Is it a good idea to dress smart to see an accountant?
Asked by 5th Earl of Daveshire
I have caved in and decided to get an accountant to help me sort out my business. Should I dress a bit smart or just go as I am so Im not pretending to be anything Im not?

Best Answer:
You're paying the bill - dress in what you like! We have a small haulage company and my husband drives a truck, so sometimes we're off to see the accountant as he's arrived back from a long journey. Our accountant is therefore used to seeing him in grubby jeans and a shirt covered in oil and grease - it doesn't worry her - she just accepts its part and parcel of going out to earn a living. Just be yourself! Ask around though for a recommendation before deciding on who to use.

dressing smart..always gives a good impression. but hes only there to do a job for you..so in a way..your one of his employers..
Answered by rusty

yes ,smart but dont go overboard..........
Answered by Margaret

I went to see my accountant in blue camo bottoms, skateboard shoes, and clean pastel blue casual shirt.... sort of clothes I often wear. Just paid off last £300 invoice to accountants to clear the work they did for me. I'm not setting myself up to be overly charged by looking like Mr.Rich. In my experience many professionals try and draw things out and milk the fees. Just tell them what you need, and don't be afraid to discuss their hourly rate or give an estimate to the work they feel would be involved. Preferably, if they accept you as a client.. they would send you a letter setting out the costs they anticipate for your file/case.
Answered by straydog

your don't necessarily have to dress "smart" just don't dress trashy. you do want to make a good impression.
Answered by PrettyLady

it's their job to do your taxes correctly no matter how you look.
Answered by ihatephilcollins

Go in what you feel comfy in my dads an accountant and his clients are all varied but he treats them just the same..
Answered by james b

your not seeing the queen at Buck House
Answered by selteeb

I don't remember where I read this, but Coco Chanel said once, 'Dress shabbily and they remember the dress, dress impeccably and they remember the woman.' You can be presentable without pretending to be someone/thing you're not.
Answered by path o

You are not trying to impress him are you? However, it is only polite to dress in a clean and tidy manner rather than scruffy trainers, jeans etc. In order to earn respect, one has to give it and dressing like a labourer off a building site is not the way to go about it. Always dress to suit the occasion, whatever it may be. When you think of it, he presumably, will wear a suit out of respect for you and to demonstrate his professionalism, and you should offer him the same courtesy.
Answered by ladyfromdrum