Assurance Services division provides independent audit, attestation and transaction advisory services to both publicly traded and privately owned companies in a wide variety of industries
Francis’s approach includes an analysis of business performance against management objectives, an evaluation of business processes, an assessment of business risks and a benchmark of performance against industry standards.
Francis’s approach includes an analysis of business performance against management objectives, an evaluation of business processes, an assessment of business risks and a benchmark of performance against industry standards.
A compilation involves assembling data from your records and presenting it in an appropriate financial statement format. For some businesses, this statement is sufficient enough to meet management needs, as well as the needs of certain third parties.
At Francis, by keeping current with government-imposed rules and regulations, our professionals are able to identify issues and exposures that would concern a plan administrator and instill in our clients a significant comfort level in the face of ever-changing fiduciary responsibilities.
In addition, we provide comprehensive solutions for many nonprofit clients in the areas of pension consulting and pension administration, such as the establishment and evaluation of employee benefit programs, benchmarking, executive compensation and benefits, salary surveys, deferred compensation benefits, regulatory filings, compliance testing, and plan administration.
As a firm, we are increasingly presented with opportunities to provide audits for subsidiaries of companies with foreign operations.Our affiliation with Leading Edge Alliance strengthens our ability to serve clients with overseas operations. We are an independent member of this accountancy and business services association. This professional alliance allows Francis to call upon member firms around the world to provide clients with top-notch expertise in any foreign marketplace.
In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulations have severely limited the ability of companies’ external auditors to assist them as they previously did in implementing and reporting on these complex matters.
Each of our team members receives ongoing education and training, ensuring that you benefit from the most up-to-date service and guidance on SEC accounting and reporting issues. Our professionals are equipped to meet your assurance needs, as well as provide specialized advisory services.
As an independent member of Leading Edge Alliance, you will have access to global resources and expertise, along with the responsiveness and personal touch you expect from a local firm.
FRANCIS TAX complies with the quality control standards established by AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). We adhere to a program that addresses independence, integrity, and objectivity; personnel management; acceptance and continuance of clients; engagement performance; and monitoring.
FRANCIS TAX review department serves as a technical resource for guidance with respect to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Compliance, the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and all other accounting and audit-related issues.
