Most accurate print results in Photoshop???

Hello all, I typically work in Illustrator whenever I need to do some print work but decided to use Photoshop this time around as I was going for more realism.
I have used some effects(linear burn, overlay, screen etc...) but tried to respect the print colors as much as possible.
Could someone please tell me how I should now save/export the image for the most accurate print results?
Do I simply flatten image and then change color mode to CMYK?
Any help appreciated!

Image > Mode > CMYK would use the settings and target space as defined under Edit > Color Settings.
These may not fit the actual printing needs, so if the image is indeed going to be printed (offset or other process) better ask the printer which ICC-profile they recommend in this case.
Edit:
Could someone please tell me how I should now save/export the image for the most accurate print results?
Saving a pdf As a Copy from Photoshop can be used to create a file that maintains Vector Masks and type as vector data (not Vector Smart Objects, though, mind you).

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