CORRECT DOCUMENTATION, COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS

Not-for-profit and government organizations have been entrusted to safeguard donations and public funds to maintain a sound system of internal control and financial records, and to properly file tax returns and report back to the public who support them. These responsibilities must be met with complete accuracy and care.

Jones, Cochenour & Co. is an experienced CPA firm with the professionals, skills and resources to help you effectively manage your not-for-profit and government organization. Our principles are built on a strong work ethic, accountability and dependability. We combine these standards with our clients' exceptional service. A Jones, Cochenour & Co. specialist is uniquely qualified to analyze your procedures and make recommendations allowing you to concentrate on the important service work your organization provides.

ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSE

Your not-for-profit and government organization serves a special purpose. Your unique status presents special conditions that for-profits don't face. We are committed to understanding the complexities of your organization.

Jones, Cochenour & Co. professionals can assist you throughout your organization- from prevention and proper documentation in your everyday transactions, to audit documentation preparation and representation.

Jones, Cochenour & Co. professionals are experienced at working with not-for-profits and adept at working within your requirements. Our staff can help in many important areas.

• Evaluation of internal auditing controls

• Complete guidance on tax compliance and reporting

• Tax planning strategies that minimize taxes

• Documentation of expense allocations

• Representation before the IRS

• Fundraising assistance through strategic planning

• Annual audit or review of financial statements

• Budget preparation

SINGLE SOURCE ASSISTANCE

The Jones, Cochenour & Co. team can assist you in a full range of financial matters including the development and maintenance of controls, accounting, budget preparation, planning and monitoring. We can also offer assistance on the operational side. Our knowledge of planning and systems can help you develop workable objectives and plan for attaining them.

You can call on Jones, Cochenour & Co. to assist your organization with budget preparation, cash flow, compliance auditing, financial reports, special accounting procedures and reports that are necessary for tax authorities on grant applications.

RELATIONSHIPS

We make it a point to develop close working relationships with both our staff and the boards of not-for -profit and government organizations. These relationships and the understanding they bring are extremely useful during periods of board turnover. Our professionals' knowledge of an organization's finances keeps new and old board members informed, and financial matters running smoothly.

For more information, please contact: Jeanette Addington at jaddington@jcccpa.com