owned subsidiariesWelcome to Michigan!
We're pleased you've decided to expand your business, and we're anxious to help you make your business venture a success.
Of course, starting your business off correctly is extremely important. The decisions you make now will set the course for the future of your business here.
We have had success helping foreign-owned entities make those important first decisions. We have guided them in establishing operations, properly meeting U.S. rules and regulations, and making valuable business contacts. Perhaps through our ideas, information and contacts, we can help you make some of the important decisions you now face. Our objective is to help make the process of starting your business a little less complicated.
A local company with worldwide reach through PKF International, Clayton & McKervey, P.C., provides personalized local service with national and international resources.
Here's How We Help
Grouped as START-UP SERVICES, ON-GOING SERVICES and FISCAL YEAR-END SERVICES, our services include, but are not limited to, the items on the following list. We are often asked to perform a variety of services for clients and, of course, many specialized services are available. Please ask if you do not see a service you may require listed below.
Start-up Services
Our personalized start-up services give you the benefit not only of our experience and knowledge of formal and customary U.S. business practices, but our wide range of contacts across the country.
- Selection of Form of Business Entity
- Initial Tax Filings with Local, State and Federal Governments
- Introductions to Members of Business Community
- Set up Accounting Systems
- Design Cash Collection and Payment Procedures
- Computer Hardware Selection
- Computer Software Selection
- Personnel Training
- Procedural Manuals
- Personnel Matters
- Perform Accounting Services
On-going Services
You receive the benefit of a well-trained and personable client service team. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness and assure that you can reach your Clayton & McKervey representatives with your concerns and questions whenever necessary. Timeliness is of utmost importance to us.
- Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Tax Filings
- Tax and Payroll Deposits
- Bookkeeping Functions
- Posting
- Check Writing
- Payroll Preparation
- Special Reports as Needed
- Banks
- Customers
- Home Offices
- Consultations
- Business Management
- New Business Opportunities
- Employee Matters
- Impact of International Tax Matters
Fiscal-Year-End Services
At tax time, peace of mind is one of the benefits you receive when you know that your business decisions are being made with the guidance of your personal, caring team of Clayton & McKervey professionals. Prior to your fiscal year end, your client services team will meet with you to discuss international tax strategies and coordination with the parent company. At the end of the fiscal year you receive the required governmental compliance forms, as well as input on your business activities and your goals for the future. Even computer-simulated forecasts are available that allow you to ask "what if" questions that can help you guide your business into the future.
- Tax Planning
- Minimization Strategies
- Deferral Strategies
- Resident and Non-resident Strategies
- Customs Strategies
- Tax Preparation
- Corporate Tax Preparation
- Personal Tax Preparation
- Resident and Non-resident Tax Preparation
- Tax Coordination with Parent Entity
- Representation with City, State, and Federal Tax Authorities
In addition to the above assistance, we are respected professionals who can perform an Audit, Review or Compilation, to assist you in reporting the results of your U.S. operations.
In conclusion, with Clayton & McKervey, P.C., you can choose the level of involvement we have in your business. Whether we take an advisory role in respect to taxes, regulations and compliance coordination, or a full-service, hands-on role in the day-to-day administration of corporate financial operations, our goal is to help your U.S. business succeed. Again, welcome!
