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Overview:
Our specialized services gained from many years of financial experience cover the following areas:
Asset Based Field Examinations & Forensic Litigation Services
Boston & Associates, P.C. brings its expertise and knowledge of accounting and tax to performing asset based field examinations and forensic litigation services. This service enables those in the legal and banking communities to obtain a great deal of knowledge about their customers so that a lender can make timely and prudent decisions concerning the status of a loan. Our firm specializes in asset based field examinations, which allow a client to obtain knowledge of their customer concerning: Its History, Its Decision-making Process, Its Financial & Internal Control, Its Customers and Its Creditors. Our firm also specializes in examinations which include: Pre-Loan Examinations and Troubled Loan Examinations. We have a great deal of experience in providing these types of examinations and work with major lending institutions and law firms to provide immediate and responsive service.
In addition to traditional ABL type industries, all of the Boston & Associates staff have expertise in the following areas:
Healthcare Examinations - Our firm has Examiners with extensive experience in the highly specialized area of healthcare lending, including examinations of Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, Behavioral Health, Imaging Centers, Institutional Pharmacies and Assisted Living Facilities. Our expertise allows lenders to make informed decisions on liquidation rates, collateral and reserves.
Government - Boston & Associates specializes in performing exams on Government contractors, who have Federal and or State Government contracts. These exams include analyzing contracts to determine the important issues, such as funded and or non-funded contracts, the integrity of the contract and the financial results of the work performed for the Government.
Additionally, one of our Senior Partners, Kevin Ford, CPA, worked at the U.S. Department of Defense for over five (5) years with three (3) years as a procurement agent. His duties included preparing solicitations for bids, evaluating contractor's bids, and negotiating contracts. Kevin's work experience required him to obtain an understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations "FAR", which are critical in evaluating Government contracts.
Agriculture - We have examined various mushroom farms, fruit growers, and seed Companies throughout Pennsylvania, and have extensive knowledge of PACA related issues. We also have clients with farms and livestock.
Aviation - We have clients who own airplanes and we have examined Companies who own airplanes, Companies who manufacture and distribute aircraft parts and Companies that retrofit airplanes.
EXIM - We have performed numerous exams where lenders have lent on A/R, subject to guarantees by the Ex-Im Bank of the United States. We have significant knowledge of how Ex-Im guarantees work.
Finance/Factoring - We have examined finance companies, car leasing companies, construction equipment leasing companies, as well as having performed exam on deals which have been factored.
Forensic - All staff have worked on various Forensic examinations. Some of the staff has also been expert witnesses. Four (4) of the staff are Certified Fraud Examiners. Certain Examiners have worked with the U.S. Attorney's Office, the FBI and the Securities & Exchange Commission. Certain Examiners have been Court appointed Examiners. Paul Boston has given Fraud lectures at the CFA and to numerous Banks.
Precious Metals - We have performed numerous exams on Companies that deal in precious metals such as gold, silver, and copper.
Lawsuit Funding - Our Firm has performed various due diligence and recurring exams on lawsuit funding Companies. These Companies provide a unique service of providing advances to clients who filed law suits and which are repaid only when the lawsuit they are involved with settles.
Construction Financing - Our Firm has extensive experience working with customers in the construction industry that bill based on the percentage completion method. We also understand the complex accounting issues related to billings in excess of cost and profit, and cost and profit in excess of billings. We have given seminars to Bank auditors related to auditing this type of industry.
Internal Control Review and Internal Audit Services
Boston & Associates, P.C. has the experienced professionals to lead your organization through the maze of internal controls. As Certified Public Accountants, Certified Internal Auditors and Certified Fraud Examiners, we know the risks, how to identify risks and how to help you implement the controls needed to mitigate those risks. We can design internal controls specially tailored for your organization or company. During the past few years it has become evident that Management and the Board of Trustees have had to accept a greater responsibility for internal controls. Boston & Associates can lead your organization through the complexity of internal controls and help you implement the controls needed to safeguard your organization. As experienced auditors and certified fraud examiners, Boston & Associates has the depth to be responsive to your internal audit needs. If you are looking for experienced, knowledgeable and vigilant auditors to test your controls, we are the firm for you. Whether you need to supplement your existing internal audit resource, have a specific audit to perform, would like us to assist you in identifying those areas in need of audit attention, or just need additional help, Boston & Associates has the professionals to get the job done.
Specializing in Internal Control Reviews and Internal Audit Services for Institutions of Higher Learning, these services include examination and assessment of:
Business risks facing Institutional leadership
Compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations,
including the Code of Conduct
Safeguarding and assuring the economic and efficient use
of Institutional assets
Accuracy, reliability, integrity and security of Institutional information
Development and implementation of methods, systems and procedures
Suspected fraud, waste, abuse, etc.
Adequacy of internal controls regardless of location, form or media
Accomplishment of established goals for operations or programs
Educational Services to Lenders
Boston & Associates provides training courses for bank's field examiners in all aspects of the field exam process. Boston & Associates also provides seminars to Asset Based Lenders, Workout Lenders and other loan officers. These seminars deal with the Field Audit and Fraud Investigation (Building Loans and the Use of Field Exams) and Financial Statement Fraud and Fraud Investigation. We would be happy to provide our training courses and seminars to your examiners and lenders at no cost to the bank.
Auditing & Accounting Services
Boston & Associates, P.C. provides businesses with Audits, Reviews, or Compilations of their financial statements. An Audit is performed to express an opinion of the fairness of a company's financial position. Procedures are performed to enable our firm to determine that the company's financial statements accurately reflect the true financial condition of the company. A Review, though not as involved as an Audit, provides the client with a financial report expressing limited assurance that no material changes are necessary to the financial statements. A review will provide a client with the satisfaction of having our firm review financial statements and records to ensure that all are properly maintained. A Compilation is performed to help the client arrange financial information into a financial statement format, without expressing any assurance on the figures. Boston & Associates, P.C. will work with each client to determine what level of service would be best for their needs. The accountants at Boston & Associates are experienced at each level and will work closely with the client to make observations and recommendations that will enable the client to grow and prosper.
Tax Preparation & Planning
It has been our experience that clients desire not only financial advice, but more importantly advice on tax planning. Our firm is dedicated to providing clients with up-to-the-minute tax planning. We are constantly reviewing the tax law and looking for ways to help our clients reduce their tax liability. Boston & Associates, P.C. recognizes the importance of proper tax planning as well as the importance of timely and accurate tax preparation whether it be Corporate, Partnership, or Individual Tax returns. All returns are processed on in-house computers, which is more efficient and cost-effective. Whether starting a new business or structuring complicated deals, Boston & Associates, P.C. can make tax planning simple and profitable.
Small Business Accounting Services
Our small business Accounting Service can offer smaller clients the ability to use our firm for basic accounting and bookkeeping needs. In our experience, many small clients need help in growing their business. Therefore, we have established a Small Business Accounting Service that includes the following: Start-Up Services, Maintaining Journals/Receipts and Disbursements, Posting Journals to the General Ledger, Reconciling Bank Statements, Preparing Payroll Reports and Tax Returns, Adjusting and Closing the General Ledger, Teaching and Assisting Personnel. Through this service, clients can obtain affordable accounting services while their business is in the initial growth stages from experienced Certified Public Accountants and Financial Advisors. Boston & Associates, P.C. wants to become involved in helping clients not only start a business, but in helping it to grow. We believe in the team approach.
Financial Planning
Financial Planning has become a necessity for many of our clients. Boston & Associates, P.C. recognizes that as our clients prosper, it is important to ensure that they can adequately arrange their finances to attain their goals. We strive to take a personal interest in a client's personal finances and offer objective and independent advice on such areas as: Retirement Planning, Education Savings, Investment Strategies, Insurance Needs, Estate Tax Planning and Real Estate Investment. We do not accept any commissions and we do not sell any financial products. By conducting an in-depth interview and becoming involved in all aspects of a client's financial affairs, we can help make goals attainable and financial planning simple. Our fees are based on hourly rates. Since we do not accept commissions or broker fees, the client can be sure that all advice is completely without bias. One of our Partners, Edward Cooke, is a Certified Financial Planner and works with each client requiring financial planning. As a CFP, he has met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board, has successfully completed financial planning course work and has passed the certification examinations in: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. |
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