Over the years, I've always done my own taxes and managed my own books. It's tedious, but why pay somebody else to do it?
When I incorporated back in 2005, I decided that I would find an accountant. Choosing to be an optimist about my business' future, it seemed wise to find somebody good and establish a relationship with them while I was still a small business.
Through a friend, I was referred to Jeff Wyckoff.
Our first meeting was memorable. He showed me why I should have organized as an S Corp instead of a C Corp. In order to make that switch, he had to fill out a form and send it to the IRS. The form required justification for the change. He rattled off an official sounding statement. I pointed out that he essentially said "This guy didn't know what he was doing and now we're trying to clean up the mess" 
Our second meeting played an important role in moving me into being completely independent. He had reviewed my business finances in preparation for the 2006 tax year. He told me that I was running thin and not charging enough for my services. That was something I had known but didn't have the courage to tell myself.
This guy's a really good accountant, but he became more valuable by telling me a truth that I was afraid to tell myself. It gave me the nudge I needed to change things, even though the notion of doing so was a bit scary.
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Sean Winstead