Accounting & Consulting

As trusted advisors, we can assist you with new ventures, reorganizing your company, and buying or selling a business.  We can help you prepare and analyze your financial statements, set-up your accounting software, and even train your staff.  Our consulting services include: 

Business monthly and quarterly reporting

We can help you meet your accounting needs without hiring a full-time accountant.  Our staff is available to assist you with ongoing financial reporting as well as for specific business projects.  By providing accurate and timely information to you, you can make informed business decisions.  Our staff is professionally trained in the latest accounting rules and regulations and familiar with various types of software.

Cash flow and budgeting

The fundamental concepts in controlling costs are to know where your money is being spent and developing a plan to address future spending.  We can help you develop a budget for your business to project cash flow needs, identify tax planning areas, and establish income goals for your company.

Business mergers, acquisitions and sales

Business mergers, acquisitions and sales are big decisions reguiring careful analysis.  Our experience will greatly assist you in understanding the process, tax repercussions and financial statement effects of these events.

Business succession planning

If retirement or a change of occupation is in your future, we can help you establish a plan for the succession of your business.  Please call us to help identify alternatives available to you.

Financial Planning

Are you getting the most for your money?  We can assist in establishing a plan to help you reach your goals.  Our certified financial planners can walk you through a step-by-step approach to understanding your current financial position, evaluating your goals and developing a plan to reach those goals.

Internal control review

Internal controls are crucial, but do you have the right controls in place and are they effective?  Our staff can conduct an internal review to help identify areas where controls should be implemented and where they may not be working as desired.

Fraud prevention and detection

SGS can help you establish internal controls to reduce the risk of fraud.  Additionally, if you suspect fraud, our knowledgeable staff can help you analize the nature and impact of any fraudulent acts.

Litigation support

In today's increasingly litigious environment, you may find yourself involved in litigation.  From business disputes to divorces, our staff can provide assistance with financial issues related to your litigation.

QuickBooks consulting and installation

With certified QuickBooks Proadvisors on staff, our firm is well equipped to meet your QuickBooks needs.  We can assist in choosing the right QuickBooks program for your business type, customizing financial reports, and training you and your staff.  We also can guide you through customizing your chart of accounts, setting up your inventory system, processing payroll, and accounting for customer and supplier transactions.



Contact:        Harlan P. Schmitt                  hschmitt@sgscpa.com