Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about AccountMap, our directory of certified accountants and tax accountants, AI-assisted matching and how to grow your firm with us.

About AccountMap

Understanding the platform and its mission

What is AccountMap and what is its main purpose?

AccountMap is the independent directory of accounting professionals in Belgium. It helps businesses find the right partner for their accounting, their taxes and their management advice.

Who is AccountMap for?

AccountMap is for businesses and self-employed people looking for a certified accountant or a tax accountant, and for firms that want more visibility and access to qualified enquiries.

Is AccountMap an accounting firm?

No. AccountMap provides no accounting services and keeps no books. It is a neutral platform that connects supply and demand.

Is the platform independent of firms and software vendors?

Yes. AccountMap is commercially and technologically independent of accounting firms, software vendors and professional associations.

Which accounting software packages does AccountMap cover?

AccountMap covers the main packages used in Belgium, including WinBooks, Yuki, Exact, Odoo, Silverfin, Sage BOB, Octopus, Horus, Adsolut, Billtobox, CodaBox, Dext and Pennylane.

Does AccountMap cover the whole of Belgium?

Yes. AccountMap lists firms across Belgium, with local, provincial, national and international coverage depending on the profile.

The professionals listed

Profiles, services and roles on the platform

What types of professionals are listed on AccountMap?

Certified accountants, tax accountants, tax advisors, statutory auditors, accounting firms and management consultants.

What is the difference between a certified accountant and a tax accountant?

The certified accountant handles bookkeeping, the preparation of annual accounts and advisory work; the tax accountant focuses on accounting and tax obligations. Both are licensed by the ITAA.

Are statutory auditors included?

Yes. Statutory auditors offering audit and review of accounts can be listed.

Are accounting firms and bookkeeping offices included?

Yes. Accounting firms and bookkeeping offices, from the smallest practices to the largest, are among the profiles covered by AccountMap.

Can tax advisors and management consultants appear?

Yes. Tax advisors, management consultants and specialist experts can be listed.

Can a firm hold several roles at once?

Yes. A firm can declare several profile types and several service categories in its profile.

Services and skills

Which services and needs are covered

What types of services can I search for on AccountMap?

Everything from bookkeeping to annual accounts, VAT and tax returns, payroll and social secretariat, tax advice, audit and assurance, company formation and management consulting.

Do the services cover a company's whole life cycle?

Yes. AccountMap covers the full cycle: from company formation to day-to-day bookkeeping, through to annual accounts and advisory work.

Can I search for specialist services such as international taxation or consolidation?

Yes. The directory supports fine-grained specialisations such as international taxation, consolidation, cost accounting and restructuring.

How are client references and sectors presented?

Firms can describe their assignments and their client sectors, with the context, the constraints and the results achieved.

Are areas of activity and geographic coverage visible?

Yes. Firms can state where they operate, which makes searching and matching easier.

AI-assisted matching

How the recommendations work

How does AI-assisted matching work?

The AI analyses your request and assesses firms on their services, their assignments, their areas of activity, their offices, their sector specialisation and their stated expertise.

Which criteria are used to select firms?

Service relevance, sector specialisation, references, location, software used and profile completeness.

How many firms are usually suggested?

A short, targeted shortlist is generated to keep the noise down and help you get in touch faster with the firms that fit best.

Can I contact firms directly without going through AI matching?

Yes. You can always browse profiles and contact firms directly, without submitting a request.

Does AccountMap get involved in contracts or negotiation?

No. AccountMap takes no part in negotiations or contracts. It makes discovery and introductions easier.

Do firms see every request?

No. Requests are passed selectively to the relevant firms, to protect quality and limit spam.

For firms

Profiles, pricing and lead generation

Is signing up free for firms?

Yes. Firms can create a basic profile free of charge.

What is the difference between a free profile and a paid one?

Paid plans unlock greater visibility, advanced profile features, more qualified enquiries and promotion options.

What can I customise in my firm profile?

Your services, profile types, specialisations, client sectors, areas of activity, offices, descriptions and contact details.

Can I add my services, specialisations, areas of activity and offices?

Yes. The platform is built to reflect your real skills and your actual geographic coverage.

How does lead generation work for firms?

Firms receive enquiries matching their profile, their sector specialisation, their services, their location and the software they use.

Are leads exclusive or shared?

It depends on the request and the shortlist. AccountMap favours lead quality over volume.

What is a visibility boost and how does it work?

A boost increases the visibility of a profile or of a specific service or category, usually for a set period or scope.

Can I promote only certain services or certain regions?

Yes. Visibility campaigns can be targeted by service, sector, location and sometimes by software or specialisation.

Does AccountMap take a commission on assignments?

No. AccountMap takes no commission on the contracts signed between clients and firms.

How can I measure my return on investment as a firm?

Firms can track visibility and engagement indicators such as profile views, clicks and enquiry activity (depending on the plan and the metrics available).

Content and platform roadmap

Articles, data and neutrality

Where do the articles and informational content come from?

Content is written by the team or aggregated from public sources, then structured and summarised with the help of AI.

What is AI used for in aggregating and structuring content?

AI helps classify, summarise and link content to the relevant software, specialisations, sectors and firms.

Is AccountMap neutral, and how will it evolve?

Yes. The platform is neutral. It will evolve with new topics, more structured data and better search and decision-support tools.