How do you bill for your services?

 

Our standard billing procedure is to bill monthly for all time expended on clients' projects. We require payment upon receipt. Credit cards are not accepted.

In litigation cases we require a deposit prior to acceptance of the engagement. This deposit will be held to pay the final billings at the end of the case. This deposit will not be applied to monthly billings. Clients will be billed monthly for work completed and are expected to pay the current balance each month, regardless of the balance in the deposit account.

 

What are your billing rates?

 

Hourly Billing Rates

  • Donald A. Glenn $350.00
  • Leslie O. Dawson $280.00
  • Manager $150.00 - $210.00
  • Senior Accountant $130.00 - $200.00
  • Staff Accountant $ 90.00 - $150.00
  • Clerical $ 50.00 - $ 90.00

Other Costs
Reimbursable:

  • Lodging, Travel Fares, Parking, Postage/Delivery ( Cost )
  • Mileage ( IRS Rate )
  • Copy and Scanning Charges ($0.05/page)
  • Facsimile charges ($0.50/page)
  • Consultants (if required) ( Cost )
  • Other costs advanced ( Cost )

What hours are you available?

We are available during normal business hours, which are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

What role do you play if the IRS audits me?

We will assist you with an audit at our regular hourly charges.

 

How much and what kind of preparation do you need for my return?

We prefer that your materials be in a computer accounting program, but we have taken materials in almost every imaginable form. Contact us with questions about specific software packages.

 

What is Forensic Accounting?

Forensic is defined by Black's Legal Dictionary as "used in or suitable to courts of law or public debate." Forensic accounting is the application of financial and accounting concepts in a manner useful to Courts or the public.

 

Can you work jointly for a divorcing couple?

Yes, we have extensive experience working jointly for the Court, in mediation, as well as working for one party.

 

What is involved in hiring your firm for litigation engagements?

A partner will discuss with the client and/ or attorney their requirements and if there are no obvious conflicts of interest prepare a written agreement setting forth the terms of the assignment.

 

Do you quote a fixed fee for Litigation assignments?

No. Many Litigation assignments evolve over time and it is not possible to estimate the fees.

 

What happens if I cannot pay for current services?

We will cease working on your case. Your attorney may motion the court for fees and costs. It may be necessary to borrow funds to allow us to continue rendering services. We are not allowed to finance our client's cases.