Services

If you’re looking for a firm that will focus on your individual needs, and always treat you like a client who matters, look no further. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.

We will thoroughly and conscientiously study your personal situation, and tailor our advice to your specific needs.

Accounting Software Selection & Implementation

There is no shortage of accounting software solutions for your business. Software as a service (SaaS), cloud computing, and other technological innovations are adding more dimensions to technology decisions. Choosing the right solution that will meet the needs of your business now and in the future while also providing a necessary level of security is crucial. We can analyze the nature of your business and financial transactions, current technology, future business plans and emerging needs to identify and implement a software solution that is flexible enough to grow and change with your business.

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Bookkeeping

Timely, efficient bookkeeping services are available for businesses of all sizes. Computerized accounts are prepared, saved and presented for client review on a quarterly, monthly, and/or annual basis. Budgeting and forecasting support are also available. We support all major accounting programs including Quickbooks and Peachtree. In addition to offering remote access to assist your internal bookkeeper.

If your business does not currently have accounting staff or if your business is outgrowing its current bookkeeping system, we can provide comprehensive bookkeeping and write-up services to ensure the smooth operation of the financial side of your business. As your business needs grow and change, we can provide input and planning assistance to make sure your accounting and financial systems keep pace with your business needs.

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Small Business Consulting

As a true business partner, we are available to help you deal with any business problem or opportunity. We stand ready to engage in business consulting projects to help you make the right decisions for the future of your business. Whether you face questions related to expanding, selling or restructuring your business, we have the necessary business acumen and analytical capabilities to help you make the right decisions.

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Small Business Entity Selection

The business entity—LLP, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc.— that you select for your business has enormous financial and tax implications. It is important that you make the right decision. We can explain each choice and its implications. As your business grows and changes, the type of business entity you choose may need to change also.

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Estate & Trust Tax Preparation

Estate matters affect everyone. By taking proactive steps today, you can ease the way for your heirs during a very difficult time. We can work with your legal counsel to help you to structure your estate and trusts to minimize taxes and ensure the smooth transition to your heirs. We are available to handle all estate and trust tax-related matters.

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Filing of Annual Corporate Report

Annual online filing of your annual corporate report.

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Financial Analysis

When a business is able to undertake strong financial analysis, it opens up new opportunities to improve management, planning and decision making. Financial analysis provides the numbers to support, reject or contemplate a course of action. Prospective analysis can show how situations may evolve under various scenarios, providing a new dimension to decision making. We are ready to provide this type of financial analysis to support the continued prosperity of your business.

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Financial Statements

Financial statements are an important tool for management decision making. Financial statements also represent your business to lenders, partners, potential buyers and other interested parties. We will work closely with your key personnel to develop and finalize accurate and timely financial statements.

Monthly Financial Statement Preparation

Financial Statement preparation for small business clients is a long-standing service of this firm. Depending on the client’s needs; monthly, quarterly and year-end balance sheet and detailed operating statements can be prepared and analyzed on a timely basis.

  • Monthly Services
  • Quarterly Services
  • Year-end Services

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Fixed Asset Depreciation Schedules

Preparation of detailed fixed asset depreciation schedules.

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IRS Representation

An IRS audit can be an intimidating and complex process. If you or your business face an IRS audit, we can bring to bear years of experience in dealing with tax matters and IRS audit procedures to ensure that you are properly represented when dealing with the IRS and other tax authorities.

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Payroll Services

Constantly changing federal, state and local laws and tax regulations make payroll management an ongoing challenge for business owners. Our payroll services professionals are well versed on these laws and regulations. We can proactively alert you to material changes that will affect your business and your employees while also keeping payroll running smoothly no matter how large your business and your employee population become.

Total payroll services for small business clients. Services include: Set up payroll systems, payroll processing, preparation of quarterly payroll tax reports, year end tax reports, UC officer exclusion calculation, and preparation of all W-2’s and 1099 forms.

  • Payroll Processing
  • Quarterly Payroll Tax Reports
  • Year-end Payroll Tax Reports
  • W-2 Preparation
  • 1099 Preparation
  • Sales Tax Reporting
  • Officer Wisconsin Unemployment Exclusion Calculation

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Quickbooks Software

We assist new businesses with proper accounting system set-up. Which allows us to custom tailor Quickbooks to your business needs.

We are capable of designing, creating and implementing a system that will help your business get a quick start toward profitability.

We are happy to offer remote access assistance to support you with additional training as needed.

Your accounting system will have:

  • A personalized general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Various management systems for inventory, office documents, etc.
  • Customization of various forms like sales invoices, purchase
  • orders, etc.
  • Design, setup and training on Payroll system.
  • Customization and formatting for standard monthly reporting.
    Design and set up for a cost accounting system.

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Sales Tax Services

State and local tax authorities are looking to maximize sales tax collections. We can help you understand and manage your sales tax obligations and prepare sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner.

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Tax Preparation & Planning

Effective tax preparation and planning can help you to minimize your future tax liability. We can help you proactively manage both your personal and your business tax issues, including understanding how upcoming business opportunities impact your tax status and vice versa. Not all tax planning opportunities are readily apparent. By having us on your team, you are more likely to benefit from those opportunities. We understand how the latest federal, state and local tax legislation and other developments affect you and your business and we are constantly identifying new ways to reduce federal, state or local tax liabilities.

Business Tax Returns

Small business tax return preparation and filing instructions is a core service offered to our clients. Whether your company is a C corporation, S Corp, Limited Liability Company, Partnership or Sole Proprietor a properly prepared tax return can be filed to minimize the tax owed. We also offer preparation of Personal Property tax returns and Manufacturer’s Property tax returns.

  • Business Tax Returns
  • Personal Property Tax Returns
  • Manufacturer’s Property Tax Returns

Individual Income Tax Returns

With over 29 years of experience, a core specialty of Hedsand & Associates CPA’s is the preparation of tax returns for individual taxpayers. Tax returns and filing instructions have been prepared for individual clients each year.

Tax Planning

Tax planning and tax forecasting services for individual and small business clients is a core competency of the firm. Effective tax minimization begins with long-term tax strategizing to establish overall objectives and is maintained with conscientious and consistent annual tax forecasting and quarterly tax planning.

  • Quarterly Tax Planning
  • Year-end Tax Planning

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Worker’s Compensation Audit Preparation

Annual worker’s compensation audit preparation.

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Yearend Adjusting Journal Entries

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