As a closely-held business, you represent the heart of the economy in the communities served by us, and you are a primary focus of our accounting practice. Our traditional accounting services are tailored to help you operate as efficiently as possible, at minimal cost and with minimal disruption to your business. The accounting support we provide is designed for the small and medium-sized businesses that find it cost effective to outsource many day-to-day accounting and business office responsibilities.

But the value we add when serving closely-held businesses goes well beyond these traditional accounting services. Because we have such long-standing relationships with businesses like yours, and because we listen, we understand your needs and concerns. We will work with you to determine the complement of our services that will best meet your needs, and we focus on achieving the results desired in the most cost-effective manner. We use the insight we acquire to identify ways for you to increase revenues, decrease expenses, and improve controls. Whether you need us to help you better manage growth, improve efficiency, or plan for the transition of ownership or top management when you retire, we are prepared to respond with expert accounting and consulting assistance. If you turn to MLCFS, you can expect results, including:

• tax planning strategies that minimize tax liability
  
  
• the highest bonding capacity and prequalification allowable
  
  
• complete and accurate contract information presented in formats preferred by bonding companies and financial institutions
  
  
• sound advice on the best form of business ownership for your business
  
  
• sound analyses of job costing and information systems
  
  
• guidance on mergers or acquisitions based on in-depth knowledge of your business
  
  
• a business succession plan that is carefully developed and evaluated long before business succession becomes an issue