What to look for when getting an accountant for the first time?

[Dave A]

And the name of that Accounting Software package is ????????????

In the past my answer would be Quickbooks without hesitation, but I believe other packages have been making progress in terms of ease of use for people without an accounting background.

In terms of the OP, I think it's an interesting question and probably dependant on your current systems and your expectations.

What are your current arrangements when it comes to bookkeeping?