Anyone starting their own business knows that keeping costs down is of vital importance. Alyssa Gregory encourages new business owners to consider twenty-one areas where accountants will make their lives easier. In her article, Do I Need An Accountant, she provides a useful checklist and summary of items required for new start-ups, such as opening business bank accounts, governmental forms and classification of contractors vs. employees. In her assessment, knowing when to enlist the help of a professional is key to creating and maintaing fiscal health.