Your organization will always need to provide third parties with financial
information. Our range of services begins with auditing, accounting, tax
planning and preparation. We do not stop with just the reports and tax returns--we interpret our findings to help you plan for the future.
You will benefit from our insight in various ways. For example, we can show you how to
economize your operations. We will also develop strategies for minimizing future
tax liabilities. That is what we mean by value-added. You will always receive more
for your money when you have Ericksen, Krentel & LaPorte on your team.
Click on any of the titles to learn more about our services, or
scroll down for a brief description:
General
Accounting Tax
Audit
Business
Valuation
Claims
Resolution Information Technology
Litigation
Support Small Businesses
Trusts
& Estates
EKCL
Financial Advisors
General
Accounting Services
Not
only will we put together your monthly, quarterly and yearly financial
numbers, we will also interpret what they mean to the continuation of your
business. We can help your organization make the most of its internal
accounting system. If you are ready to computerize your manual accounting
systems, we will design and implement them for you. We will tailor your
computerized systems to accommodate your ongoing growth.
Tax Services
Ericksen, Krentel
& LaPorte’s tax professionals understand the intricacies of tax
management. Whether you are balancing your business books or your personal
portfolio, our specialists can lead you through the maze of tax management.
Working with our
tax professionals will enable you to identify critical issues and benefit from a
wealth of technical experience.
Audit
Services
Ericksen
Krentel & LaPorte performs audits of businesses, governmental, not-for-profit organizations and
other entities. Audits are often required where a company has significant loans outstanding or where
an organization wishes to raise additional capital from third parties. During audits we take a close
look at the organization’s accounting controls and operating environment. We also look at source
documents like invoices and cancelled checks. The key to the delivery of successful auditing
services is proper planning and execution by experienced auditors. Our commitment to quality and
many years of experience ensures that our work meets a very high standard and is delivered on time.
Business Valuation Services
The
demand for business valuation services has increased tremendously in recent
years, especially from owners of family businesses concerned with estate and
gift tax issues and succession planning, parties in divorce settlements, or
individuals who need guidance on buying or selling a business.
Because
we have experienced CPAs on staff accredited as Certified Valuation Analysts (CVAs),
we are available to provide full and comprehensive renderings of value,
consultations regarding an assessment of value, or — as needed in some cases
— a quick and economical preliminary estimate of value. The rigorous
educational requirements of the CVA designation combined with experience as a
CPA ensures that the services you receive are of the highest professional
competency, thoroughness, and accuracy.
Claims Resolution Services
The key to
accurately evaluating a loss claim is the ability to obtain complete financial
information regarding the claimant/insured’s occupation or business.
The mutual goals
of the insured and the insurer are to mitigate loss, return to normal operations
as quickly as possible, and to resolve the claim in a reasonable period of time. All this should be done while maintaining positive professional relationships
with all who are involved.
Accurately
projecting the profits that would have been earned but for a particular insured
event requires an understanding of both the insured’s financial reporting and
managing of its affairs, before and after loss. This understanding can only be
achieved after reviewing many claims over a wide variety of business sectors.
We have the skills
and depth of experience to provide you with a realistic and effective valuation
of a business interruptions claim.
Information Technology Services
Better use of
technology can lower costs and improve efficiency by helping increase staff
productivity, reduce staffing levels, and reallocate resources in more
profitable ways. Our technology professionals can assist you in the
implementation of your accounting systems. We are familiar with a variety of
accounting software systems including, but not limited to, Solomon, Peachtree,
and Quickbooks.
Because we serve
clients in a variety of different industries, our technology professionals can
provide insight to help you make wise technology investments, maintain efficient
operations, and claim a competitive advantage in technology deployment.
Litigation Support Services
Ericksen,
Krentel
& LaPorte offers a unique resource for litigation support: a well-balanced
team of professionals with the experience and expertise to meet your objectives.
Our professionals are able to identify financial issues, quantify the legal
issues and present conclusions through clearly written reports and effective
expert testimony.
Services for Small Business
We
can help your small business, start-up business, or new division put
together and implement a business plan, and assist you in
securing financing. We will follow-up to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
Because
we take a personal interest in the success of both you and your
organization, we are always ready to provide additional services to
maximize the results from your efforts. at Ericksen Krentel & LaPorte,
we specialize in helping closely-held businesses increase their efficiency
and profitability.
