Client Services
Our firm offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Because of our size, our clients benefit by receiving personalized, quality service that becomes a SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP, unique among our competition. Below we have listed the services that we offer to our clients along with a brief description.


The list below is by no means all-inclusive, so 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.


Other Services

Litigation Support


Litigation support involves financial analysis pursuant to existing or pending litigation using accounting and auditing techniques. We have experienced competent staff who can compile information efficiently to assist in the legal process.

Expert Witness Services


Pending or existing litigation can result in the need for a qualified professional to present his/her opinion to support or oppose evidence submitted to the court. Our level of competence allows us the opportunity to function as expert witnesses in such cases.

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.

Accounting Services

Accounting Services


Providing financial information to our clients in a timely and accurate manner is a commitment that we feel can not 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 (Sales & Use/Business Property/Business License)

Analysis of financial data

Audits, Reviews and Compilations


We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your entity's profitability and efficiency. We provide financial reporting on all three levels of assurance:

*Audit - an intensive examination with the highest level of assurance

*Review - some analytical procedures conducted with limited assurance

*Compilation - based upon client information provided

*Internal use - limited for internal management only

Bookkeeping/Write-Up


Meaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis and are the foundation of a successful business. Our qualified staff can assist you with the day-to-day tasks associated with bookkeeping, as well as systems set-up and staff training.

Forensic Accounting


We use accounting and auditing skills to provide an analysis of financial records in conjunction with dispute resolutions, as well as fraud and theft investigation. Our damage measurement methods can determine the extent of financial loss and illegal accounting practices.

Financial Statements


We can assist you in the preparation of your financial statements in accordance with professional standards. The financial statements produced can be a useful tool for management for making financial decisions. Financial statements are also appropriate for meeting fiduciary responsibilities, and reporting to owners, lenders, or others.

Financial Forecasts & Projections


Forecasting is a necessity when trying to effectively manage and lead a business to profitability. From simple projections to complex financial modeling, our experienced staff can assist you in achieving your entity's financial goals.

Cash Flow & Budgeting Analysis


An entity can be profitable and still run into trouble due to cash flow issues. We can forecast and evaluate your company's financial condition, estimate financing requirements, and track cash-flow sources and uses.

Tax Services

Tax Services


Tax planning and preparation form a winning combination for our successful individual, business, and not-for-profit clients. Whether you are an individual or a multi-tiered entity, our experienced staff can develop tax strategies that take advantage of new tax laws, court decisions and legislation. We are accustomed to handling even the most complex and sophisticated tax returns and income and estate planning issues and are familiar with the complexities of multi-state and foreign taxation. We prefer to take a proactive vs. reactive approach to tax services. By keeping current on new tax laws and legislation, we identify key tax planning opportunities that minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. We provide our individual, business, and not-for-profit clients with the taxation expertise and knowledge that they deserve throughout the year. Tax services offered include but are not limited to:

*Tax planning & return preparation

- Individuals

- Corporations (C and S)

- Partnerships

- LLCs/LLPs/LLLPs

- Estates, trusts & gift

- Not-for-profit organizations

*Taxing authority representation

*Divorce and support issues

*Transactional tax analysis

IRS Representation


During our years of experience dealing with many taxing authorities, we have achieved a level of competence that can ensure our clients they are being properly represented before the various federal, state and local tax agencies.

International Taxation


Our experience with the taxation of U.S residents working abroad and foreign citizens working in the U.S. has provided us with an extensive base of knowledge in the area of international taxation.

Payroll Services


As a 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. Our firm can also refer you to service providers who efficiently process payroll and prepare all necessary payroll tax returns in a timely manner.

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 meeting compliance requirements, as well as the compilation of information and preparation of sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner.

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.

Consulting Services

Consulting Services


We gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business or not-for-profit 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 entity. The following is just a few of the areas in which we provide consulting services:

*Financial analysis and decision making

*Compensation and fringe benefits

*Ownership issues

*Lease versus buy analysis

*Accounting software selection and implementation

*Type of entity selection

*Business valuations

*Buying/selling a business

*Computer systems

*Financial & retirement decisions

*Estate, trust & gift planning

Accounting Software Selection & Implementation


We are an authorized reseller and consultants for Peachtree Complete Accounting as well as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Our experienced staff can help you choose and implement a computerized accounting system, whether it's Peachtree, Quicbooks or one of the many other accounting software packages that are available, that best suits your entity's unique requirements.

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.

Buying & Selling a Business


Structuring the purchase or sale of a business properly is a critical step in the process of buying or selling a business. Our competent staff has experience to guide you through the acquisition/disposition process by addressing such issues as cash flow analysis and tax considerations.

Fraud Prevention & Detection


We use accounting and auditing skills to provide an analysis of financial records in conjunction with fraud and theft investigation. Our damage measurement methods can determine the extent of financial loss and illegal accounting practices.

Financial Planning


A properly structured financial plan enables you to face any financial challenge that may present itself at each stage of your life. Through the financial planning process, we can help you assess your financial needs and develop strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals and strengthen your financial security.

Retirement Planning


Successful implementation and periodic review of your financial plan will ensure financial independence during your working years and through your retirement years. Tax planning for retirement focuses on maximizing contributions to either tax deductible or Roth-type retirement plans, and managing withdrawals upon retirement to minimize income and estate tax.

Management Advisory Services


Even the most qualified managers can benefit from competent, objective feedback. We can help your company's management team develop long-term objectives and specific strategies to facilitate your business' future growth and success.

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.

Miscellaneous

Divorce Financial/Tax Consulting


When faced with divorce or legal separation, there are many financial and tax issues to be addressed. Our experienced professionals can guide you through the complexities of alimony, child support and divisions of marital property issues.

Real Estate Services Group


Regardie, Brooks & Lewis focuses heavily on serving firms in the fields of real estate ownership, leasing, operation and development, construction, design and building materials. Our services include financial and compliance audits, "yellow book" audits, reviews and compilations of financial statements, tax preparation, management advisory services, workout services, and representation before the Internal Revenue Service.

In addition to traditional audit and accounting services, we assist real estate companies with the following:

Financial projections

Investment analysis

Financial planning

Low income housing tax credits

Insurance analysis

Design and selection of accounting systems

Recruiting of accounting personnel

Like-kind exchanges

Members of our firm have actively participated in real estate oriented organizations including the Apartment and Office Builders Association of Metropolitan Washington, Council for Affordable and Rural Housing, and the BNA Real Estate Tax Advisory Board.

Entrepreneurial Business Services Group


Regardie, Brooks & Lewis has been serving the Entrepreneurial Business Owner's needs for over 75 years. Our clients' successes create financial security for them and their families, and we take pride in being a contributor to that success. We offer many services which are tailored towards the entrepreneurial business, aside from our traditional services. We often act as advisor to the entrepreneur, and throughout the year make certain that their accounting system is functioning effectively, and their tax and financial planning maximizes their accumulation of wealth.

These services include: selecting the form of organization; coordinating professionals; selecting and maintaining accounting systems; obtaining financing; choosing to lease vs. purchase; tax planning; retirement planning; succession planning.

Not-For-Profit Services Group


Regardie, Brooks & Lewis provides services to many not-for-profit organizations including professional and trade associations, primary and secondary independent schools, educational and research associations, scientific and charitable organizations, and civic organizations. These organizations represent a significant part of our practice.

In addition to our traditional financial services (audits, tax preparation and representation before the Internal Revenue Service and other Federal agencies), we offer a wide variety of management advisory services to our clients, including:

Accounting System Design and Implementation

Analysis and Design of Financial Reporting Systems

Business Management Consulting

Strategic Management Planning

Municipal Bond Financing Issues

Compensation Analysis and Planning

Accounting Personnel Recruitment

Tax Analysis of UBIT Activities

Cost Containment Procedures

Operational Audits

Litigation Support

Outsourcing

We also provide a variety of informational tools to our not-for-profit clients and friends. We publish articles on current topics affecting not-for-profit organizations. Our articles discuss such issues as:

Understanding and planning for UBIT - Unrelated Business Income Taxation

Public disclosure requirements for Form 990

Adopting a travel and entertainment expense policy

The need for maintaining contemporaneous time records

Implementing audit requirements of OMB Circular A-133

We are thoroughly familiar with all related areas of fund and school accounting including SFAS No. 116, 117, 124 and 136 as well as tax issues, including IRS and ERISA pension regulations.

Service to not-for-profit organizations is a growing part of our practice. We currently serve more than 80 not-for-profit organizations.

Law Firm Services Group


Unique among CPA firms, Regardie, Brooks & Lewis' Law Firm Services Group focuses specifically on serving attorneys and their firms in such areas as financial and operations management, income tax planning, partner compensation, office automation and litigation support. Some of our customary services are:

Financial, Tax and Retirement Planning - Through effective planning for maximizing cash flow, and minimizing income and estate taxes, we advise attorney clients on wealth accumulation methods to benefit you and your families.

Accounting and Financial Management - As part of your management team, we provide professionals to ensure that your systems are well controlled and the financial welfare of your firm is protected. We also help maximize billings, cash flow, and financial stability through the use of effective management reports.

Office Automation - Office automation can reduce costs and improve efficiency. Our data-processing consultants will help you design and implement an office automation system specific to the needs of your practice.

Strategic Planning - Strategic planning is the key to building and maintaining a competitive advantage. The planning process often requires outside assistance to help resolve internal problems, identify external pressures, and facilitate setting proper directions. Regardie, Brooks & Lewis provides the experience and objectivity required for strategic planning and your long-term success.

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