| ElderCare Services |
| At certain times individuals may become aware that they need a little more help with their personal finances on a day-to-day basis. Maybe it's assistance with handling routine financial transactions, including bill paying and making bank deposits. Perhaps increasing medical needs cause concern about how long they can remain at home. And because family members may live far away or have too many demands from their own lives, providing assistance may be difficult.
ElderCare Services, offered by HEREFORD, LYNCH, SELLARS & KIRKHAM, PC, is designed to assist you in this time of your life. You may wonder how we can be such a valuable part of your personal life. It's simple, really. The integrity and reliability you've come to depend on for financial matters is what we stand for year-round, in every situation. For you, this means comfort in knowing that you are receiving help and services to stay cared for, as well as independent in your own home. |
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| Personal Financial Services |
| Personal Financial Services is a service that enables us as CPAs to assist you by coordinating your day-to-day financial affairs. Whether you need help in just one area (for example, paying bills) or in several, the first step is to schedule a no charge appointment with a member of our professional staff. Together we can help determine your needs and how they can best be met. We can then develop a program that is appropriate for your situation. |
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| Peer Review |
| Experience in the review process is an important consideration when selecting a firm to perform a Peer Review. HEREFORD, LYNCH, SELLARS & KIRKHAM, PC’s review team has conducted Peer Reviews and consulting reviews both on- and off-site. Additionally, experience in your client base is important. We service clients in a variety of industries, including:
· Financial Institutions
· Non-Profit Entities
· State and Local Governmental Entities
· Employee Benefit Plans |
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| Employee Benefit Plans |
| The accounting and tax issues involved with employer-provided benefit plans can be overwhelming. We can assist with the development, implementation and administration of your employee benefit plan. |
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| Other Services |
| Due to our diverse client base, we encounter a wide array of financial and tax issues. As a result, we have gained valuable experience over the years in numerous specialized areas, many of which are listed below. We feel our ability to provide such a variety of services reflects our versatility and competency, as well as our dedication to quality client service.
*Mergers & acquisitions
*Asset protection
*Investment review
*Bankruptcies
*Litigation support
*Cash flow forecasting
*Employee benefit plans
*Expert witness services
*Internet commerce |
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| Accounting Services |
| Providing financial information to our clients in a timely and accurate manner is a commitment that we feel can not be compromised. Meaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis. Our firm provides a full range of cost effective accounting services including the following:
*General ledger & financial statement preparation
*Bookkeeping (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual)
*Accounting system setup for new businesses
*Computerized payroll services
*Business tax return preparation (Sales & Use/Business Property)
*Personal financial statements
*Litigation support |
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| Audit Services |
| We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. Audits differ from reviews and compilations, as they are an intensive examination of your company's systems and records providing the highest level of assurance. |
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| Reviews & Compilations |
| We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. We provide financial reporting on two levels of assurance:
*Review - some analytical procedures conducted with limited assurance
*Compilation - based upon client information provided and used primarily for internal use. |
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| Bookkeeping/Write-Up |
| Meaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis and are the foundation of a successful business. Our qualified staff can assist you with the day-to-day tasks associated with bookkeeping. |
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| Financial Statements |
| We can assist you in the preparation of your financial statements in accordance with professional standards, but express no opinion or any other form of assurance on the underlying information included in them. The financial statements produced can be a useful tool for management for making financial decisions. |
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| Tax Services |
| We prefer to take a proactive vs. reactive approach to tax services. By keeping current on new tax laws and legislation, we are in a position to identify key tax planning opportunities that minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. We provide our individual and business clients with the taxation expertise and knowledge that they deserve throughout the year. Tax services offered include but are not limited to:
*Tax planning & return preparation
- Individuals
- Corporations
- Partnerships
- LLCs/LLPs
- Estates, trusts & gift
- Not-for-profit organizations
*Taxing authority representation
*Divorce and support issues
*Tax effects of buying/selling a business |
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| Tax Planning & Preparation |
| Tax planning and preparation form a winning combination for our successful individual and business clients. Whether you are an individual or a multi-tiered partnership, our experienced staff can develop tax strategies that take advantage of new tax laws and legislation. |
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| IRS Representation |
| During our years of experience dealing with many taxing authorities, we have achieved a level of competence that can ensure our clients they are being properly represented before the various federal and state tax agencies. |
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| Sales Tax Services |
| Many of our clients are responsible for collecting and submitting sales taxes in many different vicinities. We can assist your company in the compilation of information and preparation of sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner. |
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| Estate & Trust Tax Preparation |
| Effective estate and gift planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order. |
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| Consulting Services |
| We gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business. The following is just a few of the areas in which we provide consulting services:
*Accounting software selection and implementation
*Type of entity selection
*Business valuations
*Buying/selling a business
*Computer systems
*Financial & retirement decisions
*Estate, trust & gift planning |
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| Business Succession Planning |
| Effective coordination of the transition of your business to your successors is critical to ensure its continued success once you decide to remove yourself from the company's day to day operations. With a solid background in tax and other financial matters, we are fully qualified to address the complex issues of business continuation and can assist you in developing a strategically sound plan. |
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| Buying & Selling a Business |
| Structuring the purchase or sale of a business properly is a critical step in the process of buying or selling a business. Our competent staff has experience to guide you through the acquisition/disposition process by addressing such issues as cash flow analysis and tax considerations. |
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| Computer Consulting |
| Whether you are contemplating the addition of new computer hardware or overhauling your network, our experienced staff can assist you with many of the difficult decisions that must be made when designing your business' computer systems. |
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| Estate Planning |
| Effective estate planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order. |
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| Financial Planning |
| A properly structured financial plan enables you to face any financial challenge that may present itself at each stage of your life. Through the financial planning process, we can help you assess your financial needs and develop strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals and strengthen your financial security. |
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| Retirement Planning |
| Successful implementation and periodic review of your financial plan will ensure financial independence during your working years and through your retirement years. |
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| Management Advisory Services |
| Even the most qualified managers can benefit from competent, objective feedback. We can help your company's management team develop long-term objectives and specific strategies to facilitate your business' future growth and success. |
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| Business Consulting |
| We gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business. |
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| Pension & Profit Sharing Plans |
| Qualified retirement plans (e.g. defined-contribution or defined benefit plans, Keoghs, SEPs…) can provide significant tax advantages for closely held businesses and self-employed individuals. Our qualified staff can assist you in evaluating the type of pension plan that will best serve the retirement needs of you and your employees. |
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| Business Entity Selection |
| Choosing the form of entity of your business (e.g. "S" corporation, sole proprietor, limited liability company…) is a crucial decision that can have longstanding tax implications, positive or negative. We can assist you in evaluating the pros and cons of each entity type to help you determine the most advantageous form of business for your company. |
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