Tuesday, August 12, 2008

What matters most?

Not sure if this counts as funny or sad.

Last year Kevin Slevin shared with me his experience of the approach that many small firms of accountants adopt when seeking good tax advice:
STEP ONE Ask a number of providers what the advice will cost
STEP TWO Pick the cheapest provider
STEP THREE Hope the advice received is correct.
Sometimes it works!!

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