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
Industry Involvement
Why Professional Service Clients Choose Us
Professional Service Firm Industry Resources
Accounting Basics for the Professional Services Industry
Accounting can be complicated and is a crucial component of a firm’s operations, regardless of its size. Many growing professional service firms struggle to create well-tuned accounting processes, especially as systems need to change to support increased activity.
5 Areas Professional Services Firms Should Focus On
COVID-19 has presented various challenges for professional services firms in 2020, unlike anyone could have foreseen. We understand the professional services industry since we are part of it ourselves.
R&D Tax Credits: Easy & Effective Tax Savings
The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit is one of the best opportunities for businesses to reduce their tax liabilities, improve cash flow, and increase earnings-per-share. This tax credit was initially enacted in 1981 to incentivize companies to increase their investment in developing new or improved products or processes.