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Our firm provides specialized services through audit and tax departments in our individual offices. We have found that, by encouraging specialization of personnel, we can facilitate their training and education and, ultimately, the quality of services offered to our clients.
Through these specialized departments, we offer our clients the complete spectrum of professional accounting and financial services as outlined below:
Typically audited, reviewed and compiled financial statements are helpful in the following circumstances:
One of the most important aspects of any business operation is the reliability of its financial statements. The most comprehensive level of financial statement preparation is the audit. Generally, audits are performed for a multitude of purposes. Our professionals at Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick possess experience in performing audits for businesses, governmental entities and not-for-profit agencies.
In addition to audited financial statements, Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick conduct compilations and reviews which provide a lesser degree of assurance as to the reliability of financial data included within financial statements.
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Negotiating bank loans and other credits
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Reporting to regulatory authorities (including state and federal government agencies)
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Assuring credibility of financial statements for use by partners, stockholders
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Developing stock buy/sell agreements
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Meeting bonding requirements
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Merger and acquisition transactions
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Safeguarding business assets
Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick’s tax professionals provide comprehensive tax services in an effort to minimize your overall tax liability. Services include advanced planning techniques tailored to your unique circumstances, research assistance provided through our extensive library, tax reporting and representation before the IRS (if needed).
Our tax preparation services include:
- Individual income tax returns
- Corporate income tax returns
- Partnership income tax returns
- Estate and Gift tax filings
- Sales Tax services
- Payroll tax returns
In addition to traditional audit and tax services, Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick offer the full spectrum of consulting services. Our staff includes individuals who in addition to being licensed as Certified Public Accountants have attained various other professional designations in an effort to provide high quality, personalized services to meet the needs of our clients. These designations include, among others, Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA).
The following are other services offered by Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick:
- Business Valuations
- Management Advisory Services
- Financial Projections and Forecasts
- Merger, Acquisition & Sales
- Computer Systems & Accounting Software Evaluation & Implementation
- Litigation Support
Employee Benefit Plan Implementation & Administration
One of the most valuable assets that any business possesses is its employees. A key component of hiring and retaining a valuable employee is an employee benefit plan. Our team of professionals dedicated to plan implementation and administration is equipped with the industry’s leading financial tools and includes:
- Locally based plan administration
- Prompt, secure and accurate recordkeeping services
- Fiduciary tools to assist with investment selection and monitoring
- Ongoing education
Link to our affiliate DSF Wealth Management, LLC for detailed information on financial advisory services.
(Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. We currently have individuals licensed to offer securities in the states of AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IN, LA, MS, MT, NC, NM, OK, PA, TX and WI. This is not an offer to sell securities in any other jurisdiction.)
