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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProposal for Annual Audit f . �<a i 5 : } T Pjj , [91�p�i ¢'. N1JK2�AV19I1 FOR THE YEARS ENDING December 31,2005,2006 and 2007 :M1 } L:! Ti DAMORE,HAMRIC& SCHNEIDER,INC. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 2856 ARDEN WAY,SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO,CALIFORNIA 95825-1379 z,r (916)481-2856 Ronald A. Ley,C.P.A.,Principal (Contact Person) October 6,2005 a 3 } \ ® TRUCKE£ DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT \ Audit Proposal TABLE OF CONTENTS � \ \ C \ . PAGE 1 LETTER RE INTENT ! ! \ r ± SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS � » > © R RESUMES - ENGAGEMENT\ TEAM G - m I& AUDIT PLAN n o \ : V. APPENDIX \ A. PEER REVIEW REPORT g B. FIRM PI±OSOPH o\ y3vmS E «9 c V! FEE STRUCTURE \ , mC. \ K \ \ 2 � a ) f . i py5 SECTION I LETTER OF INTENT �i Judi f. f3yC 5. r` mORE _» IC : . SCHNEIDER i October 6, 2005 z>; =x= Board of Directors Truckee Donner Public Utility District 11570 Donner Pass Road PO Box 309 Truckee, CA 96160 �a Re. Statement oflnterest and Qualifications to Provide Audit Services To the Board of Directors: Cs We are pleased to express our interest in providing audit services for the Truckee Donner Public Utility District for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007. This letter is to serve as �zz our statement of interest and qualifications to provide audit services. Damore, Hamric & Schneider, Inc. was organized in 1980 and continues to experience substantial growth. We have grown into a reputable local firm, and now rank as one of the 2011' largest accounting firms in Sacramento. We offer the District the best of two worlds - the experience and expertise of a full-service accounting firm, combined with the attention and focus of a dedicated local firm. We are Large enough to meet your needs, yet small enough to deliver the responsive service you expect. Our firm and the members of the staff to be assigned to this engagement have extensive ' experience in performing audits of governmental entities. We also have the necessary training #; and experience to conduct an audit of a special district. Through our experience, we have developed our knowledge of significant areas and we utilize analytical review techniques to determine scope and emphasis during audit field work. Over the years the firm has been actively involved in many of the accounting, auditing and reporting ecial districts. We feel that our work demonstrates our dedication o excellence and ects ithe mang intenance of high quality service in this area. This involvement has enabled us to develop many contacts for audit,accounting, and educational resources. 1 t Sic i�,e¢,,ttt,c>�_;.1rtt s c'1i?Ihi`S1 1S�61 �)1 6i 4�S-H s Nip,: ,;t etc. }etc p.r.cont 1 z; 1 F` Board of Directors Truckee Donner Public Utility District October 6, 2005 Page 2 1, We have audited financial statements of various government agencies, which have been included in several official statements for bond issuance. s:s Some of the entities that have issued bonds using our reports are: Tahoe Truckee Sanitation Agency Revenue Bonds City of Rio Vista, CA Special Assessment District Bonds Revenue Bonds Tax Allocation Bonds North Tahoe Public Utility District Certificates of Participation Bonds General Obligation Bonds ;. Special Assessment District Bonds We appreciate the opportunity to work with the Truckee Donner Public Utility District. rt ii Respectfully submitted, DAMORE, HAMRIC& SCHNEIDER, INC. Certified Public Accountants Ronald A. Ley, CPA RAL:kd z s x 2 l \ � @ \ SECTION # § \ . SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS \ � � . ) TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal IL SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Damore, Hamric & Schneider, Inc., CPAs, is highly qualified to perform ry the services required in this engagement. Our firm is departmentalized, and we provide a widely diversified range of services. Our services ices include all phases of audit, review, accounting taxation and management services to various entities including, but not limited to, governmental'tal and nonprofit organizations, associations, and private businesses. The majority of our audit clients consist of governmental and nonprofit organizations. The following demonstrates this commitment and specialization related to your needs: 1. Member of Private Company Practices Section (PCPS) since 1986. Damore Ham c & 8 ri Schneider, Inc., CPAs, successfully completed its sixth independent peer review of its accounting and auditing practice in 2004 for the year ended November 30, 2003. A copy of our unqualified report is included in this letter. 2. Staff involvement in nonprofit and governmental related continuing education. All audit team members have completed the AICPA's 24-hour governmental continuing education requirements. All supervisors meet the 80-hour GAO education requirements. I Involvement in related organizations • California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA) - Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee (GA&A). Our audit department CPAs are members of the Sacramento Chapter Committee. CSCPA - Accounting and Auditing Committee. Our audit partner and audit manager are members of the Sacramento Chapter Committee. • Association of Goverrunent Auditors. Our audit partners are members of this organization. 4. Firm experience - We have performed over one hundred governmental and nonprofit audits in the last seven years. 5. Level of audit staff experience - All field work is supervised by staff with at least eight years of experience in auditing. 6. Experience with forensic auditing— We have assisted various clients in investigations of alleged fraud. 3 €" TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal s f: II.SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Damore, 1lamric & Schneider, Inc. meets the independence requirements of Government Auditing Standards, 2003 revision published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The firm and its individual members have not been admonished or otherwise disciplined by any state Board ofAccountancy. A partial list of our experience in providing audit, accounting, and management services to special districts and other governmental entities follows. rz DES <- Years of Service Principal Client to Client Scope of Engagement Client Telephone Work Partners Contact Number Truckee Sanitary District 13 Audit-Gout. Ronald A.Ley Thomas 12304 Joerger Drive enterprise Selfridge 530-587-3804 3r, Truckee,CA 96161-3312 funds <' Incl.SADs, SCO Re ort CA Garlic&Onion Dehydrator 7 Audit of Ronald A. Ley Advisory Board Bob Rohner 209-482-1429 t: 2403 W.Washington Street,Rm.20 Agency's s., Stockton,CA 95203 Financial Statements nts Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency(A).(B) 25 Audit-Govt. Ronald A.Ley Marcia Beals 530-587-2525 13720 Juergen Drive enterprise Truckee,CA 96161 funds,SCO Report North Tahoe Public Utility District'a) 25 Audit-Gout Ronald A.Ler, Lany Marple 530-545-4212 �t P.O.Sox 139 enterprise Ronald A.Ley Tahoe Vista,CA 94132 funds Include.SADs, SCO Rc ort City of Rio Vista(A).(QJ 17 Audit-Govt. Ronald A.Ley Donna Silva 707-374-6451 P.O.Box 745 and enterprise Rio Vista,CA 94571 funds,SCO Report Alpine Springs County Water District 3 Audit—Govt Ronald A.Ley Barbara s o 1,; 3 30-583-2342 270 Alpine Meadows Road and enterprise Danz, Alpine Meadows,CA 96146 funds,SCO Board of s r: Report Directors s (A)Audits conducted in accordance with OMB A-133 (B)Entities that have issued bonds using our firm's audit report in their official statements 4 t ss TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal II. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS s: In addition, the firm performs A-133 audits for other governmental and nonprofit organizations: Du&s Years of Service o Scope of Principal +• Client Work Engagement Client Client Farmers Telephone ContactNumber ' Child Action,Inca Audit A- 133 9806 Old Winery Place,Ste,9 ( 21 ) Matta? R'ilfiams Sacramento,CA 95821 Years Ronald A Ley Lynn Patten 916-369-4462 ._, Hurnan Resources Council,Inc. 593 W.St.Charles Street 4 Audit(A-133) Cathy P.O.Box 919 Years Marta J.Williams Bourland San Andreas,CA 95249 209.754-1075 nti City of Davis Child Caro Progtatn Audit(A-133) MarmJ Williams _._ 606AStreet 8 Davis,CA 956I6 Yeats Ronald A.Ley Laura Ivans 530-757-5691 Child Car Links 1020 Serpentine Lane,Ste. 102 5 Audit(A-133) Carol s Pleasanton.CA 94566 Years MartaJ.Williams Thompson 925-417-8733 B.J,Jordan Child Care Programs,Inc.,dba Beanstalk 4 Audit(A-133) 5697 Hillsdale Blvd. Years MattaJ.Willis,ns Saundra Sacramento,CA 95842 Walden 916-344-6259 Marin Child Care Council 555 Nonhgate Drive,Suite Ins 1'[Year Audit(A-133) Matta[ Williams Barbara Stout 415-491-5772 --. San Rafael.CA 94903 �(€J M"P.Inc. &i! 4241 Florin Rd.,Suite I 10 2 years Audit(A-133) Sacramento,CA 95823 Marta J.lr✓illianu Jeff Ersig 916-394-3498 ti We feel that our extensive experience, including the above, would certainly be beneficial in our t:= performance of the proposed accounting and auditing services. 3? The engagement principal assigned to work on your account is: Ronald A. Ley, C.P.A. _.: A resume for each of your engagement's supervisors is enclosed. During audits, it is our practice to have at least one supervisor present throughout the performance of field work. This enables us to resolve technical issues expeditiously. It is also our practice to assign staff whose background best matches the client's needs to an engagement. i C t t 3- 4' 5 1' \ � � \ � : \ SECTION £!! RESUMES - ENGAGEMENT TEAM TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal HL RESUMES -EAR MENT TEAM RonaldA. Ley, CAA. Principal Engagement Responsibility: Engagement Principal EDUCATION: California State University, Sacramento Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Concentratio, ate munt any EXPERIENCE: Practiced public accounting in the Sacramento area and Northern California for_ram m Experience in aung governmental entities as partner in charge: Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency Truckee Sanitary District City of Rio Vista CA Garlic & Onion Dehydrator Advisory Board North an Public Utility District Alpine Springs Water District 6 ... ...... .... TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal III. RESUMES -ENGAGEMENT TEAM (Continued) Ronald A. Ley, C.P.A., Principal Damore,Hamric& Schneider, Inc., CPAs Engagement Responsibility: Principal (Continued) In addition to auditing governmental and nonprofit entities, Mr. Ley has provided extensive management consulting and accounting services including accounting system implementation, budgeting and finance. His Past experience with districts will be utilized in the planning and supervision qffieldwork. As our technical revion,principal, he will Perform the technical v the report and related liorkpapers to ensure that our quality control' 1 h t ch ical review of standards are met. AFFILIATIONS: California Society of Certified Public Microcomputer User's Group (CA Society Accountants of CPAs) American Institute of Certified Public Marketing Committee (CA Society of Accountants (AICPA) CPAs) Governmental Accounting&Auditing Board Member of Sacramento Committee (CA Society of CPAs) Education Foundation ( Accounting Standards Committees Nonprofit Committee (CA Society of CA Society of CPAs) CPAs) RECENT RELATED CONTINUING EDUCATION: Course GASB 34 huplementation Provider CA Society of CPAs Audit Planning CA Society of CPAs Effective Yellow Book Auditing American Institute of CPAs CPA Fraud Symposium Camico Governmental Update CA Society of CPAs A-133 Update CA Society of CPAs 7 TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal Ill. RESUMES-ENGAGEMENT TEAM (Continued) Marta J. Williams, CPA, CVA Principal Engagement Responsibility: Supervising Principal EDUCATION: University of Wyoming Bachelor of Science with Honors, Accounting EXPERIENCE: Practiced public accounting for over 17 years. CFO for a California not-for- profit organization for 3 years. Recent experience in performing A-I 33 audits as principal: Child Action, Inc. Human Resources Council, Inc. Child Care Links B.J. Jordan Child Care Programs, Inc., dba Beanstalk City of Davis Child Development Fund Maap, Inc. Ms. Williams' area of specialization is auditing in accordance with governmental standards, in particular, audits performed under OMB Circular A-133. Services which she has provided to these entities, in addition to auditing, include: preparation of cost allocation plans; grant management system design and implementation; operational reviews and internal control; and budget preparation and grant monitoring. Affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the California Society Of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of Certified Valuations Analysts, and various accounting, auditing and governmental committees. Past treasurer of the board of The Effort, Inc., a California not-for-profit organization. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal III. RESUMES-ENGAGEMENT TEAM (Continued) Marta J. Williams, CPA, CVA, Principal Damore, Hamric & Schneider V Engagement Responsibility: Supervising Principal (Continued) L." RECENT RELATED CONTINUING EDUCATION: Course Provider sx OMB Circular A-133 CA Department of Education Governmental Accounting Conference CA Socierty of CPAs Audits of State and Local Governments Audit Reporting Types- Organization Wide American Institute of CPAs and Program Specific CA Department of Education Single Audit Update CA Society of CPAs Cost Allocation Plans for Nonprofit Agencies American Institute of CPAs Effective Yellow Book Auditing American Institute of CPAs Internal Control Systems I American Institute of CPAs Managing Non-Profit Organizations Like a Business American Institute of CPAs 6E, INSTRUCTOR: 1998 CPA Conference CA Department of Education 1999 Food &Nutrition Staff Training USDA, Western Region Cost Allocation for Alternative Payment, Resource & Referral, and Food Program is Contractors, February 2000 Damore, Hamrie & Schneider& Inc. 2000 CPA Conference CA Department of Education 2000 Finance Workshop for Child Care Program Providers 2001 Child Development Conference Idaho Department of Education CA Department of Education 2001 CDD Grant Writing Workshop Capital Regional Resource Center 2003 Grants Management &Auchis Citibank&Nonprofit Resource Ctr 2004 Grants Management Nonprofit Resource Center 2005 Grants Management Nonprofit Resource Center 9 TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal 111.RESUMES-ENGAGEMENT TEAM (Continued) s. David S. Kasperik, CPA, Auditor Damore, Hamric & Schneider Engagement Responsibility: Auditor EDUCATION: California State University, Sacramento, California Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accountancy California CPA License EXPERIENCE: Over 9 years experience accounting in for-profit entities. Three years public accounting experience including governmental work. Experience in serving government and not-for-profit entities: Alpine Springs County Water District Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency Truckee Sanitary District North Tahoe Public Utilities District City of Rio Vista Mr. Kasperik's experience includes the testing of enterprise revenue and expenses, and financial statement reporting in accordance with governmental accounting standards. RECENT RELATED CONTINUING EDUCATION: Course Provider Designing Your Audit to Uncover Fraud CA Society of CPAs Financial Statement Disclosures CA Society of CPAs Applying A-133 to NP and Govt Organizations American Institute of CPAs Audit Planning CA Society of CPAs Governmental Update CA Society of CPAs Governmental Accounting and Auditing Conference CA Society of CPAs jY 10 \ R � / \ � 2 r SECTION IV AUDIT PLAN \ \ c 2 } • Y ' TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal IV.AUDIT PLAN Planning is an integral part of a successful audit. We will contact you to discuss the timing of the 1 ` preliminary audit work and any areas or issues of concern that require additional attention. Checklists will be discussed and completed that will allow us to evaluate your internal control structure and assist us in determining the extent of testing required for various areas and enable us to perform a thorough audit in an efficient manner. We will also obtain and document specific characteristics that pertain to your district, both external and internal. An audit strategy will be developed from our preliminary assessments allowing our fine to complete the audit with the Least amount of disruption to your normal business schedule. SPECfFIC ALj'QIT APPROACH Proposed se�nentation of the calendar year 2005 enga ement and the level of staff and numbers of hours assiened to each seement• Engagement Senior . .Staff Priaci al General Procedures c Princi at Auditor Auditor Total 40 Internal Control Documentation g 88 Cash 16 24 40 Grants/Loans Receivable&Revenue 8 16 24 Government Receivables&Revenue 8 8 Service Income&Receivables 8 8 16 Fixed Assets&Maintenance Ex ense 8 16 24 24 72 Accounts Pa able and Ex enses 32 32 a ' Accrued Payroll Benefits and Pavroll Expenses 8 16 24 t Installment Sales&Other Debt 8 16 24 1<t E ui 16 16 16 16 64 A-133Testin {Inciudm Tes6.noofControls) g 8 8 16 t�` Financial Statement Pre aration 16 2424 72 1 24 32 32 �•'` Total Hours 88 $8 l44 176 ]60 568 t 5 3 a 11 TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal IV.AUDIT PLAN (Continued) i' AUDIT PLAN 1 INTERIM WORK €:s • Contact accountant, review prior period working papers, financial statements and management letter. Make inquiries of District personnel as to action taken on management letter items, Obtain copies of all pertinent agreements, contracts, etc. for permanent file, including those I.F pertaining to debt. t • Analyze unaudited financial statements, set materiality levels for audit areas. Document and evaluate the internal control structure based on discussions with District staff and observation of systems in place. Document flow of District's accounting system, including the receipting of service revenues (flow charts). 1 : Determine sample sizes for all areas based on the assessed reliability of the internal control 3 s=, structure. • Prepare audit programs. Preparation of confirmations. Discuss,with District staff, schedules and reconciliations prepared by tbem for the audits. Review assignments with audit staff. AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS �v • Review of minutes. Review and evaluate subsequent events. �t Staff supervision and technical assistance. Technical review of workpapers and disclosures. Substantiation of balance sheet accounts. Prepare related financial statement disc losures. Perform predictive tests of program revenue. • Test expense accounts, using substantive testing techniques, where applicable, and sampling when warranted. • Review management and legal representation letters, investigate issues disclosed therein. • Conduct exit conference. l t 3 F i' Y 12 2= TRUCKEE DON NER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal IV.AUDIT PLAN (Continued) PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REQUIRED REPORTS INCLUDING PRESENTATION Preparation of financial statements, review Of footnote disclosures. Review Management's Discussion and Analysis for compliance with GASB 34 standards. Presentation of all draft reports and management letter to District staff and Bo d of Directors. Boar Review and issue final reports. Presentation of all final reports and letters to District Board of Directors. PERIODIC SUPPORT We will also be available during the year to provide support to the District's staff. This support will be in relationship to assisting staff with the recording Of new types of transactions and providing advice on the impacts of new accounting requirements that affect the District (e.g., GASB 40, GASB 42 and GASB 45). fa 13 fi Y : i ' Y" ss > r SECTION V APPENDIX TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal APPENDIX A PEER REVIEW REPORT s'zf �- 3� ; c~`=.s .ys".,slr., .=, r`' 5`'x':,�< s zp� v�a� q'�Evs� SlAbll�& "��•* nvicCnmm,CrA $'. Hwui H. ,6'AMSL x✓ July 2,2004 �:ri n�trmaa,,can mow r>.cc�mcea To the Owners sie—R Sm CTA Demote,Hamrie&Schneider,Inc. ai.Malm s,tyq We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Damore, Hatunc&Schneider,Inc. (the firm in effect for the year ended November 30, >"• r>rIt ,Mfr cCPN 2003.A system of quality control encompasses the firm's organizational structure and the policies adopted and procedures established to provide it with reasonable assurance of €s r' RI4m crth tcsr conorming with Professional standards.The elements of quality control are described in 6i r .utto,t-,- >Qv the Statements on Quality Control Standards issued by the American Institute of Certified M'.xw Aro�rtwse CO% Public Accountants (AICPA. The design of the system and compliance with it are the •ua-_xtn.o�,ecen responsibility of the nnn.Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the design of the f:t aae w system,and the firm's compliance with the system based on our review. tan Cra " snl0,n CSAmsr Our review was conducted in accordance with standards established by the Peet Review uaas,rsrrawff(ca Board of the AICPA. In perfomning our review, we obtained an understanding of the p„ Fk�tyA system of quality control for the firm's accounting and auditing practice.In addition, we tested compliance with the finn'.s quality control policies and procedures to the extent we D:tfeAledu CTA considered appropriate. These tests covered the application of the firm's policies and J. AArv4CPA procedures on selected engagement Because our review was based on selective tests, d cAtFl<wA would not necessarily disclose all weaknesses in the system of quality control or all .,v s% instances of lack of compliance with 2. f Bemuse there are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of quality control, departure- from the system may occur and not be detected Also, evaluation of, projection of any r,+ >system of gaaL+tf control to tint-a2 periods is subject to the risk that the system of quality control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or Fx because the degree of compliance with Jre policies or procedures may deteriorate. In our opinion,the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Damore, Hamric& Schneider,Inc. in effect for the year ended November 30,2003 has -:, been designed to meet the requirements of the quality control standards for an accounting `54! and auditing practice established by the AICPA and was compiled with during the year then ended to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of conforming with professional_ standards. BROWN ARMSTRONO PAULDEN MCCOWN STARBUCK&KEETER ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION Hu on H Armstrong I 9s43W.0 sic <c Sow,itp me or sl r,te d( tJ d P di A., of ......> �. ' i s ,. r a � WN . a- z xl W 'r$ 14 ............. TRUCKEEDONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal X APPENDIX B FIRM PHILOSOPHY AND SERVICES The Finn was founded in 1980 as Damore, Hamitic, Schneider & Company, Certified -iric & Schneider Inc., Ccified Public Accountants and incorporated in 1981 as Damore, Hanifed Public it Accountants. The founding Principals: Vince Damore, WaYn e Hamric and Carl Schneider, were partners in another local firm prior to forming their own. Since then three other principals have been added: Ronald Ley, Don Edgar, Jr., and Marta Williams. Vince Damore retired in 1995 and Wayne Hartaric retired in 1999. Presently, in addition to the four principals, o full-time staff consists of nine professional and four administrative employees. in In e sz The firm's objectives are: • To provide the finest auditing, accounting, tax and management advisory services. • To be associated with today% finest growing companies, and to help each client reach their maximum potential. • To be a firm that is enjoyable to work for and rewarding to work with. ss • To contribute to our community and the profession to which we belong. To grow, but never to lose the local identity and personal relationship with clients that are the foundation of our practice. A professional accounting firm must be many things to its clientele. A management and financial advisor, a business consultant, an investment counselor, and a tax and pension planner, in addition to providing the traditional accounting auditing and tax services. With many years of experience in the accounting field, the professionals at Damore, Hantric & Schneider, Inc. have proven their ability to "get the job done" and are highly respected throughout the area. Through their continuing i right combination of consulting services, education in this rapidly changing field and in modem computer technology, Damore, Hamric & Schneider, Inc. is able to provide just the and tax expertise for a large variety of businesses and other organizations. accounting skills Damore, Haturic & Schneider, Inc. is one of the greater Sacramento area's 20th largest accounting firms and one of the area's I I 1h largest tax preparation firms. Members of the firmhave provided to 131 professional service in the community for over 30 years. ars 15 TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal ass APPENDIX B FIRM PHILOSOPHY AND SERVICES Our Finn is devoted to quality, and we have taken extra steps to assure that we meet the highest ur Professional standards of quality. All members of our professional staff receive extensive continuing education to keep abreast of current accounting, auditing, review and tax issues. As noted in our Summary of Qualifications, every three years specially trained CPAs from other firms as part of the Peer Review program examine our quality controls. each of our reviews, the In reviewers have concluded that our firm complies with stringent quality control standards set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a national professional organization. Services Auditing Compliance Financial • Operational Internal Control Business/Estate Valuations Accounting/Management Information Systems • Quarterly/Monthly bookkeeping Financial statement compilations • Financial statement review • Payroll service Computer consulting and installation Taxation • Consulting • Planning Projections • Return Preparation Individual, Corporate, LLCs, LI-Ps, Partnerships, Estate, Trusts, Nonprofits 16 TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal APPENDIX B FIRM PHILOSOPHY AND SERVICES Audit We offer audit and review services to various entities, including, but not limited to: Nonprofit and Governmental organizations Associations • Small, medium and large-sized businesses. yr We have performed over 200 governmental, nonprofit, and business audits. eft We also perform operational reviews, which provide recommendations for improving your accounting system. Accounting Services We offer a full range of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and computer services, including: Bank reconciliations Payroll tax returns/year end payroll reporting Payroll processing • Sales and use tax returns • Workers compensation reports • Property tax reports Govemment/nonprofit reports • Financial analysis Complete general ledger services • Full financial statements to meet your needs. We know that in this world of rapidly changing regulations, it is essential for us to take a proactive role with our clients. We take pride in informing clients of the following: Changes in federal and state payroll tax deductions Changes in payroll tax deposit rules Changes in sales tax rates and reporting 17 TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Audit Proposal APPENDIX B FIRM PHILOSOPHY AND SERVICES Computer Consulting Services When considering the installation of an accounting software system, it is critical that you get the one that is best suited for your business. That is why we work with you to evaluate Your company's accounting system and determine Your specific accounting and information Deeds. We will help identify and select the accounting software package that best meets your needs. We will also assist in the installation of the new system, set up system parameters, load the company's data, and train your staff on how to properly use the newly installed package. Since hundreds of accounting software packages are available, it is difficult to select a package. it is not advisable to rely on the advice of a salesperson that is not trained in evaluating your accounting needs. We are here to give You the independent advice you need in order to make your purchasing decisions. Our goal is your complete satisfaction. Tax We offer a full range of tax services, including: Estate tax planning • Tax return preparation • Tax planning Retirement planning Financial planning • Correspondence with tax authorities Handling of tax audits 18 TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT >; Audit Proposal N'DIX B APPE s FIRM PHILOSOPHY AND SERVICES Tax -Continued k,= We prepare individual returns, as well as returns for partnerships, corporations, LLCs, LLPs, estates, trusts, nonprofits and pension plans. We strive to minimize your law changes. income tax liability and we keep you attuned to the latest income tax We handle any necessary correspondence with the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, or any other tax authority. Let us use our years of experience to handle all of your audits with the various taxing agencies. We skive to make every audit positive and beneficial to our client. Industries 'z We are proud of the variety of industries in which we have expertise. The following is a partial list of the many industries we serve: • Agriculture • Restaurants < • Automotive Retail Construction • Title Companies • Fraternal Organizations Special Districts #$ • Fuel Governmental Entities sh • Home Builders g; • Legal Firms • Manufacturing Medical AlOrtgage Companies Nonprofit Organizations • Pharmaceutical • Racing t r- 19