If Quick Books and Xero are so easy to use, do I really need an accountant for my business?
Vanessa Kruze
Founder, CPA
Yes. You need an accountant even though the software has made a few things easier.
For the same reason, you need a doctor even though WebMD has published all medical knowledge. Just as doctors are state certified and regulated, so are CPAs.
I recently had a headache and googled for possible causes: results indicate that I may have cholera, cancer, or pertussis. Pray for me.
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