Accurate and timely accounting information is a necessity for any successful business. Benson, Piombo & Company can assist you on either a temporary or on-going basis.  Our clients receive incomparable, personalized, quality service. We offer the following: Tax Services Understanding the ever-changing tax code can be confusing.  Our firm strives to be experts by keeping current on new laws and legislation.  With our knowledge, we can provide our individual and business clients with both tax savings and financial planning opportunities not only in the current year, but also in future years.  We offer the following tax and tax-related services: ·         Tax planning and return preparation -         Individuals -         Corporations -         Partnerships -         LLC's/LLP's -         Estates, trusts & gift -         Not-for-profit organizations ·         Taxing authority representation ·         Divorce and support issues ·         Tax effects of buying/selling a business Audit, Review and Compilation Services In the ordinary course of business or required by law, third parties often request financial statements to extend services or offer credit.  We will provide objective financial reporting and recommend constructive solutions to deficiencies.  We offer these financial reporting services as an extension of our accounting services or as separate services: ·         Audit-an intensive examination with the highest level of assurance ·         Review-some analytical procedures conducted with limited assurance ·         Compilation-based upon client information provided and used primarily for internal use We provide these services for a number of clients in different industries.  One of our audit specialties is providing assurance services for broker/dealers in securities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. As part of our commitment to your success, the firm has implemented the highest quality control standards in the profession.  These standards result in quality output and quality services.  Our quality control standards were examined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Program.  The firm has voluntarily participated in the Peer Review Program since 1989.  In 2009, the firm's quality control standards were reviewed again.  Benson, Piombo & Company was found to have the highest standards of quality, independence and ethics as established by the AICPA. Financial Planning Effective management of financial affairs requires extensive knowledge, organization, and constant vigilance.  Our firm provides a complete range of consulting and advisory services to help with the complexities of financial planning.  We truly care about our clients and strive to form lasting relationships with each of them - providing beneficial information, access to a wealth of resources, and a proactive stance in serving each client's needs.  We have alliances with specialists who are knowledgeable about financial planning services and they can assist us in solving the problems you face. Our financial planning services include: ·         Investment consulting ·         Financial planning to achieve specific goals ·         Retirement planning ·         Estate and business succession planning ·         Insurance consulting Business Advisory Services Starting and maintaining a business can be a complex and difficult process.  Proper planning and goal setting in conjunction with optimal use of resources are crucial to success.  We can offer advice and develop solutions to businesses to efficiently achieve their goals.