Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of an advertising and marketing company. We help businesses grow through SEO, web development, digital marketing, and data-driven growth strategies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm to accomplish for your business?

We hired Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm to manage our accounting, tax compliance, payroll, and financial reporting in Turkey. We also needed expert guidance on regulatory compliance and ongoing financial support to ensure our business operations remained accurate, efficient, and fully compliant with Turkish regulations.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm provides ongoing accounting and financial management services for our company. Their scope of work includes bookkeeping, monthly accounting, tax planning and compliance, payroll management, financial reporting, VAT and corporate tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
They also provide financial guidance, respond to accounting-related inquiries, and ensure all statutory obligations are completed accurately and on time. The main deliverables include monthly financial reports, tax filings, payroll processing, bookkeeping records, and ongoing accounting support tailored to our business needs.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm.

How did you come to work with Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm?

We found them through an online search. We chose them because they were close to our geographic location, had a great culture fit, offered good value for the cost, and had company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

I'm keeping the amount confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Since working with Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm, we've consistently met all tax filing and payroll deadlines while maintaining accurate financial records and full compliance with Turkish regulations.
Although we didn't formally track every KPI, we estimate that the time spent on accounting and tax administration decreased by approximately 40–50%. Their clear monthly reporting and proactive guidance improved our visibility into cash flow, expenses, and tax obligations, allowing us to make better-informed business decisions and focus more on growing our business.

How did Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm perform from a project management standpoint?

Celikel CPA & Accounting Firm managed the project in a professional and reliable manner. They communicated clearly, responded promptly to our questions, and kept us informed about upcoming deadlines and required documents. All accounting, payroll, tax filings, and financial reports were delivered accurately and on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What impressed us most was their combination of technical expertise and responsiveness. They don't just handle accounting tasks — they proactively explain complex tax and financial matters in a clear, practical way and provide guidance before issues arise. Their reliability and deep understanding of Turkish regulations have made them a trusted long-term partner for our business.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Overall, we're very satisfied with the engagement. If there's one area for improvement, it would be providing more proactive insights on business planning and financial optimization in addition to the regular accounting and compliance work. However, this is a minor point, and the overall service has exceeded our expectations.