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This was my first time filing U.S. taxes, and AKIF CPA made the entire process smooth. They assisted me with both my U.S. and Canadian tax filings. The team is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. They took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all my questions and concerns promptly. I highly recommend them.
AKIF prepared my 2024 US & Canadian taxes and I could not have asked for a better experience. They were very communicative, fast, and clear. I had a slightly complicated tax situation, having moved from Canada to the US midway through the year. After a brief consultation and some well-prepared questionnaires, they were able to handle my filing in both countries with ease. I was impressed with how quickly they were able to turn everything around, and the communication could not have been better. Very clear,
I had a unique tax situation with both Canadian and U.S. cross-border taxes. I was feeling very stressed navigating the complexities of it all, and after reaching out to several CPAs, I was frustrated by sky-high prices and lack of clarity. Then I found Akif and his team. They took the time to sit down with me, explained my situation, and provided solutions. Their communication was always prompt and on time, which I really appreciated. And the best part? Their pricing is extremely reasonable given the leve
I reached out to Akif CPA for assistance with cross-border tax filing between Canada and the U.S., as well as for my business filings. The entire process was handled swiftly and professionally. Their team was proactive with follow-ups, and the communication was consistently clear and responsive. I?ve retained them for my Canadian tax filing and will continue to work with them on my business affairs. Their pricing was also very competitive, which made the experience even better.
I had a complex tax situation as I had moved from India to Canada to US and had income from multiple countries. I am quite happy with the service provided by Akif and Kamni. They were very prompt in communication, answered all my questions and filed my returns in a timely manner I am thankful to them for resolving my complex tax situation
AKIF CPA made my international taxes a breeze. I am a Canadian working in the US and didn't trust myself to file my own taxes. They always answered my questions quickly and the forms they provide require you to fill out are easy to follow. I highly recommend this firm for your international tax needs.
We're Canadian and American nationals and AKIF CPA did a fantastic job handling our somewhat complex tax situation. They're professional and prompt and we're incredibly happy with their work. Look forward to continuing our partnership with them in the future.
My husband and I used AKIF for the first time this year to prepare and file our joint 2024 tax return. Their service was fast and efficient. Email and phone inquiries were answered quickly. Their service is excellent and their fees are very reasonable compared to those charged by our previous CPA. I highly recommend AKIF and will be using their services again.
We couldn?t be more grateful for the help we received from AKIF CPA. At first, we were extremely worried about how much we were going to owe in taxes because our business experienced unexpected rapid growth?and we didn?t even have an LLC in place. Thankfully, their team stepped in and guided us through everything. They were incredibly knowledgeable, quick, and knew exactly how to structure things to reduce our tax burden. They found smart solutions and handled everything with professionalism and speed. You
I am a canadian working in the US. While working here I had our condo rented in canada. I would file both my us/cnd tax return using H&R bec I always use h&r software for filing my tax while living in cdn. I stopped using h&r bec i felt like i was paying too much for fee and amount owing. My rental had been operating at mostly or close to a loss since it was just to help me a little in the mortgage not as main source for income. I ended up not filing for 2 years in cdn. When we sold our condo I was frustrat
Experienced cross border tax specialists who are knowledgeable and detailed oriented. They know the rules and do a thorough job by taking away your stress and headache. I highly recommend their services.
My husband and I are very pleased with the services provided by AKIF CPA. They've handled both our personal and business taxes and were especially helpful in cleaning up our QuickBooks Online. Their team is professional, client-oriented and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
I reached out to Akif CPA through email regarding a cross-border tax issue I needed help with. They initially responded by asking a few follow-up questions, which I answered promptly. After that, they replied simply stating they couldn't help me?without giving any explanation. I followed up to ask why, but I never received a response. This lack of communication and clarity felt unprofessional, especially when dealing with something as important and sensitive as taxes. Even a brief explanation or a referral
Akif is an exceptionally knowledgeable tax accountant. During my consultation with him about my US-Canada tax situation, he answered all my questions in great detail. His expertise and experience were evident in his clear and thorough communication. I look forward to working with Akif for my future tax needs.
I had just started an LLC when i approached Akif cpa so only had a few thousand in expenses to report for the taxable year. Akif gave me a custom quote reflecting the simple tax return that was a fraction of what other firms offered. They completed the filing timely and accurately. Thank you!
Great experience! Professional, prompt, and excellent communication filing my taxes. It was my first time trusting my taxes to a professional group and I will definitely be a returning costumer.
I highly recommend this firm. I had some complications with my return and fortunately found Akif CPA. After one meeting, I felt very comfortable with them and they did a great job for me.
Saim and his team helped me with a very complex crypto tax situation. I will certainly be using them next year and will be recommending them to friends.
Had tax consulting with AKIF CPA. Expert in America- Canada double side tax preparation. Will recommend here if you are planning to move in/out from Canada to USA.
Akif has extensive and diversified expertise in dealing with cross-border taxation, with problem-solving skills for the most complex personal and corporate tax situations. It was an invaluable experience with Akif and his team?simply amazing!
I recently started a new job after moving from Canada and was unsure about the tax implications of that. I was recommended Akif CPA by a colleague and was very happy with their level of service and knowledge of both the Canadian and US tax codes allowing me to navigate the cross border taxes with less uncertainty. They were also quite fast with their work and had my taxes done well before the deadline!
I reached out to Akif CPA to help me with both my personal and business taxes and they have been phenomenal. Fast response times, patient, professional, and fantastic results. Their process was easy and frictionless as well. Very grateful to have found them and will continue to work with them in the future.
Mohammad and the AKIF Team helped me file both my Canadian (w/T1135) and US (State and Federal) Returns this year. They helped me tackle dual withholding of my RSU's, and an overall complicated tax situation, and were available to answering questions I had about my tax filing. Worked thoroughly and efficiently and had a streamlined process flow. I recommend them to anyone who has cross-border tax filing concerns!
AKIF CPA has the best team of tax professionals! I had to do both my Canadian and US individual income taxes and they definitely exceeded my expectations as I had literally 2 days before the US deadline. They are very polite, very responsive and as I said, the whole team are very professional. They know the ins and outs of both Canadian and US taxes. I really didn?t expect the amount of tax saving I got at the end! The whole process was very smooth and quick. What I liked the most was that the whole process
Prepared 2023 US & Canadian annual tax returns for myself and my wife. AKIF CPA quickly responded to our inquiries. Also, team was fast, professional and courteous...Would recommend their services for your tax needs.
AKIF CPA were so helpful navigating my cross border tax situation, thank you for your help!
My husband and I moved to the US from Canada and needed to complete both personal tax returns plus foreign account filings. I called 5 different accounting firms and everyone wanted a deposit before even seeing if they could help me. Not only did Mohammad do a phone consultation first, he put me right at ease from the beginning. He was always available and communication was excellent. He knew the right questions to ask and was able to get us the best return for our situation. He took the time to explain in
We called Akif CPA and I spoke with them briefly. It was a good conversation and I felt they knew what they were doing. The experience was pretty simple. Any issues were resolved quickly and easily and they were very responsive. I would recommend and would use again.
I was looking for US and Canada cross border tax services and came across Akif CPA -Tax and accounting services. The easiest, fastest, most hassle-free tax filing experience I've ever had. I'm a W-2 employee, Akif and his team has been by my side the entire way. Team is very detail oriented, extremely knowledgeable about everything from W-2s, T4s, TFSA and PFIC stock options. They've always asked great questions, have made me feel sure that they were going through my returns carefully, and have always been
The team at Akifcpa were very thorough and knowledgeable about cross border taxes and Streamlined Foreign Offshore procedures. They were easy to communicate/follow up with and made the process very clear. My partner and I just moved to the US from Canada and did not know where to even begin with taxes - Mohammad explained everything we needed to know, next steps and pricing in our initial communication. I appreciated the transparency and professionalism.
I recently moved to the states and needed help filing my Canadian and U.S returns, as well my FBAR. AKIF CPA was referred to me by a Canadian friend already living in the U.S. Mohammad, Kamni, Sohrab and the team at AKIF CPA made the process super easy. I would certainly recommend.
AKIF CPA has been a great company to work with. Mo, Kamni and Maria definitely know what they're doing and have been very helpful for our company in getting the books and tax returns in order. Thank you guys for the outstanding work!
Akif CPA has been handling my S-corp and personal tax needs, and I appreciate their expertise and prompt communication. They offer clear explanations and maintain a professional approach, making the process easier to navigate. I would definitely recommend their services for tax and business planning to friends, family, or business associates.Thanks Mohammad!
I contacted Mohammad Akif about a very complicated tax filing situation. He was extremely responsive and I heard back from him within 24 hours. He also was clearly very knowledgeable and knew what he was talking about, extremely helpful, and I felt like he was being honest with me about my situation. He gave some excellent advice. Although I ended up not choosing that particular tax election (because of how unnecessarily it would complicate my tax situation ), and therefore didn't need his services, I will
I work overseas 6 months out of the year, so doing my taxes solo can be a struggle. This was my first time using AKIF CPA and I couldn't be more pleased by their services. Efficient, professional, and knowledgeable would best describe my experiences in working with them. I even needed and amendment done to my taxes after the fact and they were able to make the adjustment for me. And the best part- there was no need for me to come to in person, as everything was handled virtually. If you work abroad I recom
Amazing company!!! Highly recommend to anyone who needs help with personal to business taxes. Started a new rental business with my brother. They helped us through all the documentation and gave us advice on how to maximize our tax beneifits. Will for sure being using next year again.
UPDATE 3/18/24**: We again worked with AKIF CPA for our 2023 returns. They took care of our cross border issues with ease, ensuring all technicalities between the IRS and Canada Revenue were covered. Outstanding, professional service is truly their mission. Thanks to Mohammad, Kamni and Shemane for their diligence and timely work. ==================================================== We contacted AKIF CPA's office in Houston following a recent move to Texas. We found their information online and called th
I had a very good experience with the Akif team. I used them to file my taxes and included a cost segregation for one of my rental properties. They did a very good job and high level of professionalism.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Akif CPA for my crypto-related financial needs, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From our initial interaction, Akif CPA displayed a level of professionalism and expertise that immediately put me at ease. Navigating the complexities of crypto taxation can be daunting, but Akif CPA handled it with finesse. They adeptly addressed any crypto-related problems I encountered, providing clear and concise solutions. Their in-depth knowledge of var
My good friend and I needed our taxes done for our e-commerce business and we stumbled upon this firm. Seeing the reviews, we called immediately and were able to discuss our needs effectively with Mr. Akif. The staff and service provided to ensure all our questions would be answered was unmatched from any accountant that I've worked with prior. Both my buddy and I know found our permanent accountant to handle all our tax liability questions from here on forward. The work done for our Partnership Tax Return
I needed major help with my taxes and running my small business and the team at AKIF CPA were amazing. They were very knowledgeable and took the time to educate me on my taxes and what needed to be done. They were able to go back and help me with my 2020 taxes and straighten everything out. They were great with communicating with me and were very easy to get a hold of if I needed help or had any questions. The level of service was incredible and they?re level expertise was just as great. Thank you akif cpa!
I?ve been going to them for 3 years now for multiple of my businesses. I changed to them after I had problems with my previous CPA firm and I?m so glad I did! Best decision I ever made for my businesses. They have saved me thousands of dollars over the years as well as deal with my immensely complicated tax filling issues. No matter when I call, they always help answer all my questions (and trust me I have a lot) and put my mind at ease on all my concerns. I feel as if I am family the way they take care of
I was done with my last CPA firm after constantly being stressed, paying late filing penalties even after turning?in all the documents months in advance for both my business and personal tax. I felt I had no value even though I was paying premium fees. Thank God I found AKIF CPA. Saim and his team have been nothing but professional, knowledgeable, and on time. They communicate in a timely manner which is a big plus if you are looking for a quality CPA firm. AKIF CPA was able to clean up the mess from the p
Excellent tax return service! I was able to easily upload necessary documents and make payments through their online payment portal. They had my tax return ready in about a week. I also appreciated thee really quick and clear e-mail communication from Mohammad. Definitely recommend this firm to anyone needing tax services.
I came to AKIF CPA because my previous CPA was not familiar with eCommerce (i've been looking all over for a great CPA). They were able to file my taxes and transfer my LLC to an S-Corps! We had bit of a miscommunication in the beginning but Waqar was professional & more than happy to resolve the issue. I've already recommended them to my family members. If you have an online business i'd give AKIF CPA a go, they have outstanding services & communication great too!
I relocated to Texas from Alberta, Canada and needed a CPA to help me with my cross-border taxes as I was not happy with the CPA that I used previously. During my interviewing process to find another CPA, I had good feedback from Mohammad as he was able to answer my questions regarding my unique tax situation with expertise, and importantly to me, in a timely manner. I decided to use his services for the current tax year and I have nothing but compliments for the work Mohammad provided. If you are in need o
I was referred to Akif CPA when I was looking for someone to help me with filing my individual Canadian and US taxes. Mohammad was very thorough when explaining my options and helping me understand both tax systems. He was excellent in all aspects, including responsive communication and and timely preparing my returns. I would absolutely recommend his services for cross-border tax preparation!
We are a new start-up technology company. Our products are sold throughout the United States and abroad. AKIF CPA explained the sales tax nexus with ease. They are incredibly professional and equally important; they take the time to follow up via emails and phone calls to ensure that our interests are met and continually offer other best practices. I highly recommend their services for all tax-related matters.
I initially came to AKIF due to the stellar reviews and hopes to work with them beyond tax season- but my working with them for 2022 taxes has been nothing but frustrating- mistake after mistake (misspelling my name on the taxes, dropping a digit from the direct debit account, amount owed represented with two completely different numbers, confusing paperwork that isn?t clear on method to pay IRS, etc.). That, with their lack of communication and slow responses, I?m sorry to say I would not recommend this fi
This tax season year was made easy for me by Mohammad and his team as a working expat in USA. He was able to file cross border taxes for me for both Canada and USA with set of few easy to fill out forms and an easy questionnaire. He was extremely helpful and got the work done quickly and professionally. I highly recommend Mohammad and his team for tax filing as a working Canadian in US as he has expertise in what forms need to be submitted to US tax agency. It made my tax season an easy breeze to use such g
Do not stress, let Akif CPA help you!! I am a business owner growing several companies and I highly recommend the Akif team. I was referred to Saim by another business owner. Saim generously offered his time to understand my business, its current demands and explore what the future business structure would look like. Within an hour, he had an outline of what he and his team could do to help me. They began by organizing my tax records and filings. They provided me with a link to upload my information a
Me and my husband have been getting all of our personal Taxes, business Taxes, monthly bookkeeping, accounting and payroll done with AKIF CPA. Recently, we had more stuff come up and had detailed analysis done on capital gains, single family rentals (SFR) and business disposition. You will only know how great this CPA company is until you have worked with them and given them a chance. Words can?t describe our experience. AKIF CPA gets the job done every time - very reliable, professional and affordable.
I am a small business owner and for the longest time we have been doing quickbooks by ourselves. We were introduced to AKif CPA sometime ago and it?s the best recommendation I have received. Akif Cpa has been a tremendous help to our business, they are professional and experts. They invested their time in understanding our business and they came in, reviewed & cleaned up our quickbooks (profit and loss and balance sheet) and we feel so much at peace now knowing that we have such talented expert CPAs by our
I had the pleasure to work with Saim and Akif CPA team of professionals. I have to say they are very thorough. Our business franchise taxes and our personal taxes were very difficult and time-consuming. We were behind on our filings and are now moving forward getting our taxes in order thanks to Akif CPA. I'm happy to have found our new CPA team!
An exceptional team for cross-border tax services?highly responsive and reliable
After interviewing multiple reputable CPA firms we decided to go with AKIF CPA and it was the best decision for us. We were looking for a quality firm with the right people to help us. Our bookkeeper left early last year, and we got behind in accounting which is complex due to our niche market. On top of that our last CPA firm merged with another firm which made us decide to look for other options. Saim, Waqar, and their team have not only helped us get caught up with complex accounting and business tax re
I recently moved from Canada to the US for work and Mohammad was able to provide me with excellent guidance and help while filing my taxes with the IRS. I would highly recommend Mohammad and his team to any prospective clients looking for excellent service when filing Cross Border Taxes. I was in constant communication with Mohammad throughout the process and I was able to speak directly with him at times that were convenient with my schedule. I am looking forward to working with Mohammad in the future.
Akif CPA is the place to go for the most difficult tax problems. I would highly recommend them. Best service I?ve ever received from any professional business! First time doing taxes and not only were they efficient and thorough in that aspect, but they also offer a variety of other services which I loved. They are extremely knowledgeable of the tax laws, prompt in taking care of business and their professionalism is unparalleled. You will not get the kind of service, and assistance from a local walk-in in
I relocated to the US from Canada to be with my husband and found myself in a complicated cross-boarder tax situation. My husband and I had filed our US taxes jointly for 2018 and 2019 however, my Canadian taxes were not filed for those years so in turn, it affected the previously filed US taxes. I also had not filed FBAR and had no idea what it was. I reached out to Mohammad and he provided me with extensive information as he was very knowledgeable about cross-boarder taxes. Mohammad thoroughly addressed
Reporting my Cdn accounts on my U.S. taxes started getting too complicated for me, I checked recommendations from my fbook friends and got some very good feedback about Akif CPA, so I decided to try them, and am happy I did. Mohammad & his team are very knowledgeable and patient, they answered all my questions regarding the proper filing methods, and were always easy to get in touch with via email & phone, responding to messages in short time. I definitely would recommend Akif CPA.
Akif and team completed my US and CAD tax returns during the year of my move. They are knowledgeable, honest, and responsive--quickly answering queries by email or by phone. Unfortunately, they inputted my address wrong on one of my tax documents & the envelopes with which they mailed me my returns. (I had likewise not caught this mistake when emailed a digital copy.) As a result, filing was delayed several weeks. Oversights occasionally happen, however, and Mohammad reached out personally to apologize.
Akif CPA has helped me with my businesses for the last 5 years. If you are a business owner with multiple businesses, this is the CPA firm you want to contact. When I first became a client, Akif CPA helped me fix my messy books which then allowed me to really excel in my business and was able to secure funding to expand my business. Their expert CPAs helped me structure my entities properly allowing me to save thousands in taxes each year. The tax planning has been the best thing that has happened to me. Th
I had a fantastic experience with the AKIF team. They were professional, knowledgable, encouraging, and trustworthy. I was very overwhelmed in my tax situation the last few months. I was running in circles and had given up hope-- Saim and his team helped me immensely. I am so deeply grateful and highly recommend them to anyone looking for tax support especially regarding crypto. 10/10. I am a customer for life!
My Husband just finished up having our taxes completed by AKIF. We had the pleasure of working with Saim and Alex over the last couple of months. This was the first time we used AKIF to prepare our taxes and will definitely not be the last. Great people to work with and very accomidating and knowledgeable. We highly recomend them. If you own any cryptocurrencies, they are a must!
I usually don't write reviews much as everyone has different experiences, but definitely wanted to share the positive experience I have had here and why I would recommend them to all my family, friends and co-workers. I got a referral for here from a friend, so thought of giving them a try over my old CPA firm. I have been going here for a couple years now and have to say they are top notch. They are always responsive and willing to work with me even when I am delayed. I generally like to ask a lot of ques
I was shopping around for a CPA to help with some taxes. It?s my first time getting help from someone other than the automated turbo tax walkthrough. I wasn?t sure what I was doing. I had lots of questions. And I happen to come upon Akif CPA in my google search. I emailed them and they were very responsive. Answered all my questions. They were upfront and transparent with everything down to cost. They helped me out with my taxes after I got all my paperwork together within a week. I?m really happy I went wi
I contacted them right before the deadline for both my US and Canadian taxes. They were able to promptly file for an deadline extension and handled my taxes swiftly. Excellent service.
I am not one to leave reviews but I found this CPA group absolutely fantastic. I interviewed many CPA's and they did not satisfy my needs but when I met with Akif CPA's and spoke with Saim, I knew that I had found what I was looking for. Very professional and genuinely cared for my needs and gave many suggestions of how they could save me money, developed a strategy and executed it, which in turn worked out very well indeed. In addition, their team also specializes in Cryptocurrency, which was a total win
I was looking for a firm that would do just the cryptocurrency portion of my taxes so I could enter the data myself in Turbo Tax. I looked at several firms and all would have been quite capable of handling my situation. Staking, DeFi, simple hodling, and quite a few projects that train-wrecked during my first active year in that arena (2022) raised a lot of questions on how to handle my taxes and how to enter them in my Koinly crypto tracking software. I had lost quite a bit of money and was looking for
Hands down the best team out there! Took care of my personal, business and crypto tax needs! This team never stops working for you and your money! I trust Akif with all of my financial needs and with my future! If you are looking for a CPA or need a new one look no further! I really appreciated you guys treating my wife and I like family!
I moved to the USA from Canada late 2018 as part of a promotion/relocation for work. For my 2019 returns, I used an accounting firm recommended by the local Canadian social club in my city, which was a terrible experience. They were slow to respond to inquiries and would follow up in piecemeal requests which dragged out my return process over several months, often asking for information I had already provided. For the price I paid, I vowed to find better service. I found Mohammad online and decided to re
In 2020 I leaped crypto. It has been an amazing journey but as I began to get deeper and deeper the taxes got more complicated. I invest in tokens like XLM, VET, tokens that are staked, Defi tokens that earn me income and use decentralized exchanges. Since crypto hasn't been regulated and there is no clear way to do taxes the Akif CPA team guided me on how I can save some money on taxes. Saim the accountant and Amyn the senior bookkeeper for the Akif CPA team particularly helped me with the taxation on inco
My family and I relocated to the US from Canada in 2021, and as such were required to file taxes in both countries. Mohammad and the team at AKIF CPA guided us through this process with expert knowledge and advice. Not only that, but their communication and upfront pricing was clear and consistent throughout the process.
Fantastic help in understanding non resident tax implications in our move abroad. Thank you so much Mohammad!
AKIF CPA is the best place for your tax needs! Saim has been easily available for my all my questions and concerns. Couldn?t ask for a better firm that provides excellent service and a familiarity with their clients. I always recommend family and friends to AKIF CPA!!
I was very pleased with the services. I was missing some paperwork and Mohammad was patient in explaining to me what I needed. Once I handed in the paperwork, my taxes were done promptly. Thank you Mohammad for putting up with an old woman who is technology illiterate.
Hello AKIF CPA, I wanted to share my experience with you, your team and whomever may be reading this message. My most humble thanks to you and your team for a being such great part of my success. You have done a fabulous job for us this year, and since you took over our books (during our most devastating times) you have literally taken weight off of our shoulders. Thanks for bringing everything up to date and also providing us with numbers or as you call it consultations, ahead of time so we could seal t
Very good experience, we had unique situation in regards to cross border income as Canadians currently residing in the US. Income on both sides of the border through completely different channels. Everything was very easy and completed timely, I also had lots of random questions and Mohammad provided top notch service along the way and even after we finished our taxes!! Highly recommended.
10/10 Mohammed and his team exceeded expectations. I needed cross-border tax advice and filing services. The Akif team were prompt, proficient, and professional with all my issues. I was able to get my federal and state returns processed quickly. The staff were always attentive to my questions. Mohammed is very patient and communicative every step of the way. Thanks!
Overall a great CPA company with knowledgeable staff and awesome service. Akif helped me with my company tax, personal tax and future tax planning. He really knows the details of tax laws in and out and is very professional and reliable. Office promptly returns my phone calls and emails. I highly recommend his services.
We have been working with Akif CPA for years and have been nothing but satisfied with their services. They're professional, thorough, and helpful with all of our needs and go above and beyond to provide us with advice and tips we need for our business. They're very responsive and we appreciate their dedication! We highly recommend Akif CPA
We have several businesses and AKIF CPA has helped us with all of our Tax and Accounting matters for the past few years. They are experts in fixing and setting up Quickbooks and have helped us save significant money with Tax strategies. We (My wife and I) were impressed from the start with the level of care we got at our initial meeting, we immediately knew we were in the right place for tax and accounting help. They are excellent at communication and getting a CPA on the phone and discussing live issues
PROFESSIONALISM... is the one word I would use to describe Akif CPA. His competence and skill, especially in the specialized knowledge of US Canada Cross Border taxation, were the key qualities important to our situation. Akif's customer centric and efficient client engagement process resulted in a stress free preparation, completion and delivery of our taxes. His organized and clearly written documents resulted in a professional delivery of our taxation and advisory service needs. Our previous experien
After enduring years of pushed deadlines, unanswered calls, and a steady decline in over all professionalism from our former CPA we made the decision to look elsewhere and I'm so glad that we did. After only having spoken with Saim for a couple of hours there was an intense level of knowledge and care that we were frankly amazed with; After letting him and Mohammad take over our account the amazement only grew. There were a multitude of issues that needed to be addressed and they were able to complete ALL o
AKIF CPA is the best CPA firm in Houston. Entire team is super friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
Right from the beginning, the Akif team gave us the confidence to trust their expertise. Saim, Alex and Amyn treated us in a personal and confidential manner. We had tried unsuccessfully to upload a Voyager CSV file to an internet service and were relieved to be able to send the file to the Akif team for proper handling. They showed us how to use Koinly to link to our cryptocurrency exchanges. They saw how inexperienced we are and treated us like valued family members. They kept us informed of each ste
Have only been with Akif CPA for this year and I am so pleased I found them. Mohammad is very knowledgeable and helpful with all my questions, and was great when came to do my taxes and book work. Great communication and generous with their advice. Highly recommend them!
Mohammad was fantastic to work with. Very knowledgable and had my best interests in mind throughout our entire process. He is also very responsive and works hard to keep things moving (which I appreciate very much). Thanks, Mohammad! I will be calling you again next year! Updated: July 2022. Mohammad and team continue to consistently deliver excellent value and expertise. More than just a tax preparation service, but a trusted advisor. Thank you, Mohammad!
Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.
Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.
A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.
Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.
Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.
Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.
Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.
Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.
Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.
During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.
Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.
Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.
For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.
Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.
Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.