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We
provide a broad range of services to help clients secure a sound
financial future. In addition to the core services listed below, we
provide customized services to address our clients in the
manufacturing, service and not-for-profit industries.
Our
services are very comprehensive. Call for a free evaluation of your
tax, accounting and general business needs. Compare the difference
between what you're presently doing and what we can do for you. These
are some of the standard services we provide.
Small Business Accounting Services
We
offer the full range of other accounting services to help keep your
business running smoothly. Our bookkeeping services include Monthly
Operating Statements, Bank Reconciliations, Payroll, Audit Trails,
Balance Sheet, Financial Graphs and Budgets. We realize that most small
businesses can not afford a full-time accountant but still need the
expertise at times. We are there when you need us!
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Monthly Operating Statements
These
give you a monthly look at where you stand so you can act on a problem
or seize an opportunity before it's too late. Every month we look at
your financial picture so we can alert you to those areas that need
your attention. Watching your bottom line can often help improve it.
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Bank Reconciliations
We
prove out your bank balance every month and advise you of any bank
charges, bank errors or arithmetic mistakes on your part so you know
exactly how much cash is available for spending.
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Payroll Registers
These records on each and every employee are required by law and help us to prepare your payroll tax returns.
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Audit Trail
A
record of transactions is printed out for you in case of an audit. The
format is arranged so you can use it to understand in more detail how
the dollars come together on your operating statement.
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Balance Sheet
Shows
cash balances, accounts receivable, taxes owed, etc. This is
particularly useful to your banker when he is trying to make a decision
about a loan.
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Financial Graphs
They help you understand, at a glance, financial data such as monthly sales trends, expenses, profits, etc.
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Budgets
We
can help you draw up a plan of action for the year. Throughout the year
we can track the progress you're making toward your goals.
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Community Banking Services
At
Gibson & Carden, LLC we understand that banks often serve as the
backbone of our communities. Therefore, our service approach provides
banks convenient access to expertise and assistance, while maintaining
an effective and independent internal audit function. Moreover, the
practices we incorporate have been reviewed and accepted by regulators.
Our Community Bank focus is on Internal Bank Services and includes:
- Internal Auditing
- Compliance Auditing
- Loan Evaluation and Review
- Income Tax Planning and Preparation
- Compensation Planning
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Tax Return Preparation
We provide accurate on-time year-end tax returns utilizing pro-active tax strategies described above.
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Proactive Tax Planning
The
best time to save money on your taxes is four to sixteen months before
they are due, and this requires expert planning. We provide one-on-one
pro-active tax counsel to meet your unique personal and business needs.
The typical client benefits the most from expert tax advice in:
Year-end strategic planning to help minimize your tax liability;
Effective and timely structuring of your personal and business
transactions; Executive compensation planning; Money-saving
self-employment and payroll strategies; Successful retirement and
estate planning.
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QuickBooks
We offer a wide range of QuickBooks support services. Please click here to go to our
comprehensive QuickBooks support section.
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RemoteController
RemoteController
is a service of Gibson & Carden that allows clients to
maintain selected computer-based files on our server. The client can
then remotely access their files from their office, just as if they
were located on their own computer.
The benefits of this service include:
- The ability for our staff to review the
information and make any needed adjustments in "real-time", without
interrupting the client's routine and
- The knowledge that the information is backed up nightly (offsite) and can be restored at any time, if need be.
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Business Formation
Including
start-up, expansion and sale of a business. Many important decisions
and financial commitments are involved in starting a new business or
selling an old one. The tax effects can be dramatic without careful
consideration and thoughtful planning.
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IRS Audit Representation
As
a valued client we will be available to you in dealing with the IRS and
other taxing authorities. We will represent you and assist you in
preparing for audits and appeals conferences. We also provide expert
counseling on technical tax issues, penalty assessments and
negotiations to resolve payment of tax deficiencies.
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Personal Financial Planning
We
work with our clients in the areas of investment strategies, tax
planning, risk management and asset preservation to maximize growth but
limit tax consequences. We ask the question "Where do you want to be
financially"? And then review their retirement, business, education and
other needs to be certain their goals are attainable.
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Financial Planning For Business Owners
As
personal financial planning advisors, we help business owners make the
right financial planning decisions by analyzing their overall financial
and tax situations, helping them devise estate plans and plans for
retirement, and assisting them in risk management, insurance planning,
and developing investment philosophy, among other things.
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Not-For-Profit Organizations
The
firm has extensive experience in the area of Not-For-Profit
organizations including filing for exempt status, meeting Federal
reporting guidelines, developing and implementing fund accounting
systems and creation and use of budgets.
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Business Planning
Establishing
short-term and long-term goals and effective methods of achieving them
is essential to successful business management. Our Firm can assist you
in developing a comprehensive business plan that will help you identify
and achieve your goals.
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Consulting Services
Our
most important goal is to assist you and your company in increasing
after-tax profitability. The close working relationship we share with
our clients gives us a better understanding of their overall financial
goals. We offer a broad array of valuable consulting services
including: cash management, risk management (insurance), financing,
business valuation, compensation and benefit plans, computer-based
accounting systems, succession planning for family-owned businesses,
mergers and acquisitions, health care, compliance with government
regulations, litigation support, software evaluation and setups.
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Internal Controls Review
Our
Firm will help you protect your assets by analyzing and improving your
existing internal control systems. We are available to identify areas
of vulnerability and recommend long-term solutions.
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Organizational Consulting
Our
Firm can provide expert advisory services to assist you with such
issues as organizational structure, job descriptions, performance
appraisal, teambuilding, communications, and other human resource
concerns.
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Diagnostic Review
Interested
in achieving more efficient and profitable operations? Have our team
perform a diagnostic review of your business operations to pinpoint
those areas where efficiency and profitability can be enhanced.
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Banking Relationships
Our
Firm can provide valuable assistance in establishing, maintaining or
expanding current banking relationships. We assist you to
professionally organize and prepare your all-important banking proposal.
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Reviewed or Audited Financial Statements
We can provide in depth financial statements when they are required for grants or large loans.
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Litigation Support
We provide expert, objective analysis and assistance to clients involved in commercial and civil litigation.
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Business Valuations
When
your company is involved in a merger, business start-up, acquisition or
liquidation, it is important that your accounting firm provide expert
advice in properly structuring the transition. We have extensive
experience in handling business transactions that can affect your
company's profitability. In addition, we act as independent
consultants, offering you objective assistance to establish methods of
business valuation and to perform due diligence.
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Information Technology Services
Our
computer technology consulting services address the full spectrum of
the computerized accounting packages, including application software
selection and installation, operations reviews, staff training and
evaluation of day-to-day operating practices.
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Research Services
To
meet the needs of clients and business associates for timely business
information, we supply a variety of customized research services.
Business analyses, industry forecasts, company profiles are examples of
just some the information resources available.
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