Hi, thank you. The jury is out on whether or not I want the client. Re the accounts, as far as I understand the accountant left everything to the day of the deadline for submission. The client was not available that day (he did warn the accountant), and so the accountant submitted without agreement. Six of one, half-a-dozen of the other I guess. However I am aware that the accountant in question has personal probs, and has been somewhat flaky over the past few months. ...c'est la vie. This is borne out by the ongoing failure to meet promised dates (three so far) for the re-work of the accounts submitted.
Thank you for your comment, I'm very appreciative of all who have responded so far.
That is a very good question! Thank you...Not having seen all the detail, I would have to guess, it would be an overstatement of the profit, because these were costs / expenses that were not included. The company made a loss, so I believe a slightly bigger loss. Does that make sense?
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Thank you all for your sage advice. I think I have enough guidance now.
Yes, shame about the anonymity...silly me for replying to the replies. D'uh!
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..oh, and btw, the client has paid up front for the preparation of the accounts under discussion !!
Hi, thank you. The jury is out on whether or not I want the client. Re the accounts, as far as I understand the accountant left everything to the day of the deadline for submission. The client was not available that day (he did warn the accountant), and so the accountant submitted without agreement. Six of one, half-a-dozen of the other I guess. However I am aware that the accountant in question has personal probs, and has been somewhat flaky over the past few months. ...c'est la vie. This is borne out by the ongoing failure to meet promised dates (three so far) for the re-work of the accounts submitted.
Thank you for your comment, I'm very appreciative of all who have responded so far.
That is a very good question! Thank you...Not having seen all the detail, I would have to guess, it would be an overstatement of the profit, because these were costs / expenses that were not included. The company made a loss, so I believe a slightly bigger loss. Does that make sense?