Crown & Company can assist you with most of your tax and financial needs. Our clients receive personalized, highest quality service in a timely manner.  We offer the following services:  Tax Planning and Return Preparation Crown & Company has built its reputation on tax planning and return preparation for over 60 years.  All tax staff are experienced professionals.  Our tax staff have an average length of employment with Crown & Company of 19 years with an average of 28 years in the accounting field.  In addition to practical experience, our staff is continually updated on the ever changing tax laws.  We strive to provide every client with accurate and timely returns resulting in the lowest possible tax under current tax laws. Estate, Trust and Gift Planning The intricacies involved in transferring assets to your chosen beneficiaries, whether by trust, gift or will, can be overwhelming.  Complex tax issues must be considered.Perhaps more importantly, the family dynamics must be considered.  We work closely with you to ensure your asset transfer goals are achieved while minimizing taxes and maximizing the value of assets transferred. Financial Planning Services Effective management of financial affairs requires extensive knowledge, organization and constant vigilance.  Our firm provides a complete range of consulting and advisory services to help with the complexities of financial planning.  We truly care about our clients and strive to form lasting relationships - providing beneficial information, access to a wealth of resources, and a proactive stance in serving each client's needs. Bookkeeping Our bookkeeping department is staffed by long term professionals.  Among our bookkeepers the average length of employment with Crown & Company is 27 years with an average of over 43 years in the accounting field.  We are able to provide you with accurate and timely bookkeeping services so you will know the financial condition of your company, allowing you to make informed business decisions.  We also produce quarterly and year end payroll tax returns. QuickBooks We have Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors on staff to assist you with all your QuickBooks needs.  Our QuickBooks consulting services include: Software installations Set up of customers, vendors, employees and account balances Training (one-on-one or small group) Troubleshooting Monthly, quarterly, or other periodic data review Recording year end adjustments Data conversion Fraud and Forensic Accounting Services While you may want to think it could not happen to you, fraud is rampant.  And becoming more so in the current economy. The best defense against this happening is a solid internal control system.  Our Certified Fraud Examiner can conduct a review of your operation to determine where you could be most vulnerable to fraud.  We can also help educate your staff on how to reduce the risk of fraud and how to recognize the "red flags" if it does happen.