Lawrence & Lawrence PC

Our software consulting services include helping our clients choose the accounting software program which most closely meets their needs, helping them set up those programs, then providing non-technical support for those programs.
We have experience with ComputerEase, QuickBooks, Peachtree and other accounting programs.
We have an in-house certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor who will be able to help you get up and running with QuickBooks in no time!
We assist new QuickBooks users with initial setup, and we help experienced users manage their businesses more effectively by improving their current setup.

Tax planning strategies are an important tool we offer our clients.
Our tax planning takes into consideration the tax situation of not only the business entity, but also the owners.
Good planning can generally reduce, or at least postpone, the income tax effects of day-to-day operations and also unusual events, such as the sale of the business, the buy-out of a partner, etc.
Our Accounting and Auditing Department also works very closely with our Tax Department in providing estate and succession planning for owners.

As Certified Public Accountants, we are licensed to represent you or your business before the IRS, State and City tax authorities.
Whether it is an audit, collection matter, inquiry, penalty assessment or any other item, we can represent you.
During our years of experience, we have achieved a level of competence that can ensure you that you are being properly represented before the various agencies.
In most cases, you will not be required to have any personal contact with the agency.
Our many years of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Alabama have given us a unique understanding of how to efficiently and effectively resolve tax issues -- whether related to business income, sales or payroll taxes.

Individual tax planning strategies may reduce, or at least postpone, the income tax effects of both normal and unusual tax events, such as the timing of income and deductions, the deferral of gain on the sale or exchange of real estate, etc.
Effective estate and gift planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets.
As your wealth accumulates over your lifetime, plans of action must be developed to protect and preserve your assets for future needs and for the needs of your family.

Not-for-profit organizations have their own distinguishing characteristics and are under public scrutiny now more than ever before.
If you're thinking about starting a non-profit organization, Lawrence and Lawrence can help you navigate the regulatory requirements from idea to reality.
The audit of non-profit financial statements under Government Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards is designed to provide assurance that the financial statements are fairly presented.
This assurance is necessary for officials, managers, regulators or others having oversight responsibility, funding sources, public interest groups and citizens.