While typical CPA firms charge an hourly rate for tax and accounting work, Lawhorn and Associates assigns precise values to services tailored to meet a client’s needs, packaging them together into what is called a Value Price Agreement, or VPA. What this means for the client is foreknowledge of the total bill and peace of mind. In other words, because you fixed the price with your accountant upfront, you need not worry about the sticker-shock of an accounting or tax bill after the work has been done. So, if your accountant takes a longer-than- average time to complete your work, you won’t be charged a larger-than-average bill.   During the setup process for your VPA, your accountant will explain each of the services offered to you, allowing you to ask questions. You can save money by selecting only those services you feel you need. By eliminating services you don’t need and adding services you do, your VPA becomes your personal, streamlined accounting package.   Your VPA also allows you to evenly divide your accounting bill into easy installments that you can afford and manage. Whether you prefer to make payments weekly, monthly, or quarterly, your VPA can be tailored to meet your needs.   Below is a list of most of the services Lawhorn & Associates provides, grouped by department. While such a list can never replace the face-to-face contact and advice from your accountant as to the services you or your businesses need, it can nevertheless provide you with ideas for the questions you would like to ask your accountant.   ANALYSIS & STRATEGY   Bankruptcy, Liquidation, Succession/Exit Plan Business Plan / Loan Packaging Cost Segregation Study Forecasting, Financials Formal Business Valuation Market Data Analysis Strategic Analysis Wealth protection   COMPLIANCE    Bank Reconciliations  Bookkeeping Assistance / Year End Adjustments Budgeting, Financials  Financial Statements, Annually, Quarterly, or Monthly  Fixed Asset Services and Depreciation Reporting GAAP Financial Reporting Manual Data Entry  Personal Financial Statements  S.M.A.R.T. Financial Reporting Tangible Personal Property Reports   FINANCIAL PLANNING   Asset Protection Services Baseline Financial Planning Session Cross-meeting with Financial Planner of Your Choice  Estate Analysis Estate Planning Session Personal Financial Analysis Retirement Plan Analysis Retirement Planning and Reporting   GENERAL SERVICES   Communication from your CPA Meeting Time Results Appointments Unlimited Vitual Communication    IRS PROBLEM RESOLUTION   IRS Installment Agreements IRS Tax Notice Resolution Offers In Compromise Strategy Implementation Strategic Analysis, IRS Negotiation Strategic Implementation, IRS Negotiation   PARALEGAL     1. Annual Report to Secretary of State   2. Annual Tax Basis Minutes   3. Credit Assistance & Representation   4. Garnishment and Court Reporting   5. Installment Agreements   6. Minutes, Meetings, Special, Resolutions, Conf. Letters   7. Note Agreements   8. Power of Attorney   9. Rental Agreements 10. Royalty Agreement / License Agreement 11. Special Agreements or Requests 12. TN Trademark   PAYROLL   CBS Support with Payroll Gevity Payroll and HR Services My Pay Solutions Payroll Services In-house Payroll   TAX   Baseline Tax Plans Business Tax (City / County) Electronic Filing  Estate Tax Analysis Federal & State Income Tax Filing & Extensions  Final Year End Tax Adjustments IRS E-Services State & Local Tax Filings  Prior Years Tax Return Catch-Up Special Tax Research, Federal & State  Tax and Asset Agreements Tax Exploration, Strategy, Structure, and Education Tax Notice Handling Tax Planning  Tax Representation, Federal & State   TECH & TRAINING   CBS Anywhere Accounting  CBS Support  Cyber Folio Net Client Portal Tech Assessments Training – Accounting / Bookkeeping Training – CBS Training – Quickbooks, Peachtree, Other