Any tips on starting your own accounting firm? Especially without CPA/EA?

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What services would you be offering? I can’t imagine many people would be interested in having taxes prepared by a non CPA.

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And why would they go to you when there are tons of CPAs doing that same work?

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I’d say first tip is get your cpa/ea

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If I was casually interested in exploring the idea of starting a business, I’d consider reading books from thought leaders in the small firm/business startup space.

I’ve read excerpts from information Mark Rosenberg has published in the past and I think his books likely would be helpful, albeit expensive.

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I doubt anyone would disagree. But why bother stating the obvious?

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Is it a requirement at EY to be a jerk? Lol it’s always the comments from EY people that are the rudest.

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Having a masters in either tax or accounting may be helpful in lieu of CPA. Start small and work your way up. It will take time to prove yourself and build your brand so don’t have too high of expectations for starting out. Start within your network, go to events, know what is within and outside of your skillset.

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lol thanks

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