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If you decide to move forward, the accountant will typically send a written engagement letter setting out exactly what’s included and the agreed fee, followed by a simple onboarding process — usually collecting some identification for anti-money-laundering checks, gathering access to your existing records, and requesting professional clearance from any previous accountant. If you decide not to proceed, there’s no obligation and no pressure to change your mind later.

• A written engagement letter confirms scope and pricing before anything is charged.
• Onboarding typically takes one to two weeks once you decide to proceed.
• You’re free to take time to decide — there’s no pressure to commit on the call itself.

Many business owners find it useful to book a consultation even when they’re broadly happy with their current setup, simply as a sense check — a second opinion costs nothing and can confirm you’re on the right track, or surface a gap you hadn’t considered, whether that’s an allowable expense being missed, a deadline creeping up, or a structure that no longer fits how the business has grown.

If you’re comparing several accountants before deciding who to work with, use each free consultation consistently — ask the same core questions of every firm, note how clearly they explain things without jargon, and pay attention to how quickly they respond afterwards if you have a follow-up question. These small signals often tell you more about what ongoing service will actually feel like than the initial sales pitch itself.

There’s genuinely no wrong reason to book one — whether you’re weeks away from starting your first business, already trading and unsure if you’re doing things correctly, or simply curious what a better accounting relationship could look like compared to what you have now. The conversation costs nothing but a short slot of time, and most people walk away with at least one piece of practical advice they didn’t have before.