Accounting Services Aren’t What You Think They Are

When anyone can do taxes & accounting, what’s left for CPAs?

By Donny C. Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA

When most people hear the word “accountant” they immediately think of taxes or bookkeeping…and the nerdy introvert glued to a spreadsheet on their computer screen.

But in reality, you don’t have to be an accountant to prepare tax returns or record accounting transactions. Neither of those tasks requires any kind of accounting license, credential or certification.