AboutJohn Stancil, CPA Expertise I can answer questions on personal income taxes, partnerships, and some corporate income taxes. I can deal with some state tax questions. Limited gift and estate tax questions. I am also familiar with ministerial and church tax reporting issues. I teach tax and accounting at a small church-related college. Sales taxes and property taxes are state and local issues so I am not likely be be able to give you an in depth answer on those types of taxes. I have maintained a part time tax practice for over 30 years. I am a member of the AICPA, National Association of Tax Professionals, and the Institute of Management Accountants.
Visit my website at www.johnstancilcpa.com.
Also visit my blog, www.thetaxdocspot.com.
Experience I hold a doctorate in Accounting, and four professional certifications: CPA, CMA, CFM, and CIA. I passed all certification examinations on the first attempt, and received honorable mention for my scores on the CIA exam. I write a monthly tax column for the local newspaper. I have prepared taxes for over 30 years.
Education/Credentials DBA University of Memphis
MBA University of Georgia
BS in Accounting Mars Hill College
Question Dear Sir,
First I am glad that you have been vouunteering for several yrs.I thank you.
q 1 Is it good or not good/bad to have same person doing both jobs for me( or any one)?
q 2.
My last accountant in 2007 charged 700$.
in 2008, we changwd accountan and he started itemising for tel calls,setters etc and the bill has passed 1500 before I file with an extension by July 20th 2009.
why so much difference.Our income or complexity neither has changed from 2007 t0 2008.
Thank you.Please pardon my errors.Thank you.
Answer Bart,
Thanks for your question.
It really does not matter. If you have found someone who can do both and do a good job at them, then stay with them. However, they are really two areas of expertise, and I personally do not do my own financial planning. I think someone who does planning all the time can do a better job of it.
I can't really answer your second question, except that different preparers charge different rates for their work. Rates that accountants charge are not regulated by the government. The only professional guidance states that fees are not to be unconscionable.
