Want to strengthen your business? Take the time to find a Certified Public Accountant.

• Position: Indiana: small: business reference: guide

For small business owners, the services of a Certified Public Accountant can make navigating the straits of profitability and smart business operations a lot easier. Businesses of all sizes rely on CPAs for their financial expertise and knowledge of how businesses can be managed successfully and positioned for growth.

"CPAs today provide a wealth of services to their small business clients, including accounting and tax services, business valuation, financial planning and more. Since the financial role is so confidential and personal to the small business owner, the CPA is truly the most trusted advisor," says Mark Koziel, a senior technical advisor for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

The trust small businesses place in CPAs is founded on their stringent educational and professional requirements. CPAs must successfully complete more than 150 hours of intense training and a rigorous...