CONTRACT CONTROLLER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

You have the staff in place who can get the accounting information in the accounting software. What you need is someone who can oversee your staff, give direction on how to improve your current system, and work with management to get the most out of your financial reporting.

This service is a good fit for organizations that have grown to a level where they need a seasoned professional to oversee the financial aspects of the business, but the cost of hiring that professional is not yet affordable. ASA offers the right solution.

Effective tax preparation and planning can help you to minimize your future tax liability. We can help you proactively manage both your personal and your business tax issues, including understanding how upcoming business opportunities impact your tax status and vice versa. Not all tax planning opportunities are readily apparent. By having us on your team, you are more likely to benefit from those opportunities. We understand how the latest federal, state, and local tax legislation and other developments affect you and your business and we are constantly identifying new ways to reduce federal, state, or local tax liabilities.

BOOKKEEPING

Let us help you with the portion of your record keeping you have a hard time keeping up with or we can be the “double check” for the current bookkeeper. This service is customized for each organization’s needs.

PAYROLL FULL SERVICE

We can calculate, print, and prepare all payroll tax reporting.

PAYROLL ASSISTANCE

Keep your detailed payroll information on your records and let us help you with the payroll tax reporting. You do the portion you are comfortable with. We can keep you on track with the reporting!

SETUP

Be sure you are getting the right start! Let the expert come to you and set up your QuickBooks the way you need to use it for your company. Get up and running in a fraction of the time!

TRAINING

Get the QuickBooks training specific to your business. This training is not just about learning procedures, but learning the procedures that are efficient and effective to collect the information you want!

SUPPORT

Get continued personalized support. You know whom you will be talking to and they know you too! Get problems resolved quickly and effectively.

There is no shortage of accounting software solutions for your business. Software as a service (SaaS), cloud computing, and other technological innovations are adding more dimensions to technology decisions. Choosing the right solution that will meet the needs of your business now and in the future while also providing a necessary level of security is crucial. We can analyze the nature of your business and financial transactions, current technology, future business plans, and emerging needs to identify and implement a software solution that is flexible enough to grow and change with your business.

If your business does not currently have accounting staff or if your business is outgrowing its current bookkeeping system, we can provide comprehensive bookkeeping and write-up services to ensure the smooth operation of the financial side of your business. As your business needs grow and change, we can provide input and planning assistance to make sure your accounting and financial systems keep pace with your business needs.

As a true business partner, we are available to help you deal with any business problem or opportunity. We stand ready to engage in business consulting projects to help you make the right decisions for the future of your business. Whether you face questions related to expanding, selling, or restructuring your business, we have the necessary business acumen and analytical capabilities to help you make the right decisions.

The business entity—LLP, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc.— that you select for your business has enormous financial and tax implications. You must make the right decision. We can explain each choice and its implications. As your business grows and changes, the type of business entity you choose may need to change also.

As your cherished family member gets older, they may need some help with their day-to-day financial tasks.  Ordinarily, simple tasks such as balancing a checkbook and paying household bills become increasingly difficult for the elderly. You could take care of their day-to-day financial tasks yourself if you have the time and live close.  But if you don’t you may want to consider hiring a professional to help. With our elder care services, you get the help of a caring, honest, and knowledgeable professional.  Someone on your team, looking out for your parents or grandparent’s best interest.

Estate matters affect everyone. By taking proactive steps today, you can ease the way for your heirs during a very difficult time. We can work with your legal counsel to help you to structure your estate and trusts to minimize taxes and ensure a smooth transition to your heirs. We are available to handle all estate and trust tax-related matters.

When a business can undertake strong financial analysis, it opens up new opportunities to improve management, planning, and decision-making. Financial analysis provides the numbers to support, reject, or contemplate a course of action. Prospective analysis can show how situations may evolve under various scenarios, providing a new dimension to decision-making. We are ready to provide this type of financial analysis to support the continued prosperity of your business.

Financial statements are an important tool for management decision-making. Financial statements also represent your business to lenders, partners, potential buyers, and other interested parties. We will work closely with your key personnel to develop and finalize accurate and timely financial statements.

Retirement planning is critical in these uncertain times. Whether you are developing a retirement plan for yourself or choosing a retirement plan to offer to your employees, we can help you evaluate the available options. Our focus is on helping you to make the choice that is most appropriate for your financial situation. If you are choosing a retirement plan for your business, we will base our recommendations on the unique characteristics of your business and your employee population, as well as the legal and compliance issues related to each type of plan.

State and local tax authorities are looking to maximize sales tax collections. We can help you understand and manage your sales tax obligations and prepare sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner.