{"id":1079,"date":"2018-11-28T09:44:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T09:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idyllaccounting.co.uk\/?p=1079"},"modified":"2022-01-27T14:39:42","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T14:39:42","slug":"stuck-with-a-bad-accountant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idyllaccounting.co.uk\/stuck-with-a-bad-accountant\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuck with a bad accountant?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Here’s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Register with a new firm \u2013 this usually involves signing an engagement letter and forwarding copies of your identification such as a passport\/driving licence and a proof of address (for instance a utility bill). You might wish to let them know why you\u2019re moving away from your current accountants so that they can make sure you get a better service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Write to your current accountants to let them know of the switch. An e-mail will suffice. You don\u2019t have to give them a reason, but doing so might help them improve. Tell them your new accountant\u2019s name so when a professional clearance letter arrives, they have the authorisation to disclose your information. You should also agree on a deadline for the outstanding work to be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Your new accountant will advise you how to authorise them as your agent \u2013 this involves either sending a form 64-8 or performing an action in your online government account. Both methods are quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Once your previous accountants have finished their work and supplied the new firm with all the information, you\u2019re all ready for a fresh start! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t hesitate to move \u2013 you should be satisfied with the services you pay for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And in case you still haven\u2019t found your dream accountants \u2013 read\u00a0\u201cWhy Us\u201d<\/a>\u00a0or simply\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0to see how we can help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You don\u2019t have to \u2013 changing accountants is easy and can be done in just a few steps. Here’s what you need to do: 1. Register with a new firm \u2013 this usually involves signing an engagement letter and forwarding copies of your identification such as a passport\/driving licence and a proof of …<\/p>\n