Working with a Virtual Accountant?

A virtual accountant is an accountant that provides accounting and finance services to small business clients via a virtual or online environment on a contractual basis.  By utilizing advances in technology as a way to communicate and deliver data, a virtual accountant can assist small businesses owners with all areas of accounting and finance in a safe and secure environment.

If you're a small business owner who is overwhelmed with running your business and trying to do your own accounting you are finding that one of the two tasks is being neglected.  Consider outsourcing your accounting functions to an expert so that you can focus on running your business.  By outsourcing your accounting, you can rest assured that your finances will be in the hands of an expert. 

A virtual accountant can provide you with various levels of accounting expertise without the hassle of having to schedule in person, face to face meetings.  You can use Skype to schedule face to face meetings from the comfort of your home office.  Skype uses your internet broadband connection to make free voice and video calls via the internet.  This service requires that you download Skype's free software which will allow you to talk, send instant messages or make video calls to other Skype users. Skype also allows you to make phone or mobile calls for affordable low rates.  It's this type of technology that makes interacting in a virtual environment convenient and easy. Also if your computer doesn't come with a built in web camera you will need to purchase one to take advantage of the video calling feature. 

To work with a virtual accountant, you will also need a way to transfer of documents. My clients prefer to scan documents and send pdf files. This is the simplest and least expensive way to transfer documents to your virtual accountant.  Most small business owners already own a scanner that is used to scan documents.  As your business grows and your transactions grow then a document management system may be preferable.

A reliable accounting system that provides a way for the accountant and small business client to exchange financial information is also needed to work in a virtual environment.  Quickbooks is one of the most popular small business accounting systems on the market today. It also has the capability of ensuring that a small business owner and accountant can work together successfully in a virtual environment.


Depending on your individual needs we can design a plan that will fit your needs and most importantly your budget. We find that most small business owners need assistance setting up their books correctly and a monthly or quarterly review of their books.  While other small business owners require assistance with all aspects of accounting as well as business consulting and planning services.  Depending on your particular needs we can set up a plan that is beneficial for your individual business needs.  We offer a free one hour consultation.  Visit us at www.sfsgroupllc.com.

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