CPA Firm · Engagements & Typical Investments

See the Support Your Situation Typically Requires — Then Take the First Step.

Choose the path that matches what you are facing. Review typical investments, then complete a short questionnaire and reserve a complimentary 30-minute Discovery Chat. We prepare before we meet so the conversation is specific to you.

Complete the Questionnaire & Schedule Your Chat Start the Questionnaire

5–10 minutes to complete. Then pick a time. No obligation to engage.

Licensed CPA firm Complimentary 30-minute chat Google Meet, with phone call-in No work begins until you agree

Not every situation requires the same level of support

We recommend the engagement that appears appropriate for the problem, the responsibilities involved, and the complexity of the decisions ahead — not a one-size package.

Step 1 · Choose Your Service Path

Which situation best describes what you need?

Select one path. Pricing and next steps appear immediately — then continue to the questionnaire when you are ready.

If you have tax compliance issues, start with IRS & Tax Resolution

Business owners facing notices, unfiled returns, or other tax compliance issues should choose IRS & Tax Resolution first. We will use that Discovery Chat to address the tax problem and, when appropriate, advise you on Business Solutions from there.

The same is true at the individual level. If you have tax problems, choose IRS & Tax Resolution. We support those taxpayers in getting current and maintaining compliance.

Step 2 · Business Solutions

Build the financial foundation for a stronger business and the wealth it creates.

As a business grows, accounting, reporting, tax planning, cash flow, and financial decisions become increasingly connected. Business Solutions bring accounting, tax, and advisory together so you can delegate recurring financial responsibilities, understand what your numbers are telling you, and make better decisions about what comes next.

What could you do differently with better financial information and less financial administration?

The value is not limited to completed bookkeeping. It can include time returned to the owner, more dependable reporting, proactive tax planning, greater visibility into profitability and cash flow, and better information for the decisions that shape the business and the wealth it creates.

Foundation

Accounting, Tax & Compliance Services

Build a dependable monthly accounting, tax, and compliance foundation.

Typical Investment
$975/month

An alternative to assembling bookkeeping and tax support a la carte.

  • Monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting
  • Monthly close targeted by the 25th
  • Business federal and state income tax preparation
  • Midyear and year-end tax planning
  • Payroll setup and employee onboarding support
  • QuickBooks Online or approved platform support
  • Scheduled consultations and secure portal access

Best for: Owners formalizing systems, delegating compliance work, and creating reliable financial records.

Summit

CFO & Strategic Business Consulting

Support more complex decisions involving growth, capital, succession, or transition.

Typical Investment
$3,000+/month

Fractional CFO partnership without building an internal finance department.

  • Everything included in Ascend
  • Monthly executive strategy sessions
  • Strategic dashboards and scenario analysis
  • Advanced cash-flow and sensitivity modeling
  • Entity, succession, and legacy coordination
  • Support for capital decisions or sale readiness
  • Expanded access appropriate to the engagement

Best for: More complex businesses planning expansion, financing, leadership transition, or an eventual sale.

If the business has tax compliance issues, start with IRS & Tax Resolution

Notices, unfiled returns, or other tax compliance problems should be addressed first — even if you also need ongoing accounting and advisory. Choose IRS & Tax Resolution, and we will advise you on Business Solutions from that Discovery Chat.

Not sure whether ongoing support is the right next step?

A Schedule C business owner may begin with the $2,500 Clarity & Opportunity Review™. The diagnostic engagement compares available IRS information, prior federal returns, and business financial records to identify concerns, planning opportunities, and the most appropriate path forward.

Ready to see which Business Solutions path fits?

Tell us about the business in the questionnaire. We will use that information to prepare for your complimentary Discovery Chat and recommend the appropriate engagement.

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Typical next step after reviewing Foundation, Ascend, or Summit.

How We Structure Recommendations

The right engagement starts with understanding the problem.

Before recommending a service, we work to understand where you are, what needs attention, and what you are trying to accomplish.

Understand where you are

We clarify what is happening now, who is responsible, what information is available, and what you are trying to accomplish.

Identify what needs attention

We identify the gaps, risks, responsibilities, or opportunities that should be addressed before recommending a course of action.

Recommend the appropriate path

We recommend an engagement based on the work required, the complexity involved, and the outcome you are trying to achieve.

Step 3 · Opening Doors for You

Complete the questionnaire, then reserve your complimentary Discovery Chat.

We will discuss what is happening, what you want to improve, the responsibilities you may want to delegate, and the complexity involved. We then explain which engagement appears appropriate and what must happen before work begins.

First

5–10 minute questionnaire

Share the operational facts, current struggles, and what you want to change so we can prepare before we meet.

Then

30-minute Discovery Chat

Discovery Chats are held on Google Meet. You can join on video or dial into the meeting number by phone. No commitment is required to schedule.

Complete the Questionnaire & Schedule Your Chat Start the Questionnaire

This is the required first step for new client work. Phone and email inquiries are directed here as well.

Do I have to hire the firm after the chat?

No. The Discovery Chat is complimentary. You decide whether to proceed after we explain the recommended path.

Why the questionnaire first?

It lets us confirm fit, prepare for your situation, and use the 30 minutes on the issues that actually matter.

When does paid work begin?

Only after you review and sign the engagement agreement. That agreement controls scope, timing, and investment.

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