Business in Singapore; Why Accountants Should Be Your Best Friends

Why Accountants Should Be Your Best Friends

It should be of no news in hindi to you that, if you run a business in Singapore things happen more freely when you have the right contacts, and some good quality relationships with those that you trade with. Nobody wants to do business with somebody that they don’t like, or dread going to see, do they. Well, that’s where accountants come into their own because, even if the accounts are the last thing you want to be thinking about, what you get from your accountant makes it very hard to have a one-sided relationship.

Help to reduce the amount of tax you pay

As a business owner, you may be entitled to some well-earned tax deductions depending upon your business type, and what it has paid out for. You should find that a good quality accountant will be able to ascertain which purchases can be itemised and recorded in such a way that they serve to be tax-deductible purchases. Furthermore, your accounting services should be capable of making sure that you know how to make the most of this aspect of business finance, moving forward as well as making sure that you receive the tax relief that has been applied for.

Help to maintain your mental well-being, time, and money

If your business has been operating for some time already, then you will no doubt be familiar with the added pressure that comes with making sure all your accounts are ready for your end of year reports. Well, you can be rest assured that you aren’t alone on that front because, even if your company secretary is on the ball, for many business owners the process still brings added stress or ill feeling, worse than that of being in debt, in some cases.

However, a decent quality accountant can help you to structure your records in a more user-friendly way so that when it’s time for your annual report, there are fewer question marks, or jigsaw pieces to try and place together. One way of doing this is to compile monthly reports that they can check for you regularly throughout the year, providing extra financial maintenance, and peace of mind

Massively reduce the chances of an audit

The reporting of accounts usually causes people to feel the way that they do because of the potential consequences of getting something wrong, and although audits can be random, they are more likely if something isn’t reported correctly. If you are chosen for an audit, mandatory or otherwise you may find that it is one of the most unsettling situations to find yourself in, asides from a hefty fine, of course. A skilled accountant will be able to massively lessen the risks of you being subject to an audit, and to ensure that it’s just a tick box exercise should your business be notified through no wrongdoing. 

Pave a way for the future

It can be hard to look ahead when focusing on the daily running of your operations, however, when it comes to your accounts and your future wellbeing, the detail really is in the planning. One of your accountants’ goals should be to help you to plan for the future, which should find you spending less time focusing on the day-to-day stuff and spending more time focusing on the bigger picture.