Shane Skinner CPA
It's not the money you make, it's the money you keep!
At Skinner CPA, we believe it’s not about the money you make, but the money you keep.
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We’re committed to helping grow our community through supporting our local small to medium sized businesses and their employees with all their accounting needs. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the challenges that come with running a small business. The advice our staff provide comes from our professional training along with our own personal experiences.
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We understand the importance of providing close personal attention to our clients. We provide that comforting small town feel with the experience of big city accounting firms. Our continual investment in time and resources into professional development keep us on the leading edge of our field.
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So, if you need any accounting advice, give us a call or just stop in. We’ll be happy to help you in any way we can.
Accounting Services
Providing financial information to our clients in a timely and accurate manner is a commitment that we feel cannot be compromised. Meaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis. Our firm provides a full range of cost effective accounting services including the following:
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General ledger & financial statement preparation
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Bookkeeping (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual)
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Accounting system setup for new businesses
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Compilation of financial statements
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Audits and reviews
Tax
We prefer to take a proactive vs. reactive approach to tax services. By keeping current on new tax laws and legislation, we are in a position to identify key tax planning opportunities that minimize both your current and future tax liabilities.
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We provide our individual and business clients with the taxation expertise and knowledge that they deserve throughout the year. Tax services offered include, but are not limited to:
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Tax planning for individuals and corporations
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Return preparation for
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Individuals
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Corporations
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Estates and trusts
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Not-for-profit organizations
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Provincial and federal commodity tax planning and compliance
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Tax considerations in matrimonial settlements
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Tax effects of buying/selling a business
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Tax effective retirement and estate planning
Consulting
We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound.
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In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business. The following are just a few of the areas in which we provide consulting services:
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Accounting software selection and implementation
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Business valuations
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Buying/selling a business
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Business process improvement
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Financial & retirement planning
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Estate planning
Other Services
Due to our diverse client base, we encounter a wide array of financial and tax issues. As a result, we have gained valuable experience over the years in numerous specialized areas, many of which are listed below. We feel our ability to provide such a variety of services reflects our versatility and competency, as well as our dedication to quality client service.
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Mergers & acquisitions
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Corporate recovery
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Asset protection
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Debt Management
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Business start-up or expansion
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Bankruptcies
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Litigation support
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Cash flow forecasting
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Employee benefit plans
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Expert witness services