Services That Fit Your Needs Accurate and timely accounting information is a necessity for any successful business. Developing a plan for capturing and maintaining that data requires a joint effort between you and us.  We will assist you in developing a plan of action to accomplish your tax and accounting tasks. We can assist you on either a temporary or on-going basis. We always have your best interest in mind and want to agree with you that our plan is a workable plan and everyone knows generally what their part is in the grand scheme of things. Remember - Our Success Depends on You. We don't do everything. However, we have an extensive referral network of trusted professionals that we recommend and many resourses to help you find what you are looking for.   We offer the following: - Financial Planning Services - Provided by Brad Daniel - Tax Planning and Return Preparation Services - Accounting Services - Audit, Review and Compilation - Payroll Services - We refer exclusivly to Christa Leonard, Account Manager - ADP   Tax Planning and Return Preparation Services Expertise. Peace of mind. These are the things that you can expect your tax advisor to provide. We view our relationship with each of our clients as an ongoing partnership and strive to provide quality, up-to-date tax return preparation and advice. We keep abreast of current tax laws throughout the year to minimize your tax liabilities and to maximize your future opportunities. We prepare tax returns for all types of entities and for all states. We are authorized to represent clients in dealings with the IRS, FTB and many other agencies both in and out of California. Whether you are an individual or operate a multi-tiered corporation or partnership, our staff can accommodate your needs for tax planning and preparation. Auditing Services Third parties relying on your financial statements often require an audit for assurance. In order to conduct an audit, we examine your company's financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. An audit requires us to examine internal controls and to complete substantial testing of the information underlying the financial statements. We must activly look for fraud  and question management specifically about any knowledge of fraud existing and about areas that management considers vonurable. We contact banks that you have had dealings with requesting verification of acconts, balances and terms if any for loans or lines of credit  We request leters of assurance from lawyers that you have engaged, your insurance carrier and management. We contact customers to verify receivabls and vendors to verify payable balances. We assess the accounts and determine if adjustments are newcessary. If they are, we provide them to management for approval and implementation. In some instances, it is also necessary to contact former accountants or auditors. We then document the evidence we have accumulated and render our opinion as to whether the financial statemens statements, taken as a whole,  are fairly presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States of America. Other Financial Statement Engagements Review - The accountant uses ratio analysis and comparisons with previous years' results and industry standards to determine if he or she  can express "limited assurance" that the financial statements are in conformity with the method of accounting described in the "Review Report". This service also requires significant documentation of account information and conclusions reached. There is also a requirement for management to provide a letter of assurance. There is not usually a need to contact ouside third parties except possibly the previous accountyant, if any. Compilation - A compilation takes the client's information and puts it in proper financial statement form. There is no requirement on the accountant to analyze the account balances nor to receive assurances from management or do a significant amount of documentation. Of course, we ofen offer suggestions that may assist in adjusting the books and records prior to the preparation of the financial statements and the Accountants' Report. A compilation may be issued with or without notes explaining significant accounting policies, the risks inherent in releying on estimates of account balances and other items of significance to the enterprise during the accounting period. Each client must decide rather to issue notes with their statements or not. If notes are included, they are required to cover certain issues in accordance with Standards for Reviews and Compilations issued by the American institute of Certified Public Accountants.  Jim Watkins, Certified Public Accountant • 1765 Scott Boulevard, Suite 123 •  Santa Clare , CA 95050  •  Phone (408) 295-6899  •  Fax (408) 244-2311