What is a CPA and how can Jones & Company, LTD help me?

A CPA or Certified Public Accountant is a professional who is distinguished from other accountants by strict and demanding education and licensing requirements. A CPA is licensed by the state to provide various financial and business advisory services.

It also means the individual has passed an exhaustive nationwide examination on accounting theory, accounting practice, taxation, auditing and business law. In most states, the CPA is also required to pass an examination on accounting and business ethics. In addtion, CPAs are required to complete approximately forty hours per year of acceptable continuing education, in order to remain current on changes in tax law and accounting practices, as well as other areas of study to better serve their clients. Jones and Company specializes in the following:

	Business Valuation
	Financial Institutions
	Construction Contractors

Most often a CPA is hired to compile financial statements and prepare tax returns. However, the CPA is a person to whom you should look for help in planning the other financial matters that can arise in your life. Some of the matters a CPA can help you with are:

	IRS Audit Inquisitions
	Buying a home
	Selling a home
	Children's education
	Marriage
	Divorce
	Investments
	Retirement
	Estate Planning
	Elder Care
	Attestations

All of these matters have the possibility of impacting your financial well-being. There are many opportunities for tax breaks and many pitfalls in these matters. The Jones and Company, Ltd. certified public accountants will be glad to assist you and help give you peace of mind regarding your finances.