What are the areas of intervention of a chartered accountant?

A public accountant is involved in the following areas:

• company accounting : opening, organization, maintenance, monitoring and consolidation of accounts, preparation of annual accounts and provisional budgets
• company management : assistance in setting up a company, financial management consulting (cash, search for funding, advice of the company in case of difficulties, assessment of the company in case of assignment to a third party, partners, etc.
• computerization of the company : consulting in the implementation of computer systems, drafting of specifications, assistance in the choice of management software, etc.
• audit of the company : auditing of accounts in the case of a company buyback, for example, legal, fiscal, social and organizational auditing, with the exception of the statutory audit reserved for statutory auditors
• trusted third party mission : it may draw up supporting documents for the company for which it works and which are necessary to obtain tax advantages (tax credit, reduction, etc.)
• labor law and social management : preparation of pay slips and social statements
• tax law : preparing tax returns, optimizing tax management, etc.
• legal follow-up of the company : aid for choice of legal form in case of change, support in company formalities (change of registered office, change of corporate purpose, etc.), preparation ofcapital increase, fusion, etc.

Lawyers can also assist executives in managing their company, particularly on all legal issues. Their expertise is complementary to that of the accountant to secure the decisions and operations of the company.

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Is it mandatory to hire a public accountant?

A COMPANY is not obligated to hire a public accountant to assist in its management. It may also decide to manage its own accounting internally. Consult our fact sheet to learn more about all the accounting rules a company.

How much does a chartered accountant cost?

The fees of a public accountant depend on many factors such as the time spent, the missions entrusted, the location of the missions, the size of the company or the experience of the accountant.

What are the advantages of hiring a public accountant?

Calling on a chartered accountant can give a a number of advantages, for example:

• security in the management of accounting
• compliance laws and regulations
• timeliness
• centralization financial information
• cost reduction of the accounting function in the company

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Some of the partner accountants Business Story network offer specific support mechanisms, including personalized appointments, advice on management and business development, as well as the identification of financing solutions:

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What are the areas of intervention of an approved management organization?

An approved management organization (AMO) may provide assistance in the following areas:

• Training and information in law, taxation, accounting and management
• Dematerialization and remote transmission of tax returns
• Restitution of statistics
• Tax Compliance Review
• Technical audit of the company's activity
• Additional assistance in case of creating a micro-company, as well as support in commercial matters and in the fields of communication and the digital transition

Who can join an accredited management organization?

Any company may join an approved management organization (AMO).

Within the OGAs, there are:

• the Authorized Management Centers (AMCs), which may be joined by companies engaged in commercial, industrial, craft or agricultural activities
• the Authorized Management Associations (AGA), intended for the liberal professions

Is membership of an approved management organization subject to a fee?

Membership in a management organization is subject to a fee. The company must pay an annual fee (between €100 and €200).

How do I join an approved management organization?

In order to join an approved management organization, the company must:

• Fill out a membership form
• Pay the annual fee (between €100 and €200)

Consular bodies

Consular bodies can also assist the leader in the management and development of his company. The competent body depends on the nature of the activity carried out.

If the activity is commercial or industrial, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) shall be responsible for:

If the activity is artisanal, the Chamber of Crafts and Crafts (CMA) is responsible for:

Support networks

The company manager can benefit from the support of dedicated networks such as Network Undertake and Initiative France Network, which offer long-term follow-up, mentoring and exchanges between entrepreneurs.

To learn more about the Network Undertake :

Entrepreneur network: entrepreneurs help you create

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From first difficulties of the company (unpaid, payment relief, etc.), several professionals can intervene. This is the case, for example, of the associations Second Breath and Portail du rebbond des entrepreneurs, which offer moral support to company managers in difficulty.

Professional organizations

The company manager can also call on professional organizations specific to its industry. These structures represent the interests of their profession, disseminate regulatory and technical information, and often offer legal, social or economic support. These include:

• For the energy sectoragriculture : National Federation of Farmers' Trade Unions (FNSEA) or Rural Coordination
• For the industry BTP : Confédération de l'Artisanat et des Petites Companies du Bâtiment (CAPEB) or French Building Federation (FFB)
• For the industry trade : Conseil du Commerce de France (CDCF) or Fédération du Commerce et de la Distribution (FCD)
• For the industry tourism and catering : Union des Métiers et des Industries de l'Hôtellerie (UMIH) or Groupement des Hôtelleries & Restaurations de France (GHR)
• For the transport : National Federation of Road Transport (FNTR) or European Road Transport Organization (OTRE)