Begbies Chettle Agar: becoming a client
To become a client of Begbies Chettle Agar is a straightforward process, whether you are changing accountants or using an accountant for the first time.
Simply contact us to arrange a free initial meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to gain a knowledge of your needs and to make some initial suggestions as to how we will be able to help. At the outset, we will explain how we charge for our services and we will, wherever it is possible, provide you with an estimate of the anticipated costs.If you are happy then we will arrange all the necessary paperwork.
If you currently have an accountant, there are some simple professional courtesies we have to undertake which include writing to your previous accountant to confirm that there are no professional reasons why we should not act for you, and to ask them to provide us with all the relevant information about your affairs.
It is possible that we may ask you to provide references. If you are already in business we will ask you to let us have a copy of your most recent accounts. Additionally, under current legislation we are obliged to obtain proof of your identity.