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| Today’s certified public accountant must maintain a high degree of knowledge and professional skills because of increasing Federal regulations, confusing accounting standards, and complex financing and business arrangements. At Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., we accept this challenge by having a professional staff that can provide specialized expertise to a diverse assortment of industries, businesses, professions, governmental entities, and not-for-profit organizations. We are West Virginia’s largest accounting and consulting firm, partly because of our commitment to go even beyond the challenge of providing the best professional services you can find anywhere. We work to become an integral part of your organization. We strive for your best interest. We emphasize a total understanding of your operations, your personnel, and your environment. We work for you.
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| Computer Consulting Services |
| Businesses seeking a competitive edge often look to computers as a means of improving efficiency and productivity. Until recently, however, high costs have prohibited most businesses from obtaining state-of-the-art computer technology. But with an increasing supply of new, more powerful and less expensive hardware and software packages, data processing systems are becoming affordable to almost any business.
Nevertheless, installing new systems and upgrading existing systems are complex tasks that, if not handled properly, can be very costly. The professionals at Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., understand the problems associated with data processing systems and can offer valuable assistance on choosing and implementing the right system for you.
Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C.’s Computer Consulting Services assists firms in analyzing available computers and application programs. This ensures the installation of efficient, cost-effective, and productive systems. In addition, Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., provides special consultation services in comprehensive systems planning, financial modeling, and system design.
For more information about Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C.’s computer consulting services, please contact:
Christopher E. Joseph, CPA, CISA |
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| Manufacturing |
To further expand our services to the manufacturing sector, we have developed a manufacturing services group which includes four of the ten Members (Owners) in our firm. Our services to the manufacturing industry include but are not limited to:
Increasing your profits is the bottom line and whether your business is a nursing home, law firm or a manufacturing facility, Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C. has the experienced team you need.
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| Critical Access Hospital Services |
| Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C. has unsurpassed experience working with Critical Access Hospitals. We were a leader in the Medicare pilot program for Rural Primary Care Hospitals and have continued our leadership in providing consulting services to Critical Access Hospitals. We understand the important issues that must be addressed by Hospitals considering Critical Access Hospital designation as we have significant experience working with these issues. Our experience and understanding of these important issues will help ensure hospital management is provided the information they need to make educated decisions.
Our healthcare professionals have worked with various state and federal agencies on Critical Access Hospital issues relating to regulations, policies, operations, designation, and reimbursement. These agencies include Offices of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, Medicare Intermediaries, Offices of Community and Rural Health Services, and Hospital Associations. References are available upon request.
Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C. offers a free initial consultation to Hospitals considering designation as a Critical Access Hospital. We will use information from your Medicare cost report and PS&R to determine if Critical Access Hospital designation might provide a financial benefit to your facility. We will discuss the results of our analysis with hospital management and review the various options for proceeding with Critical Access designation. This is a limited scope of services that does not provide the basis for designation as a Critical Access Hospital without further financial analysis and needs assessments. Many states offer grant opportunities to prospective facilities for the technical assistance involved with analyzing the feasibility of Critical Access designation. For your free consultation please contact Keith Hutcheson, CPA by email or call 800-642-3601. We have assembled and listed below, what we believe to be the most comprehensive list of Critical Access Hospital links available on the Internet.
Critical Access Hospital Links AHA Critical Access Hospitals Web Page Nebraska Hospital Association Critical Access Hospital Web Page
Rural Provider Provisions of the BBA-RA |
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| Not-For-Profit Organizations |
| Our qualifications go beyond traditional audit and accounting services to encompass a wide range of planning, data processing and operations advisory services. The collective experience of our members and staff who work with our not-for-profit clients provides the foundation for these services to the not-for-profit sector.
We've added a link to our "Guide to Services for Not-for-Profit Organizations" that can be found at the bottom of this page. This guide is an overview of various services offered to not-for-profit organizations by our firm. These services are grouped into the following categories:
We sincerely hope you find the information in this publication both interesting and informative. If you would like detailed information regarding our not-for-profit services, please contact: John W. Kee, CPA |
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| Financial Services |
| Financial institutions have experienced more changes in less than a decade than in the entire century. As banking and financial services industry continues to change and become more complex, you, the decision-maker in this industry, need to develop or obtain new methods to enable your financial institution to stay ahead or even to survive in today’s highly competitive marketplace. Keeping pace with and anticipating changes require access to the most professional and responsive consulting, accounting, auditing, and tax services available. The Financial Institutions Services Group at Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., can provide you with the necessary professional assistance to meet today’s increasingly competitive challenges.
Experienced, Innovative Professional Service Team
Specialized Consulting Services
Merger Consultation The professionals in our Financial Institutions Group have been involved in various aspects of the bank merger and acquisition process, including identifying and evaluating potential merger and acquisition targets, assisting in modeling and projections for determination of fair value, assisting with the requisite regulatory filings with the SEC and bank regulatory agencies, and providing other technical advisory assistance.
Tax Consulting
Internal and Compliance Auditing
Alternative Training of Bank’s Internal Auditors
Automation Assistance
Our Philosophy
For more information about our Financial Institutions Group please feel free to contact:
Jack Rossi, CPA |
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| Financial Planning |
| A properly structured financial plan enables you to face any financial challenge that may present itself at each stage of your life. Through the financial planning process, we can help you assess your financial needs and develop strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals and strengthen your financial security. A&F Financial Advisors, LLC is a founding member of Leave a Legacy® West Virginia. The mission of Leave a Legacy® West Virginia is to educate and inspire people from all walks of life to make gifts to their favorite charities through their wills. For additional information, please contact the following Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., representatives:
Gary Swingle,CPA |
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| Software Products |
| When considering the purchase of accounting and other software, businesses seek a software program that provides accurate and timely information. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the software becomes a management tool in the operations of the business. In addition, as the company grows the software should grow. Also, at Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., we recognize and are committed to this goal and can provide software products to satisfy this objective.
We have satisfied these objectives through reselling products of industry leaders and internally developed software when necessary. Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., is an authorized reseller of MAS 90 Accounting Software, written by Sage Software, Inc. MAS 90 Accounting Software can satisfy the needs of businesses in several industries. In addition, Sage Software, Inc. has developed applications to satisfy the needs of various vertical markets.
Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., has developed Medicaid Cost Report software for West Virginia and Maryland nursing homes. Using this software allows nursing homes to automate the cost report preparation process. In addition, the cost report software for West Virginia provides nursing homes the capability to electronically submit the cost report.
For additional information, please contact the following Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., representatives:
Lane Ellis, Jr., CPA, CISA, CVA |
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| Law Firm |
| Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., Law Firm Services and Consulting Group is comprised of dedicated professional and technical support staff with the mission to provide law firms with a wide range of accounting, management, operations, financial, computer and litigation support services. Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C. Members, Gary Swingle, CPA, Lane Ellis, Jr., CPA, CISA, CVA and Chris Joseph, CPA, CISA, have worked for and with law firms for many years, developing a keen appreciation of and sensitivity to today’s ever-changing business environment and its impact on the Group’s law firm clients. Our goal in the Law Firm Services and Consulting Group is to provide you, our client, with responsive, reasonably priced, top-quality work, surpassing the quality of work available from national consulting firms. Moreover, our Group pledges to be available when you need us.
Our Law Firm Services and Consulting Group offers professional and relevant assistance in four distinct areas: Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation Services; Management, Financial and Operations Consulting; Computer Services; and Litigation Support Services.
For additional information or assistance, contact: Lane Ellis, Jr., CPA, CISA, CVA |
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| Accounting, Auditing and Assurance |
| Today’s certified public accountant must maintain a high degree of knowledge and professional skills because of increasing Federal regulations, confusing accounting standards, and complex financing and business arrangements. At Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., we accept this challenge by having a professional staff that can provide specialized expertise to a diverse assortment of industries, businesses, professions, governmental entities, and not-for-profit organizations.
We are West Virginia’s largest accounting and consulting firm, partly because of our commitment to go even beyond the challenge of providing the best professional services you can find anywhere. We work to become an integral part of your organization. We strive for your best interest. We emphasize a total understanding of your operations, your personnel, and your environment. We work for you.
Quality of Services We are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), SEC Division of CPA Firms. We have an extensive quality control system that, through the years, has successfully undergone AICPA scrutiny. You, then, can be assured of quality services from Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C. For more information about our accounting and auditing services, contact the following:
John W. Kee, CPA, Member-in-Charge |
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| Healthcare |
| Operating in today’s health care environment requires access to sound business advice. Our health care professionals are positioned to meet those needs. Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., serves a wide variety of health care providers by performing financial audits, third-party reimbursement services, regulatory services, tax services, and business and management consulting.
Health Care Providers Served
Third-Party Reimbursement Services
Financial Audits
Regulatory Compliance
Tax Services
General Consulting
Regardless of your size, our comprehensive range of services has something to offer your organization. We tailor our services to meet your needs. Our goal is to provide the finest services available, in a timely manner, in accordance with the high standards of our profession. For more information about our Health Care Services, contact:
Charleston office |
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| Litigation Support |
| Litigation, whether it involves insurance claims, business interruptions or breaches of contract, often requires the documentation of financial losses and review of accounting procedures. With substantial experience consulting for both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation, Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., provides expert advice and/or testimony to attorneys on matters relevant to the financial concerns of a case. Our Litigation Support Group can provide analysis, construction and reconstruction of financial and other business records for trial preparation purposes. We can analyze lost income situations and prepare appropriate determination reports. Our Group is adept in the preparation of damage determinations for contract, tort and other civil actions. Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C. can advise attorneys during different phases of litigation. The attorney's needs are assessed and requirements established during an initial, confidential consultation. Our Litigation Support Group then goes to work for you. We have the experienced professionals to perform the following litigation support services.
For additional information or assistance from our Law Firm Services and Consulting Group, contact:
Gary Swingle, CPA |
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| Tax Services |
| Our professionals at Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., offer a wide variety of tax related services for corporations, businesses, families, and individuals. Following are brief descriptions of several services we provide.
Corporate Tax Planning
Personal Tax and Estate Planning
Planning for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Liquidations Whether buying, selling, or liquidating business, you will receive help to minimize risk and maximize achievement. Without exception, our professionals have a wide range of knowledge and experience in the economic, tax, and accounting issues necessary for successful mergers and acquisitions.
Cost Segregation Studies
Tax Return Preparation and Compliance Functions
Representation Before the Internal Revenue Service and Other Agencies
Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., professionals have the necessary knowledge and experience to steer you through the increasingly complex maze of Federal and local tax systems. As seasoned professionals, we can examine your goals and objectives and assist in minimizing your overall tax burden. We recommend tax strategies appropriate for your circumstances.
For more information about our Tax Services, please free to contact one of the Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C. representatives:
William H. McKee, CPA/PFS, CFP |
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| Consulting Services |
| Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., Consulting Services (CS) provides practical, realistic solutions to your management problems.
For solutions, our CS specialists consider the real cause of the problem and focus on its critical aspects. When evaluating any problem or situation, its impact on business goals and objectives should be considered. Whether you are preparing or updating your business plan, purchasing a business, or conducting a feasibility study, the business issues should be considered. Our broad range of consulting services fall into five major areas which include
The objective of an Operational Review is to evaluate your system, procedures and structure and make recommendations that:
In helping you address business issues, Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., CS specialists have many areas of expertise, such as:
If you would like more information about our consulting services, please contact:
Lane Ellis, Jr., CPA, CISA, CVA |
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| Business Valuations |
| Business Valuation Services provided by Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., encompass numerous industries and business types.
We have a seasoned, experienced team of Certified Valuation Analysts (CVAs) ready to assist you in evaluating your business and in making critical business decisions.
For additional information or assistance, contact:
Lane Ellis, Jr., CPA, CISA, CVA |
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