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Merrick & Rowley Accounting, LLC offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Because our firm is relatively small, our clients benefit by getting personalized, quality service that is beyond comparison. Below we have listed the services that we offer to our clients along with a brief description. As the list below is by no means all-inclusive, please feel free to inquire about a service if you do not see it listed. If it is not a service we provide, we would be more than happy to refer you to a qualified professional.

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  • Accounting Services
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Consulting
  • Business Entity Selection
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Estate & Trust Tax Preparation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Payroll Services
  • Sales Tax Services
  • Speaking Engagements
  • Tax Planning & Preparation   

    Accounting Services

    Providing financial information to our clients in a timely and accurate manner is a commitment that we feel cannot be compromised. Meaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis. Our firm provides a full range of cost effective accounting services including the following:

    *General ledger & financial statement preparation

    *Bookkeeping (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual)

    *Accounting system setup for new businesses

    *Computerized payroll services

    *Business tax return preparation

    *Personal financial statements

    *Litigation support

    Questions? e-mail: LaFonda Merrick OR Jeniele Rowley

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    Bookkeeping

    We provide bookkeeping services for both personal and business accounts. Our goal is to help you keep track of the progress of your business, by inputting your financial information into a computerized accounting program specifically set up for you that will then allow us to produce Profit and Loss Statements, Balance Statements, and other financial documents that will help you track your business. Questions? e-mail: Jeniele Rowley

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    Business Consulting

    We gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business. Questions? e-mail: LaFonda Merrick OR Jeniele Rowley

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    Business Entity Selection

    Choosing the form of entity of your business (e.g. "S" corporation, sole proprietor, limited liability company…) is a crucial decision that can have longstanding tax implications, positive or negative. We can assist you in evaluating the pros and cons of each entity type to help you determine the most advantageous form of business for your company. Questions? e-mail: LaFonda Merrick OR Jeniele Rowley

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    Business Succession Planning

    Effective coordination of the transition of your business to your successors is critical to ensure its continued success once you decide to remove yourself from the company's day to day operations. With a solid background in tax and other financial matters, we are fully qualified to address the complex issues of business continuation and can assist you in developing a strategically sound plan. Questions? e-mail: LaFonda Merrick OR Jeniele Rowley

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    Estate & Trust Tax Preparation

    Effective estate and gift planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order. Questions? e-mail: LaFonda Merrick OR Jeniele Rowley

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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Finding the right business partner for your company can be a difficult task. We can assist you in the merger or acquisition process by assessing such critical elements as tax considerations; product/service compatibility; competitive tactics and position; financial impact; and cash flow considerations. Questions? e-mail: LaFonda Merrick OR Jeniele Rowley

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    Payroll Services

    As your business grows, it must hire more employees, which can result in increased payroll administration. We can assist you in implementing the controls necessary to ensure a reliable, efficient, and effective payroll system. We can customize our payroll services to meet your individual needs and prepare all necessary payroll tax returns in a timely manner. Click here for a W-4 Form. Questions? e-mail: Krista O'Dell

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    Sales Tax Services

    Many of our clients are responsible for collecting and submitting sales taxes in many different vicinities. We can assist your company in the compilation of information and preparation of sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner. Questions? e-mail: Jeniele Rowley

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    Speaking Engagements

    Our goal is to keep our clients informed and assist them in reaching their business goals. One way we do this is through speaking engagements. We are available to speak at conferences, participate in panel discussions or present general information to your organization. Questions? e-mail: LaFonda Merrick OR Jeniele Rowley

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    Tax Planning & Preparation

    Tax planning and preparation form a winning combination for our successful individual and business clients. Whether you are an individual or a multi-tiered partnership, our experienced staff can develop tax strategies that take advantage of new tax laws and legislation. Questions? e-mail: LaFonda Merrick OR Jeniele Rowley

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