Another way accountants can maintain a low overhead is by avoiding unnecessary costly accounting software. Numerous accountants procure very expensive accounting software to support clients they have yet to develop. There are extremely good software companies that provide an excellent product at a low to medium price range. Drake Tax Software is a very cost-efficient software program that has an excellent reputation. In the September 2011 edition of The Journal of Accountancy, the results of a software survey were published, and Drake Tax Software received an excellent score. Accountants who are starting their own accounting firm are encouraged to pursue good software at affordable prices giving them the basic tools to service clients...
Frank E. Salman explains A CPA's Guide To Starting and Growing a Quality Tax Practice and the three steps on How to Build My Accounting Firm for CPAs and Accountants.