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Simply put, EAs can do all the things that CPAs can do when it comes to tax. But that's where their overlap ends. Unlike CPAs, EAs can't certify financial statements and provide public accounting outside of tax, which limits their ability to work in a broader capacity.

Appointing your accountant with HMRC as your “agent” Instead, they appoint their accountant or “agent” as their nominated first points of contact. Anyone appointed as an agent must meet HMRC's standards for agents. To appoint an agent, use form 64-8 or the online authorisation service.

Accounting Professionals Our professionals work to design, develop, operate or inspect accounting systems; prescribe accounting standards, policies and requirements; examine, analyze and interpret accounting data, records or reports; and provide accounting or financial management advice and assistance to management.

An accountant reviews and analyses financial records, keeping track of a company's or individual's income, expenditures, and tax liabilities. An accountant may also be involved in project planning, cost analysis, auditing, and financial decision-making. Some specialize in tax preparation and tax planning.

An accountant is a professional who is responsible for keeping and interpreting financial records. Most accountants are responsible for a wide range of finance-related tasks, either for individual clients or for larger businesses and organizations employing them.

Resources Step 1: Set up your Digital Identity (myGovID) ... Step 2: Link your myGovID to your ABN. ... Step 3: Authorise others to act on your behalf (optional) ... Step 1: Log in to Online services for business. ... Step 2: Nominate Empower Accounting & Advisory as your Tax Agent.

Authorising an Agent to Assist with Your HMRC Personal Tax Sign into Your Government Gateway Account. ... Select 'Business tax account' ... Select 'Manage account' ... Select 'All other tax agent services' ... Authorise an agent. ... Input the Agent's Government Gateway Code. ... Confirm Agent Details are Correct.

Often, accountants are also tax agents, but this is not always the case. Some roles of a tax agent include: Representing your business in dealings with the Commissioner of Taxation in relation to taxation law disputes, audits, or reviews.