The partner network in the Canopy Community helps our members to solve problems quicker and better. Each partner is well known before we recommend them. You can be sure of a trusted partner who is startup friendly and who is a proactive contributor to the community as a whole.
These partners are “citizen organisations”. The founders of these partner companies are also often members of #tribe.
Problem
How do I find an accounting firm I can trust?
This is particularly important when you are first time founder, or starting out in a new country.
Solution
The best way is always to get a recommendation from a friend who has had a few years of working with a firm before they refer them.
Each of the accounting firms we recommend below have handled the accounts for Canopy or for Canopy members and have proved time and time again just how reliable and startup friendly they are.
Partner options
USA - https://starboardcfo.com/ - Speak with Bill
UK - https://www.sestiniandco.com/ - speak with Rachel
Portugal - https://www.taxlibris.pt/ - speak with Pedro
In the UK and USA there are also many platforms that you might like to consider. We recommend:
Xero - https://www.xero.com/
Canopy reflections
Platforms can really help you to keep the costs down and to be well organised. Get yourself set up on Xero right from day 1. Keep it up to date as best you can, and give your accountant access to help you manage it.
At Canopy, we recommend building a long standing and well nurtured relationship with your favourite accounting firm partner. Speak openly and often to keep them up to date with all you are doing.
With their help you can keep the accounting part of your journey in the ‘no surprises’ category. When this stuff goes wrong it can be very distracting indeed.