Reply to: Is there more expensive accountants than SJD?

[Sockpuppet]

Thats a shed load of old newspaper they could buy.

[maxima]

Thank you. That what I am actually doing now. Just very busy before deadline.

You will be surprised when I tell the name of the 'cowboy'.

They are members of ACCA. Also any English judge will support my claim on ground of common sence.

I asked to pay back my 150 for opening a company and a bank account which hasnt been completed (the real cost of company formation is 25 quid and bank account I had to do myself - spend half of my working day off. So I lost additional 225 pounds).

Asked to double it for ditching me in the middle of the field without notice.
To be paid into a charity (guineapig shelter in Cambridgshire).

No answer. But I never give up. Guineapigs need food and medical treatment. Fat scientologs from Shropshire will pay indeed. Will ya!?

[cojak]

Maxima - these cowboys must belong to an accountancy institute of one kind or another.

Gather up your evidence and complain to them...

[maxima]

Short story. I believe that two things are very important for accountant - be trustworthy and accurate with numbers and forms.

One is kicked me out without notice. Havent even delivered all the services I paid for. Left my business disabled for few weeks. Say - in opposite to trust (will tell the full story later when get my money refunded - just too busy to make a claim), another one is not organised up to what I want to see from an accountant. Say - not accurate.

I am currently thinking that paying more may help find the perfect one.

Surely I am mistaken. As usual. But I cant give up. I hate to give up.

[Orangutan]

Ok, I'll bite,
Maxima, why are you looking for expensive accountants ?

[simondolan]

I was reffering to the : "I am aware that we are not the cheapest around (nor indeed the most expensive by a long way - the two other major players charge twice as much as us)." (http://forums.contractoruk.com/threa...expensive.html)

Yes, but I wasn't saying they were the only ones that charge more than us!

[maxima]

Only 2! I never said that. Try:.

I was reffering to the : "I am aware that we are not the cheapest around (nor indeed the most expensive by a long way - the two other major players charge twice as much as us)." (http://forums.contractoruk.com/threa...expensive.html)

[maxima]

Maxima: if you find out what they charge let me know, also if they are any good on the IR35 front. I'm not in IT so having IT knoweldge not a good one for me.

No promise but will try. My current contract is on its peak - have a very little time to call...

[simondolan]

Simon mentioned once that there are 2 more expensive names in the business.

Is it known who they are?

Thanks

Only 2! I never said that. Try:

JSA
360 Group
PlanIT
Hillier Hopkins
Just about any decent High Street firm

Price should not be the prime consideration when choosing an accountant,
of more importance is a firm that suits your needs: are they qualified, are they contractor specialists, do they have good credentials, will you speak to the same person twice, can you get on with them, are there exit fees, can you meet with your accountant - if you’re based in Scotland it makes no sense in having an accountant in London.

[Sockpuppet]

Not been doing this very long, have you...?

Why KPMG isnt a regular mention on here as SJD, 1st Acc Serv, Freedom whatevers I don't know. Maybe its because they don't post on here.

Maxima: if you find out what they charge let me know, also if they are any good on the IR35 front. I'm not in IT so having IT knoweldge not a good one for me.

[malvolio]

thanks. do you mean www.kpmg.co.uk ? have they got specialists in IR35 and IT contracting?

Not been doing this very long, have you...?

[Sockpuppet]

Yes. Give them a call I can't remember what they charge. I do know a mate of mine went to work for them in Cardiff though.

[maxima]

thanks. do you mean www.kpmg.co.uk ? have they got specialists in IR35 and IT contracting?

[Sockpuppet]

Kpmg?

[malvolio]

The answer was without sarcasm as well. But since you ask, while I assume there must be, I don't actually know who they are.