Bowers & Company CPAs

Client Services

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Preparation, presentation, and analysis of client financial statements, as well as attesting to financial statements prepared by the client, are the foundations of our practice. Our financial statement audit and accounting services approach encompasses 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

TAX SERVICES

The firm provides a wide array of tax services from meeting all statutory filing requirements for individuals, businesses, trusts and estates to the structuring of business acquisitions and divestitures.  All tax strategies are incorporated into sound business decisions derived through an overall comprehensive analysis of the particular situation.  A partial list of our tax services includes:

  • Tax planning & return preparation
  • Individuals
  • Partnerships
  • LLCs/LLP
  • Estates, Trusts & gift
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Taxing authority representation
  • Divorce & Support issues
  • Tax effects of buying/selling a business

TAX PLANNING & PREPARATION

Our professional tax advisors work with business owners and individuals to minimize taxes and optimize cash flow by taking advantage of federal, state, and local tax deductions and credits.  Our proactive tax approach ensures that you will be prepared to take advantage of opportunities to minimize and/or defer taxes.  Our team’s knowledge and expertise of current and proposed tax laws enables us to provide strategies tailored to your specific needs.

ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE CONSULTING

The QuickBooks accounting software package is designed to be intuitive and easy to use for the small business. We can make the set-up, training and support of this system an easy process, ensuring your complete understanding of the system, and knowledge of its capabilities. From your manual system today, we can direct a smooth conversion to this powerful software system, and be available for the ongoing support you need.

CONSULTING SERVICES

Our firm can provide a wide range of consulting services to assist management in planning and improving their bottom line results. Please inquire about these services that we can help you with:

  • Accounting software selection and implementation
  • Type of entity selection
  • Business valuations
  • Buying/selling a business
  • Computer systems
  • Financial & retirement decisions
  • Estate, trust & gift planning

 AUDIT REVIEWS AND COMPILATONS

Our audit process will generate information and develop insights that result in improved controls and safeguards for your company. These insights ultimately lead to greater efficiencies with clear‚ concise‚ and understandable financial reporting

  • Audit- an intensive examination with the highest level of assurance.
  • Review - some analytical procedures conducted with limited assurance.
  • Compilation - based upon client information provided and used primarily for internal use.

ESTATE & TRUST TAX PREPARATION

Effective estate and trust planning can ensure financial security for loved ones. For businesses, it can maintain a smooth succession of ownership. We can help you navigate the complex and shifting tax laws to facilitate the transfer of assets and minimize the tax liability of your beneficiaries.

RECORD KEEPING & REPORTS

Are you in need of help on bookkeeping and report presentation?  We can assist you in several areas. Some of which are payroll and sales tax reports, annual payroll reports and W-2’s.  Are you a new business trying to ensure that your registrations with appropriate agencies are correct? We can help you with all of these forms & filings, giving you the confidence of knowing you are in compliance.