It depends on what you’re using QuickBooks to accomplish. If you’re trying to get a concrete view of your business’ income and expenditure, and nothing more, then QuickBooks on its own is fine. However, what an accountant adds is what to do with that data. An accountant guides the business owner on expenses. They can inform the owner what’s costing them money, despite net positive growth; what investments (such as office equipment) will pay off in the long run; and what to do today to increase EBITA. An accountant analyzes the data, transforming numbers into actionable insights. There are myriad programs that can show your company’s numbers, but accountants know what to do with them.