1) My accountant just doesn't treat me right. I find out at the last minute that I have a huge balance due on my tax return, even though I got my information to them early. Seems like I’m just not important to them. It’s so stressful.

2) My accountant ignores me. They don't return my telephone calls, and I can't get a meeting with them. When I have a problem or an opportunity I need to get advice, immediately! I’m forced to act without the advice I need or I’ll kiss the opportunity good-bye.

3) My accountant fails to cooperate with me. I ask questions looking for solutions, but all I hear is “no you can't do that.” I'd like to hear some alternatives, some ways that I can do this. I’m looking for ingenious strategies, that’s why I hired a CPA!

4) My accountant doesn't keep me informed. The economy changes, the tax rules change, and business opportunities vary, I need to know about them. Why am I always left in the dark?

5) My accountant assumes that I know everything they know. I don't have their training or experience and I’m not sure why they think I know the lingo of the accounting profession. Why can’t they speak in plain, non-technical language?

6) My accountant is always late. It's like they don't have time for me. I placed my faith in them and they let me down.

7) My accountant never asks me any questions. They just take my information and make a tax return. There must be some additional tax deductions that I can take advantage of, or some planning opportunities that will save me money, but they just won't talk to me. It’s like I don’t matter.

8) When I call with a quick question, I get slammed with a big bill. Maybe I could live with that... if I received some useful advice, which I don’t usually get. Sometimes I’m afraid to pick up the phone and call. Why throw my hard earned dollars away?