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| Accounting & Financial Services |
We provide several accounting & tax related services
which are found within our website. We offer a variety of services to meet your
needs. It might be that your business might need an independent, outside
resource to compile and prepare financial statements. Perhaps you and your staff
might need assistance in setting up and operating a computerized accounting
system.
We also
provide financial analysis and planning services for
real estate investments and for strategic business planning.
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offer customized accounting and tax services at reasonable and
competitive rates. We serve a wide range of individuals, family
estates and closely held businesses. Our offices are located in Cross
Lanes (off I-64) just west of Charleston, WV. We have proven
experience in every aspect of accounting and financial management, tax
preparation, business planning, bookkeeping, compliance reviews,
budgetary planning, and general treasury duties. We use
state-of-the-art software and prepare ALL out-of-state tax
returns.
Our number one goal is to surpass every customer's expectation with
service, quality and respect. We provide our clients with the
power of a big accounting firm at a fraction of the price.
Client confidentiality is guaranteed. Fees are based on the complexity
of the assignment.
This website highlights many of the services that DAF Associates, Inc. - Accounting & Tax Professionals offer. Review the
accounting services check list -
some of which apply to you. Monthly record keeping is not necessary, but
recommended. Payroll records must be maintained quarterly. |
Small Business
Accounting Services
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a small business owner you have more important things to do than to keep
your own books. We take care of your books for you, so you can get back
to the job of running your business and generating profits! |
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Each month or quarter we'll do the
following things for you...
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| These tasks form the solid
foundation of your small business accounting system. You can customize
the package of services you receive by adding payroll, tax planning, tax
preparation, or any of our other services. |
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Bank Reconciliation
Reconciling your business checking account each month allow us to keep
your bank account, accounting, and taxes up-to-date.
Having us reconcile your account each month allows you to... |
- Identify lost checks, lost
deposits and unauthorized wire transactions.
- Detect and prevent
excess/unjustified bank charges and ensures transactions are posted
correctly by your bank.
- Detect and prevent
embezzlement of funds from within your company.
- Know how your business is
doing? You can't really know unless all accounts are reconciled and
properly accounted for on your financial statement.
- Manage your cash more
effectively. Proper management of funds not only saves money, it
makes money for you.
- Protect yourself. By timely
reconciling and promptly objecting to your bank about any
unauthorized, fraudulent or forged checks presented to your bank and
paid by that bank, you can relieve your agency of responsibility for
the shortfall and transfer the risk to the bank. This reason to
reconcile alone should be enough. Crime exists.
- Sleep Better. You will sleep
more peacefully at night knowing your bank accounts are reconciled,
in balance and that all escrow funds, accounts, checks and disbursed
funds are properly accounted for.
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| An income statement, otherwise
known as a profit and loss statement, basically adds an itemized list of
all your revenues and subtracts an itemized list of all your expenses to
come up with a profit or loss for the period.
An income statement allows you to... |
- Track revenues and expenses so
that you can determine the operating performance of your business.
- Determine what areas of your
business are over-budget or under-budget.
- Identify specific items that
are causing unexpected expenditures. Like phone, fax, mail, or
supply expenses.
- Track dramatic increases in
product returns or cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales.
- Determine your income tax
liability.
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Balance
Sheet
A balance sheet gives you a snapshot of your business' financial
condition at a specific moment in time.
A balance sheet helps you... |
- Quickly get a handle on the
financial strength and capabilities of your business.
- Identify and analyze trends,
particularly in the area of receivables and payables. For example,
if your receivables cycle is lengthening, maybe you can collect your
receivables more aggressively.
- Determine if your business is
in a position to expand.
- Determine if your business can
easily handle the normal financial ebbs and flows of revenues and
expenses.
- Determine if you need to take
immediate steps to bolster cash reserves.
- Determine if your business has
been slowing down payables to forestall an inevitable cash shortage.
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Maintaining a Clean General
Ledger The general
ledger is the core of your company's financial records. These records
constitute the central "books" of your system. Since every transaction
flows through the general ledger, a problem with your general ledger
throws off all your books.
Having us review your general
ledger system each month allows us to hunt down any discrepancies such
as double billings or any unrecorded payments. Then we'll fix the
discrepancies so your books are always accurate and kept in tip top
shape.
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Unlimited Consultations
We are always available to spend time
with you so you fully understand how to interpret and utilize the
financial information we provide. Our consultations are already included
in our price, so please feel free to call us whenever you have a
question or concern. |
If you'd like to receive a Free Consultation on our Small
Business Accounting Service, please complete the form located on the
Contact Page. Send it to us by email and
we'll contact you as soon as possible. |
Accounting Glossary
We've assembled a collection of accounting and tax
resources that you can browse at your convenience. We hope that this site will
be helpful to you and can find in our site the information and resources
necessary to make informed business decisions.
In case you need the definition to a certain accounting
term, we've provided a glossary of accounting terms at the bottom of this page.
Simply click on the hyperlink below. These accounting & tax terms are
alphabetically listed.
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