Professional Service Firms
We understand the professional services industry since we are part of it ourselves.
Minnesota Professional Service Firm Accounting experts.
Professional service firms are looking to maximize profits, improve cash flow and build businesses with high value to support eventual sale or succession. We have a solid history of developing strategies to achieve these desired results. Our tax experts work with a wide variety of professional service firms to make sure they thoughtfully plan ways to minimize taxes and maximize the bottom line.
We specialize in the following industries
Our EXPERIENCE.
Smith Schafer has provided consulting to firm partners throughout Minnesota since 1971. Our Industry Expert Group, comprised of numerous professionals, is committed to serving over 350 Minnesota Professional Service Firms. Some of our clients have less than 10 professionals, while others have several offices around the country with hundreds of staff. Our extensive services enable us to move beyond tax and compliance to provide the advice you need to achieve your business goals.
We understand the industry and what keeps you up at night
Succession Planning
Partner buy-in/buy-out
Pass-through income
Cash Flow Plan, Prep & Forecasting
Restructuring Agreements
specialized professional service firm industry services
- Accounting Software Consulting
- 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Audits
- Bookkeeping & Payroll
- Business Valuation
- Projections & Financial Analysis
- Technology Consulting
Why Professional Service Clients Choose Us
Professional Service Firm Industry Resources
Retirement Plan Options for Professional Service Firms
The pandemic had a significant impact on Minnesota businesses. The combination of forced business closures, new employee safety standards along with supply chain disruptions and sharp increase in materials costs made it very difficult.
Benchmarking Your Professional Service Firm
Like many others, the professional services industry is walking a tightrope to manage cash flow and maintain their workforce. Benchmarking can be a crucial tool right now during the pandemic and as 2020 comes to a close.
Valuing your Professional Service Firm
There are several applications in which the valuation of your business can deliver insight for guiding critical strategic decisions. For example, below are some common scenarios in which a valuation of your professional service firm may be helpful: