In recent years, Parliament has urged regulatory bodies throughout the country to crack down on unprofessional conduct in the accounting and auditing industries. In response, the SAIBA voluntarily introduced an Annual Practice License for all Business Accountants in Practice. To keep their APL from year to year, BAPs must first declare their intention to always abide by the SAIBA ethics, quality control, and engagement standards and guides when working with clients. Within six months, they must then complete a self-assessment to demonstrate adequate knowledge of standard accounting laws and procedures.
When you work with the Business Boutique, Celeste ensures that getting quality, professional service in compliance with the most recent government standards. Tax and financial regulations can change from year to year. If your bookkeeping is not compliant with new laws, your business could be subject to fines or investigation.
This unnecessary strife is not a concern when partnering with the Business Boutique, Celeste is fastidious about regulation, and it is an area she is not willing to compromise on, personally or professionally, she says: “ sub-standard accounting practices, are unacceptable in any business. Rules are rules!”, says Celeste, with a twinkle in her eye.
At the Business Boutique, Celeste has surrounded herself with a team who shares her values. All the accountants on staff are passionate, knowledgeable, and approachable. Their work ethic unparalleled. As a small company of seven employees, they really know how to work as a team and support each other as they support you in reaching your goals.
For them it is all about good accounting practices. The business environment is fluid, so why should accounting be stagnant? That’s what Celeste Summerton and the Business Boutique do differently.