If you are an individual or business with the usual large number of varied financial responsibilities which require professional attention, or a small business owner or start-up, you may see accounting as only a burden that you would feel like having to toil over. However, businesses and individuals who have accurate, reliable, and timely financial data will see improvements to their bottom line and have clarity with their goals and achievements. The expertise of a qualified accountant is required to provide the guidance to achieve these results.