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  • Question for Nick Griffin

    Posted by Emre Tufekci s.o.a. on October 6, 2007 at 12:34 am

    Hello Nick,

    I am located in college park MD and I am looking for a good CPA to turn my business into a company. Anybody you can recommend in our area that understands our line of work?

    Thanks in advance

    PS: Your 12 things I knew article was quite a guiding light in the last year.

    Emre
    http://www.productionpit.com
    Boxx Tech PC, dual-dual AMD 2.0,4BG ram,Avidexpress HD w/Mojo,UVW-1800,DSR-25, Adobe production studio.

    “Creative cow is udder madness.”

    Emre Tufekci s.o.a. replied 18 years, 7 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Nick Griffin

    October 6, 2007 at 3:45 pm

    Emre-
    We’re located north of Baltimore, so probably a tad far to go from College Park. But if you still want the recommendation we use Callan & Palmer, a firm of about 7-8 people, 4 of whom I believe have their CPAs.

    BUT, they know very little of the specifics of the production business and I don’t think it’s all that important that they do. What is important is having a good handle on small, closely-held businesses in general. When it comes to accounting and taxes I doubt there’s much difference between what we do and what a small machine shop does. We both require an investment in machinery which is amortized over as few years as IRS rules will allow. We both can have employees, or not. And in both businesses the purpose of a knowledgeable accountant is to help you get the highest return from your business LEGALLY.

    Hope this helps and glad you liked the 12 Things piece.

  • Emre Tufekci s.o.a.

    October 7, 2007 at 12:42 am

    Thank you Nick,

    Hopefully I can drop by sometime and meet you in person.

    Sincerely,

    Emre
    http://www.productionpit.com
    Boxx Tech PC, dual-dual AMD 2.0,4BG ram,Avidexpress HD w/Mojo,UVW-1800,DSR-25, Adobe production studio.

    “Creative cow is udder madness.”

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