Melissa Probst  CPA
Full service accounting for all your small business and individual needs.

SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES


Incorporation

Should my business be a corporation or a partnership?

This is one of the many questions that needs to be answered BEFORE beginning any business! The type of business organization that you choose impacts many financial areas such as:
Taxes
Corporate and Individual liability

I will assist you in understanding the many different forms of business organizations and which one will be in your best interest.

In addition, I can assist you in preparing the Articles of Incorporation, filing with the appropriate agencies, obtaining state and federal ID numbers, and making sure that your new business is in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

I can take the worry off of your shoulders so that you concentrate on what is important, running your business


Financial Statements

 

Balance Sheet:
Reflects a snapshot of your assets and liabilities

Income Statement:
Reflects income/loss over a period of time

  I can prepare financial statements on a quarterly or monthly basis for internal or external use.

Internal Use:

I teach you how to read and understand what the financial statements are telling you about your financial position.

Utilize them to track your profit or loss and understand what areas of your business need additional attention.

Use them to make informed decisions regarding purchasing assets, adding product lines, increasing gross margin and many other financial considerations.

By using financial statements on a consistent basis, you can be proactive in understanding you financial position and how your actions affect the bottom line!

External Use:

I prepare GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis financial statements that are approved by banking institutions.

If you need to acquire a loan, line of credit, or need to add additional capital to your business, banks require approved financial statements.

I can work with your bank, providing them with the financial statements, and any other information that they require.

Financial statements are an integral part of any business, utilize them to grow your business!


Tax Planning and Returns

  Tax planning
 

Tax planning is the most valuable service I provide.

Through tax planning, we can be proactive in minimizing your tax liability and eliminate surprises on your tax return.

I keep up-to-date on federal, state and local tax law changes in order to reduce current and future tax liabilities.

I will also keep you informed of all tax deadlines in order to prevent costly interest and penalty assessments that arise with late filing and payments.

Through proper planning, your tax returns will be ready to file accurately and on time!

Tax return preparation
 

I offer professional preparation of all federal, state, and local tax returns, including:

  • Corporations
  • Partnerships
  • Sole proprietership
  • Not for profit
  • Estate and trust
  • Gift
  • Deferred Compensation


CFO Services

  Whether you're just getting started or have been in business for years, you will have consulting needs. That's what I am here for. I can help you answer questions like:

Should I lease or purchase my vehicle or office equipment?
Should the company apply for its own credit card?
Am I taking full advantage of all deductions available to the company?

The list goes on.

I am not just an accountant, I am your business advisor as well.
Best of all, I am here for you YEAR ROUND not just during tax season.
Be proactive! Whatever you need, don't be afraid to ask.


Payroll - Sales - Property Tax

Payroll Reports
 

I will assist you with preparation of all federal and state payroll reports that will keep you in compliance with the tax authorities.

In addition, I will prepare W-2's and 1099's at year end and make sure that the annual reconciliations are completed.

Sales Tax Reports
  I will prepare your monthly or quarterly Sales Tax Reports so that you will be in compliance with the Georgia Dept. of Revenue!
Property Tax Returns
 

I will prepare your annual property tax returns to make sure that you are in compliance with the local tax reporting agency.

In addition, by reconciling prior year's property tax returns with the current year, I will make sure that you are not over-reporting your property values!

 

(678) 714-8052