Comments on: Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation: Start & Build a Prosperous Bookkeeping, Tax, & Financial Services Business

By: Frank Schindler

Frank Schindler — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:46:42 +0000

I read this book but the author goes heavily into tax accounting rather than bookkeeping services. If you hate working with taxes and want to learning about starting a home based bookkeepping service for clients, and let their tax accountant do the taxes, don’t buy this book. It’s not helpful.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: Judith E. Luchsinger

Judith E. Luchsinger — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:47:17 +0000

This book not only gives practical advice on how to start and run a business, but more importantly includes the ethical basis for decision-making. I wish more professionals understood the value and long-term advantage of honesty, compassion and competency. This book reads easily and impacts longterm.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:16:11 +0000

The book may well apply for beginning many administrative type businesses, not just bookkeeping services. Extremely fundamental in presentation. It is not written for enlightened professional accountants wishing to expand their bookkeeping services.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: John Bozue

John Bozue — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:48:12 +0000

This is an excellent book for anyone looking "to take the plunge" and establish their own tax and bookkeeping practice. The author gives great advice that is difficult to obtain from other established professionals. Mr. Lewis writes candidly on points such as how to fairly deal with problem clients and which clients to look for. There are also a couple good chapters about market research and the most practical ways to promote your tax business. Although technology has changed quite a bit since the book was written, you get a slight idea of the tools required of the profession. All in all an excellent book. Although most underlying principals haven't changed, I would love to see a second edition that discusses recent technology advances.

They do not cover most of this material in a university accounting class and this book should be a prerequisite for those looking to enter the profession. This book is a must read for the beginner and a nice reference for those of us whose practices are still in its infancy.

Highly recommended!! Well done Gordon!! Rating: 5 / 5

By: Michelle L. Long

Michelle L. Long — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:39:19 +0000

This book was somewhat useful, but emphasized taxes and a larger business (with office space) too much. It also seems dated.

Michelle L. Long, CPA, MBA

Author of: Successful QuickBooks Consulting: The Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Growing a QuickBooks Consulting Business

Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Member of Intuit’s Certified Trainer Network

Rating: 2 / 5