Anyone with Fusion Accountants?

[malvolio]

Can opt out of the CH return to save Fusion fees. Is IR35 really in an accountant's remit beyond knowledge of avoiding the basic pitfalls? Their about us page says: "We also have a significant number of Freelance/Contractors/Locums for whom we provide IR35 advice and all accounting services."

They told me they do Flat Rate Scheme (who doesn't), I've no plans to income-shift (S660a). I didn't know qualified accountants are worse than chartered, so hopefully that's not too significant. Bit worrying about them being a recent startup, but they have multiple offices and are an HMRC Registered Agent (is that good?). I agree it's a bit weird how they charge extra for bank feeds, is there a cheaper edition of FA without this feature? I upload my bank statements to Free Agent at the moment (am switching accountants), so not having feeds doesn't bother me too much.

You started it, you decide. There are apparently better and rather more established alternatives who genuinely understand our particular business. And if you're buying your accountant on the basis of cost, that's not a good idea: good ones don't cost you money.

BTW, just one observation: I don't do FRS, it doesn't suit my business needs. As with everything, understand your own business fully before you hand it over to someone else to look after for you.

[stonecircle]

Yes FRS only makes sense when expenses are below a threshold. As a general life maxim, I try to understand my suppliers' tasks\products so as to avoid being ripped off. Thanks for your input.