Axley & Rode - CPAs

Our firm offers a wide range of services to individual and business clients. Below we have listed the services that we offer along with a brief description.

As the list below is by no means all-inclusive, please feel free to inquire about a service if you do not see it listed. If it is not a service we provide, we would be more than happy to refer you to a qualified professional.

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  • Specific Industry Services
  • Peer Review of CPA Firms
  • Attestation Engagements
  • Audits, Reviews and Compilations
  • Tax Services
  • Accounting Services
  • Bookkeeping/Write-Up
  • Outsourcing
  • Litigation Support
  • Financial Forecasts & Projections
  • Cash Flow & Budgeting Analysis
  • Consulting Services
  • Accounting Software Selection & Implementation
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Computer Consulting
  • Fraud Prevention & Detection
  • Estate Planning   

    Specific Industry Services
    Some of the specfic industries we serve are described below:

    Financial (Banks, Savings Institutions and Credit Unions)

    Commercial (Construction, Retail, Manufacturing, Rural Electric Cooperatives, Wholesale Distribution, etc.)

    Governmental/Not for Profit (Cities, Counties, School Districts, Water Districts, etc.)

    Hospitals

    Employee Benefit Plans

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    Peer Review of CPA Firms
    Our firm engages in providing peer review services to other firms of Certified Public Accountants.

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    Attestation Engagements
    Under this type of service our professionals are engaged to issue an examination, review or agreed upon procedures report on particular subject matter or assertions about that subject matter. Our firm can provide attestation services to include but not limited to the following: agreed upon procedures; reports on internet control; reports on compliance.

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    Audits, Reviews and Compilations
    We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. We provide financial reporting on all three levels of assurance:

    *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.

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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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    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

    *Personal financial statements

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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 bookkeeping.

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    Outsourcing
    Outsourcing allows our firm to assist clients by providing staffing for special projects, increased work demands, internal audit and other areas as needed. We have a versatile staff that is able to provide outsourcing assistance in a number of business situations.

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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. Our staff can compile information efficiently to assist in the calculation and documentation of any potential economic loss or damages.

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    Financial Forecasts & Projections
    Forecasting is a necessity when trying to effectively manage and lead a business to profitability. From simple projections to complex financial modeling, our experienced staff can assist you in achieving your company's financial goals.

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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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    Consulting Services
    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 planning

    *Employee benefit plans (Regulatory filings, asset allocation and plan design)

    *Buying/selling a business

    *Computer systems

    *Financial & retirement decisions

    *Estate, trust & gift planning

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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 many 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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    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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    Computer Consulting
    Whether you are contemplating the addition of new computer hardware or overhauling your network, our staff can assist you with many of the difficult decisions that must be made when designing your business' computer systems.

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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. Damage measurement methods can be used to determine the extent of financial loss and illegal accounting practices.

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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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