Choosing an Accountant

With added complexity of IRS changes...chances are you have considerations that make doing taxes yourself risker.  Tax law is a field that changes faster than the nightly news.  New deductions and new credits in favor of the taxpayer are continuously being modified and restructered.  Missing just one or two deductions can mean a huge difference to your wallet.  The bottom line...you deserve the comforting feeling of knowing that your taxes have been prepared throughly.  You should strongly consider professional tax preparation.

Choosing an accountant can be a difficult process - his or her quality, concern for you, friendlines, affordability plus credentials, experience and expertise are critical - even vital - items to know.  We'd like to present to you important information about TLA for your consdieration so that you can make an informed and smart decision.

Experience and philosophy...

Tracie Lawrence, CPA and President is an Auburn University graduate with over 20 years experience in public accounting including 9 years with a large accounting firm in Birmingham.  Tracie has been trained to provide thorough and timely accounting services at a reasonable rate.  With this philosophy, you'll be pleasantly surprised that overall you'll actually spend less with us for the same exact tax return than with the big commercial outlets...but you'll enjoy a small office's personal atmosphere and benefit from the most thorough tax preparation you'll ever have.

The true meaning of accounting work...

Quality is an overused word these days and has really lost its meaning. 

To be specific in describing what goes into quality accounting...first...the accountant must not rush.  It's possible to miss deductions that can save you big dollars if an accounant doesn't take the time to understand your situation.  TLA Accounting refuses to cut corners and in fact...will go to the other end of the spectrum.  We take the time to be exceptionally careful and ask a lot of questions most other accountants don't think about...Questions that give you the confidence to know that your tax return has been thoroughly prepared.  That's a comforting feeling. 

Second...quality accounting means keeping up on the changes inthe tax laws - knowing the rules, and using them to arrive a the most beneficial tax result.  If an accountant doesn't make a concisous effort to go to the professional meetings and take continuing education courses frequently...that accountant will be out of date in no time at all.  We keep up with the latest in computer technology...stay on top of changes and provide you with the newest developments.

What you'll find at our office...

The most thorough unhurried tax preparation you will have ever received...very affordable prices with the total less than what the big commercial outlets charge...tax season hours to suit your schedule..appoinments to suit your busy schedule and lifestyle...one-on-one guidance  and personal service...availablity of a CPA to answer your questions throughout the year no matter how big or small and above all...the highest quality and the greatest of concern.  That's a comforting feeling.