| May & Company, LLP |
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| May & Company is a regional accounting firm recognized for quality and professionalism. Our clients can be assured of receiving advice based on the most current laws and standards, because we are certified, credentialed and trained in up-to-date industry regulations and laws. In addition, our team members participate annually in many continuing professional education seminars and classes, thus providing our clients with the benefit of the highest degree of knowledge in their industry. Below is a list of the services we offer to our clients along with a brief description. |
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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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| Accounting Software Selection & Implementation |
| With the number of computerized accounting software packages available for small businesses and individuals growing every day, selecting one that is right for you has become increasingly difficult. As accounting professionals, we are exposed to most programs through trade journals and actual use. Our experienced staff can help you choose and implement the system that best fits your needs. |
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| Audits, Reviews and Compilations |
| Audits – Audits afford the highest level of reliability provided by certified public accountants. May & Company provides an independent objective opinion of the financial statements of a company with procedures that includes verification of information with those individuals with whom the company transacts business – customers, bankers, lessors, vendors, and attorneys. The application of General Accepted Accounting Principles in both the way the transactions are recorded and disclosed are included in an audit. Reviews – A Review is a level of service that results in an expression of limited assurance. May & Company communicates this limited assurance in a report stating that the reviewer is not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial statements in order for them to be in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The members of our team perform sufficient inquiry and procedures to give a reasonable basis for that conclusion. Compilations – May & Company can present - in the form of financial statements - information that is the representation of management (owners) without undertaking to express any assurance on the statements. These statements are considered compilations. |
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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 the bookkeeping function. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Business Valuations |
| Whether you are thinking of buying a new business or in the midst of a difficult divorce, the amount attached to the value of your business is important. We can provide useful and objective analysis to assist you in the valuation of any business in which you have an interest. |
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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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| Cash Flow & Budgeting Analysis |
| A business can be profitable and still run into trouble due to cash flow issues. We can forecast and evaluate your company's financial condition, estimate financing requirements, and track cash-flow sources and uses. |
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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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| 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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| Estate & Trust Tax Preparation |
| If you want to facilitate the orderly transfer of your assets to your beneficiaries, effective estate and gift planning will provide security for your surviving heirs 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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| 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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| Expert Witness Services |
| Pending or existing litigation can result in the need for a qualified professional to present his/her opinion to support or oppose evidence submitted to the court. Our level of competence allows us the opportunity to function as expert witnesses in such cases. |
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| Financial Forecasts & Projections |
| We help our clients develop future-oriented or prospective financial information as they plan operations, obtain financing for expansion, and look to minimize future years’ taxes. Financial information may be in a number of forms such as budgets, tax shelter offerings, acquisition studies, and data to be used in contract negotiations. |
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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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| 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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| Forensic Accounting |
| We use accounting and auditing skills to provide an analysis of financial records in conjunction with dispute resolutions, as well as fraud and theft investigation. Our damage measurement methods can determine the extent of financial loss and illegal accounting practices. |
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| Fraud Prevention & Detection |
| We use accounting and auditing skills to provide an analysis of financial records in conjunction with fraud and theft investigation. Our damage measurement methods can determine the extent of financial loss and illegal accounting practices. |
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| Human Resource Studies |
| We can assist your company with a variety of human resource needs including compensation and benefits analysis, human resource studies, recruiting, and the development of employment manuals. Our HR consulting staff is experienced to utilize personality surveys. These surveys are a tool for matching the personalities to their related job description. |
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| IRS Representation |
| May & Company has, through years of experience, achieved a level of competence that ensures our clients proper representation before the various federal and state tax agencies. |
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| Investment Review |
| As you develop your investment strategy, we will act as your sounding board. We can help you and your investment advisor build an investment portfolio that takes into consideration the impact of taxes and produces a favorable after-tax return. |
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| Litigation Support |
| Litigation support involves the quantification of economic damages pursuant to existing or pending litigation using accounting and auditing techniques. We have experienced competent staff who can compile information efficiently to assist in the calculation and documentation of any potential economic loss or damages. |
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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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| Mergers & Acquisitions |
| Finding the right business partner for your company can be a difficult task. We can assist you in the merger or acquisition process by assessing such critical elements as tax considerations; product/service compatibility; competitive tactics and position; financial impact; and cash flow considerations. |
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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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| Payroll Services |
| As a business grows, it must hire more employees, which can result in increased payroll administration. We can assist you in implementing the controls necessary to ensure a reliable, efficient, and effective payroll system. Our firm can also help you develop a payroll system and prepare all necessary payroll tax returns in a timely manner. |
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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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| Quickbooks |
| This popular accounting software program provides today’s small business owner with an invaluable tool for financial reports. Our QuickBooks team works to provide you with setup, training, and follow-up services – whether in your office or remotely. |
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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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| 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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| Tax Planning & Preparation |
| Tax Planning – Tax planning is an essential element of the tax preparation process. By making tax planning part of your overall business strategy, our experience and access to the most current new developments in the tax laws can minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. Tax Preparation – Our significant investment in 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-profit organizations. |
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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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