“I got involved with the nuts and bolts of accounting and
found it to be a truly wrenching experience.”

Fred Ebert, Esq., Arthur Young & Co., Los Angeles, California
Circa 1976

Our Services

It’s a simple fact: anyone can balance your books. And prepare statements, returns and forms. That’s easy. The tough part is understanding and using them to your advantage. That’s where bookkeeping, accounting, experience and common sense all blend together. Of course we could keep your books and we would do it accurately, timely and economically. But we could also help you interpret your data and use it  to make prudent (if not astute!) business decisions. We’ve run our own successful businesses and know what’s needed and what’s not. Don’t kid yourself into thinking that the numbers take care of themselves; they don’t — that’s when things get screwed up.

Messy? If you have a mess, and you find it wrenching, we can help. We have the tools, talent and experience to make it right. And, we can help you keep it right. We have straightened out some real messes for retail stores, contractors, investors, and other small business owners who don’t have the time or inclination to deal with it themselves.  We love those  kinds of assignments.

From soup to nuts:  We can handle it.

Receivables •  Cash receipts • Bank reconciliations •  Payables •  Cash Disbursements •  Payroll • Payroll Taxes • Property Tax Renditions & Valuation Consulting • Depreciation • Businesses • Partnerships • Corporations • Reports and Statements • Forensic Accounting • QuickBooks • Spreadsheets • Accounts Payable Audits • Income Tax Planning • Benefit Plan Consulting & Audits • Tax Audits

We hope you get the idea: We’re here to serve you when, where and how you need it.

Its Your Choice: Take Precautions or Take Chances.
You Choose. Choose Wisely.

Another simple fact: businesses change. Periodically you should examine and rethink your business structure and procedures. Tax laws, business trends, technology, your customer base and your personal needs and goals change over time; chances are you need to change with them! This is truly an area where what you don’t know can hurt you, and you may never know it. Of course you want to take care of your customers, but take care of yourself as well. You work hard to earn your money; you can choose what you do to keep it. We’ve helped others; we can help you as well. Accounting methods, tax elections, retirement and other employee benefit plans, insurance and legal entity structures are just some of the more obvious choices available. You don’t need any loose screws when it comes to your financial security. Take some precautions and get good advice. Or take chances. You choose. Choose wisely.

No mistakes • No surprises • No bull

Our advice doesn’t come in a can. Whether it involves setting up your accounting system, bookkeeping work, a spreadsheet, a consulting assignment or a simple phone call or email, our work is done only for you. You can go lots of other places and get run of the mill, canned answers. Canned advice will be quicker, and it may be cheaper and it might work for somebody. However, our approach is different: before we put our pencils to paper, before we “power on” the PC, before we begin to speak, before we offer advice…. we study your situation and desires, and everything must “fit” or it won’t last.