Your accountant should make your life easier. Not harder. Ask them these 3 questions. Their answers will tell you everything you need to know. 1. When was the last time you reconciled my accounts? If they say "quarterly" or "once a year," that is a bad sign. Your accounts should be reconciled every month. If they can't tell you the last date, it is time to find someone new. 2. How fast do you respond when I reach out? If you have to follow up two or three times before you get