Experience

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  Herbert L. Brown CPA PC

  • Naples, Florida, United States

  • Owner-President

    • Jan 1972 - Present
    • Naples, Florida, United States

    CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING - Accounting, Tax, and Advisory.I am a Certified Public Accountant in practice for close to 60 years. Over this period of time I have accumulated a vast level of diversified experience in many areas of expertise in which CPA’s practice. I have also served and participated on CPA Organized and sponsored committees in the field of taxation, forensic, business valuations and matrimonial. I have lectured and made presentations on financial statements both business and personal.My interest currently is to obtain consulting and guidance engagements wherein my experience, knowledge and contacts could be utilized.In addition to the usual services expected from CPA firms, below is a specific listing of special expertise and experience.BUSINESS:- Structuring, organization, type of entity.- Business Plans, projections, operational models- Financing , banking and other credit arrangements. Capitalization requirements.- Accounting systems, bookkeeping, computerization.- Financial statements and reporting requirements. Business statistics, Cash flow.- Payroll systems reporting and requirements. Independent contractors & 1099reporting- Fringe Benefits and retirement programs- Industry guidance specific business organizations- Special Industry knowledge, agriculturalPERSONAL:- ESTATES & TRUSTS. Preparation of tax returns. Review of existing situation. Matrimonial and family considerations.- RETIREMENT PLANNING. Review of existing plans. Documentation issues. Inherited IRA's. Income deferrals and related tax planning.- COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.- CAPITAL GAIN and related Income Tax Planning.- Charitable contributions, documenting.My fees for these services would be dependent on the specific service called on to perform and or the time required. No charge for our initial meeting conducted by telephone. This will give you an opportunity to get to know me and provide you with valuable insights.

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  Leonard Brown & Company CPAs

  • Partner - Accountant

    • Mar 1960 - Dec 1971

    Managing an accounting practice with between 10 to 15 personal. Consulting, tax planning and implementation .Accounting, Auditing and Forensic accounting specially suited small and privately held businesses.