Accountants offer a wide selection of services - from payroll and financial reports to tax returns and expansion advice - that will help your business start-up succeed and thrive. In an ideal situation, you should've had several conversations with an accountant before beginning your new business about company formation, partnerships, and taxation. Many start-up owners have little to no previous business experience, so this guidance is crucial. Here we’ve put together a guide that highlights the ways an accountant could help your business.