Looking for a CPA in Delaware area to help me with taxes.

Question

Looking for a CPA in Delaware area to help me with taxes. How to find them? I am not in US but registered business in DE.

thanks.

Answer 1

Check with the Delaware Society of CPAs.  http://www.dscpa.org/

They have a method for you to ask for a referral.  

Try to get at least three, and then interview them over the phone.  Be prepared to discuss the type of business you have, how much hand-holding you will need (e.g., do you keep very good records, or do you throw everything into a shoebox), what is their fee structure, do they have experience with your type of business, what your gross revenues are and in what cities and states you do business in (this will give them an idea of how much work they will have to do and therefore you give you a more realistic estimate of fees).

Also, if you already have legal representation for your business, ask your lawyer who they recommend.  Do the same with any local banks you deal with - they may know which accountants they like doing business with.

If you're not satisfied with the answers your prospective firms provide, expand your search to nearby state societies (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland) and repeat the process.  Accountants are becoming more and more specializied and it is likely with a little legwork on your part you will find just the right firm.