As the list below is by no means all-inclusive, please feel free to inquire about a service if you do not see it listed. If it is not a service we provide, we would be more than happy to refer you to a qualified professional.

Accounting Software Selection & Implementation
Have you just started your business and you currently keep receipts in a shoe box? Do you have a part-time, outside bookkeeper and you're ready to bring it all in-house and go "live" full-time? Is your business ready to hire and staff its first official accounting department? We can help you take that first step or the next step, regardless of where you are in the process. We often help the start-up business design accounting procedures to help them trough the start-up phase, and grow into a more permanent software-based accounting.

Once the proper software is selected, the rest is easy. We'll install it for you, and teach you how to use it. If you have a network, we'll configure the software and test it to make sure it is working. Then, we set-up the system (chart of accounts, users, customers, vendors, product listing, service codes, etc) and load up to three years prior-year data (if applicable). We'll train all users on accounting procedures (the "paper" processes) and on the accounting system (when and how to use the software), and will monitor your progress for as long as it takes (usually 3 to 6 months) to make sure everything is running smoothly, work out any kinks, make minor adjustments and ensure a smooth transition to the new system.

Most importantly, we make sure you are not alone. We offer ongoing help-desk style support as part of annual accounting engagement. Through the years, we stand ready to help as your business needs change and your accounting department grows. We'll be there if and when you are ready to do it again.

Start-up/Small Business Accounting Package
The owner of a start-up or a small business (0-2 employees) wears many hats: secretary, courier, master visionary, sales manager, product/service development director, marketing director, CFO, CEO, COO, Grand Pooh-Bah and the list goes on. Is it really wise to add "bookkeeper" to the list? Key business decisions rely on up-to-date financial information that is both timely and accurate. What is the point of financial reports if they are 3 to 6 months out of date? What good are the numbers if they are incorrect or accounting entries are inconsistent? Do you know the techniques for reviewing accounting reports to ensure they the data was entered correctly, or even entered at all? May we [gently] recommend that you focus on what you do best (running your business) and leave the books to us? We offer comprehensive monthly or quarterly write-up packages so that you get the right information in time to make important business decisions. As part of this service, every month or quarter we will:

• Reconcile your bank statement(s)
• Reconcile your credit card(s)
• Record all payroll transactions (see separate payroll services, below)
• Review the General Ledger and post adjustments, as necessary
• Record & track fixed asset purchases & depreciation
• Record & track owner loans to the company, we well as repayments
• Record & track out-of-pocket expenses/reimbursements from owners or employees
• Prepare a monthly & year-to-date (or quarterly) Profit & Loss Statement
• Prepare a month-end (or quarter-end) Balance Sheet
• Conduct a monthly (or quarterly) tax planning review

Bookkeeping is the day-to-day recording and processing of your all your financial transactions. On a monthly or quarterly basis, we will enter all accounting transactions, post payroll information, reconcile accounts, and record monthly, quarterly and annual adjusting entries; accounting data is available 24-hours a day so that business owners can access their information and prepare reports whenever they need up-to-date information. We can come to your office and work on-site. We also offer online accounting services so that your accounting data is available to you 24-hours a day.

Write-Up is the conversion of summarized accounting data into financial reports. for clients who maintain a basic accounting system but need assistance with monthly or quarterly reports, we offer monthly or quarterly write-up services. We convert your transaction records (invoices, checks, credit card charges, out-of-pocket expenses, etc) into useful financial reports to help you run your business more effectively. Reports vary for each client, but usually include "standard" financial statements (income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows). However, customized report (i.e., transactions by vendor, Budget vs. Actual - for income and/or expenses) or more detailed accounting reports (i.e., Accounts Receivable Aging, Accounts Payable Detail,) can be prepared as well. We offer a full range of reports that clients can add or remove reports anytime throughout the year, as their business grows and/or circumstances change.

• Accounting software selection and implementation

• Type of entity selection for start-up businesses

• Business valuations

• Buying/selling a business

• Computer systems

• Financial & retirement decisions

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.

• Complete Do-It-Yourself Processing
• Managed Payroll Processing
• Full-Service Payroll Processing

For complete details, visit us on our payroll website.

Would you buy legal forms software and expect to be able to serve as your own attorney, drafting contracts and other legal forms without any formal legal training? Would you buy a medical reference CD and expect to be able to diagnose and treat a serious medical condition? In the case of QuickBooks, to use the software effectively and properly, you need to know your business AND you need to know a little accounting AND be familiar with any industry specific accounting or reporting issues for your business, AND know how to relate the QuickBooks functions with your own accounting procedures. That is where we come in!

We believe that every business owner should understand the inner-workings of their own accounting system. You can't just "trust" the software. For that matter, you shouldn't just "trust the accountant". We are here to provide training and support, but the ultimate responsibility for accounting rests squarely on the shoulders of the business owner. That is why we have designed several levels of QuickBooks support, so we can be here to help you however, whenever and wherever you need it. Let us help you learn how to account for your business, not just depend on us to tell you what the numbers are.

QuickBooks Setup
Although QuickBooks is designed for the layman to understand, the initial setup and installation must be done correctly in order for future information to be accurate. All information necessary to setup manual accounting records is also necessary to setup and install QuickBooks on your desktop. This task is even more complicated if you switch from manual accounting operations to QuickBooks in the middle of the year. Which accounting method will you use? What chart of accounts do you need for your business? How do you handle beginning balances? An expert can easily answer all of these questions and complete the initial Setup and Installation in a timely manner. In addition, your accounting employees receive training on the accounting software to enhance their performance.

QuickBooks Training
Once QuickBooks is set-up and working properly, we can train you or your employees to properly operate QuickBooks specifically for your business. Why choose one-on-one attention instead of taking a class?

• We focus on the individual issues facing your business.
• We can use your company data.
• We will be there to answer your specific questions and concerns.
• No need to spend time on features that don't impact your business!

QuickBooks HelpDesk
Never Hesitate to Ask a Question! QuickBooks users are generally not stumped by the software; they are stumped by the accounting information necessary to complete the transactions. Quick access to correct information is essential to maintain the accuracy of your financial information. Employees in your accounting department will find comfort in knowing an Expert in QuickBooks is only an email or phone-call away. Email and telephone support prevents many wasted hours of aggravation and embarrassment. Questions may be called in, left on voice mail, faxed or sent via e-mail. A Certified Professional Advisor who specializes in working with QuickBooks will respond with a detailed solution to your problem or question. Our QuickBooks HelpDesk service keeps your employees on task.

QuickBooks Review
Whether you are preparing a package for your banker, are applying for a new certification, need a financial review or you just need to clean up some problem areas, you'll be prepared with a QuickBooks Review. On a monthly, quarterly or as-needed basis, a QuickBooks Professional Advisor will help you clean up and organize your bookkeeping system. During the course of our review, we will

• Review your transactions for the year (or since the last review
• Clean up stray entries
• Match A/R and A/P ledgers to accounts
• Reconcile general ledger to subsidiary accounts
• Review prior period reconciliations
• Provide review comments and feed back to reduce or eliminate repetitive errors or on-going problems.

If you would like to get more out of your reporting, we can set-up customized reports so that you can find the numbers you want at the push of a button. This can be done during a QuickBooks Review or upon request. Our QuickBooks Review is a smart and affordable way to get a handle on your books. Accurate records allow you to make educated decisions for your business and will save you money!

Review:   Some analytical procedures conducted with limited assurance

Compilation:   Based upon client information provided and used primarily for internal use.

• Tax planning & return preparation for individuals, LLCs, LLPs, S corporations, "C" Corporations, Partnerships and not-for-profit organizations. For Estates, trusts and gift tax returns, we work closely with Constance L. Meck who focuses on this highly specialized area of the tax law.

• Representation before the IRS and other taxing authorities

• Divorce and support issues

• Tax effects of buying/selling a business

Tax Planning and Preparation
Tax planning is an essential element of the tax preparation process. By making tax planning part of your overall business strategy, you can use our experience and access to the most current new developments in the tax laws to minimize both your current and future tax liabilities.

Managing Member Jina Etienne, CPA, earned her M.S. in taxation in 1993, and taxes have always been the primary focus of our practice. Our significant investment in computerized tax preparation and research software enables us to accurately and efficiently prepare returns for various types of entities including individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates and not-for-profit organizations.

We provide end-of-year tax projections and multi-year tax plans for our individual clients. We also assist in calculating quarterly estimated tax payments for small business owners and self-employed consultants.

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Asset protection
• Investment review
• Bankruptcies
• Litigation support
• Cash flow forecasting
• Employee benefit plans
• Expert witness services
• Internet commerce
• Insurance - business and personal