters The Data Into the Accounting Software Package
 
Fees Charged $
 

 
 
FOR NEW BUSINESS OWNERS SEEKING TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF AN ACCOUNTANT


What role do you need your Accountant to play in determining the success of your business? Ask yourself the following questions:

YES NO
Do you need assistance determining your business structure -- sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation?
Do you need guidance in establishing your accounting systems for quarterly and year-end reports?
Would you like to use a software program for accounting and year-end reports?
Are you clear about which taxes you need to pay and when you need to pay them?
Do you need further assistance with payroll?
Will your business require year-end paperwork completed tax returns and audits?
Do you understand tax laws well enough to represent yourself if you are audited?
Do you know how to depreciate your startup costs?
Do you know how to roll personal property into business property for taxation purposes?
Will you use your personal home or automobile for business purposes?
Do you know what expenses are tax deductible?
Do you know how to keep personal and business expenses separate for tax purposes?
Will you require assistance in determining how best to equip your new business, whether it be purchasing or leasing?
Do you truly understand financial statements?
 
 
 
FOR BUSINESS OWNERS WHO MAINTAIN THEIR OWN ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Are you competent in all areas of book keeping? If your answer is No, please state for what procedures do you normally receive assistance.
   
If not in what areas would you like to become more knowledgeable in or further develop?
   
What software package do you currently use?
   
 
 
 
GENERAL QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS

What form of business do you operate?
 
Sole Proprietorship
 
Partnership
 
Corporation
 
 
 
How long were you in operation?
 
Less than 1 year
 
1-2 years
 
2-5 years
 
Over 5 years
 
 
 
What products and services do you sell?
   
What is your business email address?
   
Would you like to be informed about our training workshops and services?
   
Tell us what kind of information you would like to see on your Accountant's website that would help you in your day to day operation?
   
 
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this survey.
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