You're Not Staying Because It's Working—You're Staying Because It's Less Awkward

Welcome back to Who's Watching The Money? In episode three, Dan Daly and Paul Redmond from RDA Accountants tackle a subject that's rarely discussed but deeply felt: the sometimes awkward relationship between business owners and their accountants.

You've been with the same accountant for fifteen years. They did your first VAT return. They know your family. But somewhere along the way, the service stopped growing while your business didn't. Maybe the communication dried up. Maybe you've been passed around to different staff members. Maybe you've got a question you're afraid to ask because—well—it just feels awkward.

In this episode, Dan and Paul explore the real reasons business owners stay with accountants who no longer serve them, and why the fear of an awkward conversation keeps them stuck. They discuss the biggest reasons people consider changing and why none of those reasons are good enough to stay.

They also tackle the practical side of switching: how straightforward the process actually is, why you're not contractually trapped, and the six simple steps to making a change.

But this isn't just about leaving. It's about empowering business owners to expect more—more communication, more regular meetings, more value. Because your accountant should be someone you can ask anything, at any time, without fear. And if you can't, that's a sign something needs to change.

Whether you're thinking about switching, on the fence, or just want to know what you should be getting from your accountant, this episode is for you.

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Contact Paul here:

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Email                                                   predmond@rda.ie

Find Dan here:

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Email                                                    ddaly@rdaaccountants.co.uk

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