Accounting News and Notes

Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God 

How to Avoid an Audit from the IRS

What You Don’t Know & Report Can Hurt You: Avoid Unnecessary Fines & Penalties

Much confusion exists over which records and documentation should be saved and for how long to support a tax return you prepare and file. Generally speaking you should save records so that if ever asked, you will be able to:

Show Income Sources

This may include your W-2, business income, copies of checks received, invoices, interest and dividend statements, social security, alimony, and K-1’s received from business interest. Documentation should be maintained such that all income and its source and type are readily available by reviewing the source document. If not readily ascertainable it would be advantageous to also save substantive collaborating information.

Keeping  Copies of Receipts, Expenses & Itemizations

You will want to be able to prove all items taken on your return if ever asked. For most taxpayers this would include items such as mortgage interest, real estate and personal property taxes paid, medical and dental expenses, casualty losses, moving expenses, state and other taxes, charitable contributions, alimony, employee business expenses, IRA’s, dependent care expenses, tuition, closing statements, invoices, bank statements, student interest, etc.

This is a partial list and only a sampling of the types of items you would want to save. The totality of what you would need to save would be best served by a review of the prepared return, then ensuring that you have copies of all of the deductions claimed and proof of all dependents. Proof of payment should include the payee, amount, transaction date, check, bank statement, etc. Care should be taken to maintain documentation as prescribed by IRS statues for that year’s taxes in all of the above categories and indeed all deductions on your return. A detailed understanding of what substantiates a valid tax deduction is a critical part of this process as documentation standards, based upon type, vary substantially. 

By critiquing a client’s prior tax return a CPA can gain much guidance and information about a particular taxpayer. However there is no substitute for a CPA being keenly aware of all information that they receive from a client. The below is a sample letter that we might send to a client to ensure that all of the information is received to ensure that a timely and correct return is prepared thereby ensuring that only the lowest legal possible tax is paid:

For your 2010 Personal Return I do not yet have: 

Property taxes paid on your personal vehicles. 

Mortgage Interest & the Real Estate Taxes on Your Home. 

Last year you had $4,000 of charitable contributions, so far this year you have forwarded $200. Please review and advise. 

This will confirm your advice that: 

-You have not paid any federal or state estimated payments for 2010. 

-You have not yet retained a payroll service for your company and that I suggest you do so ASAP. 

-That you are a C Corporation for all tax years prior to 12/31/10 and that you are an S Corporation effective 1-1-11.                                                      

This is to confirm that you are handling all payroll and 1099 issues, your county property tax report, sales tax reports, your annual corporate registration, and your business license. 

Please be reminded that you are required to keep a by day log to support business miles and that I suggest you get to me fixed assets by year, item, and amount purchased so that we can prepare a detailed fixed asset list. 

We encourage you to look at adding a retirement plan so that you can both attract & retain employees and to start planning for your retirement. 

Please forward the data ASAP and the signed power of attorney being forwarded so that I can respond to the IRS 3-1-11 request for documentation. I will mail copy as a reminder ASAP. 

“Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God, that it is Doomed to Failure Lest God be in it!”

 John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    (All Rights Reserved) To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304. To discover John Dillard’s Published Books and their vision visit  http://www.john-dillard.com/

We advise clients on: IRS representation, Offer in Compromise, Tax Problems, Incorporation in Georgia, Corporate and Personal Income Tax Returns, Part-time CFO, Virtual Controller, Business Planning, Offer in Compromise, Back Taxes, Business Acquisitions/Sales, Forensic Accounting, Business Valuations and Bookkeeping.

Seeking Great Things for the Kingdom of God

A Open Letter to Volkswagen of America

During our week on the reservation we all saw the Bugs 4 Christ team build a VW in less than a week.  Each day John Albrycht provided wonderful object lessons to anyone that would gather around to listen.  God was truly amazing as we transformed that Volkswagen Beetle in less than 5 days.

How would you all like to do more great things?  What if we all pulled together and contributed to help improve  the “shop” in Gray, GA?  This is where John does most all of his restorations.   As you can see in the pictures I’ve attached the “shop” is not much larger than the paint booth that we had at Pueblo Pintado.  Most of the work they do on the cars is outside and they only use the shop when they need to.  Wouldn’t it be great if we could help provide them with some additional covered space and upgrade what they have?   John was recently given a Ford Bronco and a school bus that they will be restoring and giving to someone in need.  Jack in New Mexico was also given a 1971 VW bus that will eventually make its way to someone in Pueblo Pintado.  God is continuing to work in incredible ways through Bugs4Christ.

It would be great to SURPRISE John with our donations at the reunion on September 26.  If you would like to donate by check, please make it  payable to  Bugs4Christ.   At this time they are  not an approved 501c3 – non-profit organization, but are working on it.   You can bring the donations to me at the reunion party or give them to me anytime between now and then.  If you know of others that might like to contribute, by all means let them know (but let’s keep this just between all of us so we can surprise John).   I can’t wait to see how God will provide.

If you’re interested in checking out the website take a look here   http://bugs4christ.webs.com/navaj0missiontrip.htm    You can scroll through the pictures and see the weeks progress.

Again, it was an awesome week.  Let’s see what we can do to help John continue to do great things with this ministry. 

In God’s Grace,

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC, 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.HisCPA.com/    http://www.John-Dillard.com/ 

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

Gwinnett CPA Guides Atlanta Business Owners on Setting up Initial Meeting with a CPA for the First Time

His CPA PC…Offering Free Initial CPA Consultations with Business Owners

Initial meetings with a CPA you are hiring should not only be a time for you to interview the proposed professional but also for you to check on his past accomplishments, overall demeanor, core competency, and overall game plan for addressing your CPA needs. A CPA who has a core program is most apt to be more about serving their needs than that of your own. A good professional should be able to easily adapt to your needs and the changes in those needs while also being sensitive to your own core competencies.

CPA firms who have your best interests at heart are most apt to also refer other outside services such as a payroll company, which is most always a much faster and more economical option than either the CPA or the client preparing them. Also items such as preparing sales tax reports can easily be taught to client personnel saving potential tens of thousands of dollars over a ten-year period.

Often a CPA who has some very specific advice as to a direction for your company will share the information in the first meeting not waiting to be sure to have retained a client, desiring the best for a client rather than solely the service of their own needs and desires. Frequently CPA’s have shared insightful advice that clients have in turn taken back to their present CPA for compliance. Although this is certainly desirous in most all respects as we strive to serve, it fails to contemplate the reasons why advice was not forthcoming originally.

As Believers we are exhorted to excellence in all things and it is to that end a hiring manager looking for a trusted CPA should spend adequate time and effort reviewing a CPA’s resume, credentials, and references.

HIS CPA, P.C. is committed to you and your business’s success. Put our years of experience, business accomplishments and bottom line philosophy to work for you today. Find a CPA who has your best interests at heart. We have learned that throughout the years that working with clients who have their own internal financial statements, such as QuickBooks is essential to keeping your own company’s internal financial statements current as well as to keep their CPA fees to only required minimum levels. The below is a sample letter we might send to a client confirming critiques to their internal financial statements:

It looks like you made some changes to prior months after those months were closed. 

Please be reminded that we do not want to make changes to prior months after those months were closed as it changes your starting point, changes your history and precludes your ability to accurately track profits and losses as they are recorded. 

Please go back and undo all prior changes to prior months and then ensure that the internal books equals the ones that were previously approved. 

Then make any required changes to August and resend the B/S, P/L and detailed year to date transaction search for the Salaries account. 

“Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God, that it is Doomed to Failure Lest God be in it!”

 John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    (All Rights Reserved) To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304. To discover John Dillard’s Published Books and their vision visit  http://www.john-dillard.com/

We advise clients on: IRS representation, Offer in Compromise, Tax Problems, Incorporation in Georgia, Corporate and Personal Income Tax Returns, Part-time CFO, Virtual Controller, Business Planning, Offer in Compromise, Back Taxes, Business Acquisitions/Sales, Forensic Accounting, Business Valuations and Bookkeeping

Too Cold to Work: When the World Freezes You Out, Seek Your Creator

What Are You Doing to Draw Others Closer to God…Taking Christianity Into the World

Too Cold To Work

Well, we painted the Ghia just in time.   It has now stayed below freezing for more than a week.  I just can’t motivate myself to go work on the car when the temperature in the shop is below 40!  I guess it is just too comfortable inside the house by the fireplace. 

I get like that spiritually also.  Sometimes it just feels too uncomfortable to serve the Lord like He wants me to.  Like that cold shop, Jesus asks us to go places and do things that take us way out of our comfort zone.  Just like that car is not going to get finished if I don’t get off of my rear end and risk getting a little cold, God’s work is not going to get done if I don’t get off my rear end and risk getting a little uncomfortable. 

As much as In enjoy admiring a totally restored VW, it pales in comparison to the joy I get when I allow God to work through me to do His will!   

The Big Question:  What work are you going to do for God this year?  Will you do it even if it is uncomfortable?

John Albrycht, a youth pastor  involved his youth group in the secret restoration of a 1971 VW Beetle. The project was dubbed “Bugs4Christ” and the Beetle soon became an object lesson in how God wants to restore our hearts to a right relationship with him. John wanted his youth to understand the mandate of Hebrews 10:23-25: “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope that we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching!” He wanted his youth to feel the power of encouraging others by restoring and giving the gift of unconditional love to the owner of the vintage car. Since that first incredible project, the members of this ministry have been involved in several other restoration projects including on the Mission Field in the desert of New Mexico as we loved and mentored our Native Americans, the Navajo. You can read more at www.Bugs4Christ.webs.com 

Our Purpose: Mentor young men and women in their walk with Christ, while teaching them how to restore Volkswagen Beetles. We also model for them Christ’s unconditional love by giving these vehicles to those in need. On the Navajo Indian Reservation in Pueblo Pintado, NM we rebuilt a Volkswagen Beetle “VW” as the talk about the reforming, restoring and redeeming power of Christ. If you would like to be a part of our mission to serve the Lost, the Last and the Least I invite you to consider how you might partner with us by donating a part to the VW that will be used next year or that you family may want to go. For just as God calls us all to serve, we believe that Family Mission Trips are a way to bring all of those you most love closer to God. 

To get a feel for our work on the Mission Field in Pueblo Pintado NM might I invite you to watch our video at http://bit.ly/QS0V9 If you listen and watch with an open heart, it will change your world. To gain a glimpse of our vision visit or if your church wants to get involved with our work visit   http://www.hiscpa.com/blog/2009/07/30/casting-a-vision-navajo-family-missions-taking-christianity-into-the-world/ 

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304

Christian Author’s book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s by John Dillard CPA

The walk of a Christian is often fraught with trials and tribulations leading to both defeat and victory. Life’s tragedies, your personal 9/11’s come into our lives seemingly in waves as we face obstacles, which both challenge our confidence and test our faith. Time stood still as the towers fell on that fateful day on September 11, 2001 and lives all over the world were changed forever and the world as we knew it would never be the same.  It is only by the power of an almighty God that we are to persevere.

God shares his wisdom with us so we might overcome the world. By leaning on him in the darkness that befalls us, we are able to rise above circumstances that otherwise might cripple our lives. There will be times when you will feel abandoned by all those about you who choose to criticize rather than support and encourage you. We all need a “safe place to fall,” a family member or a brother or sister in Christ who will comfort us in our time of need. Come along one man’s journey as he loses it all becoming both mentally and physically challenged at every turn discovering God never leaves his side and indeed believes in him even during his darkest times. God has a unique calling on our lives and it is through Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s we are able to become more like him.

Two thousand years before the birth of Jesus Christ there lived an ordinary man who, despite challenges that face him, continues to believe in God. Despite ravenous trials, which arrive in quick succession, Job never deters in his faith choosing to believe God would ultimately redeem him. Living in the land of Uz near the desert land between Damascus and the Euphrates River just northeast of Palestine, Job lives his life in pursuit of God while doing His work and bidding. Our lives need to be built on the rock of our faith in Jesus Christ, as it is our belief in Him, which will enable us to withstand life’s trials. Whether our trials are of our own doing or that of others we can discern how to see God’s hand in every event. Though we may not always know why bad things happen we can always find a triune God standing in the gap along with us. The Bible teaches we are to build our life on Him who was the cornerstone and became the capstone and it is in our reliance on Him alone we are able to pass life’s tests.

Come alongside as we see how one man despite all odds and all those who would turn against him stays true to his faith. Job’s story is one of a man who loses it all, his family, his wealth, and the support of his wife and friends. Yet Job stays true to his faith and to a God who not only restores him, but also gives him much more than he originally lost. Learn how to lean into the pain by seeking God’s will to overcome all that comes your way. God does not promise that our life will be easy but he does say that with him our yoke will be light. Read along as one man, Job, stands, despite the heat of tribulations clinging to his faith when all those he thought he could count on desert him. This story will inspire and motivate you to grow in your relationship with God by leaning on him during life’s fiery trials.

Author John Dillard was nominated for the 2009 Georgia Author of the Year Award after publishing Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s and nominated again for the 2010 Georgia Author of the Year Award after publishing Low Country Calling.

“Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God, that it is Doomed to Failure Lest God be in it!”

 John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (A Duluth CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    (All Rights Reserved) To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304. To discover John Dillard’s Published Books and their vision visit  http://www.john-dillard.com/

Grow/Community Groups at Sugarloaf United Methodist Church

The second large initiative that I believe can help us all grow and mature more rapidly in our faith is Grow/Community Groups that our church are starting VERY soon. Stay tuned to the church for details as sign up will start on 9-5-10.

Grow/Community Groups will meet weekly & be limited to 12 people to each group and there will be many groups and times to pick and choose from. Tami and I will be leading one of them, and we will most likely meet on Monday evenings. For those seeking to exponentially grow your faith sign up early, as once groups reach their limits they are filled.

Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

This is an exciting time in the history of our church and a great way to continue to Serve and Grow in God and to become more like our Creator.

To read more about the groups as information becomes available you can visit Sugarloaf United Methodist Church’s website at http://www.sugarloaf.org/index.da

In the Matchless Name of Jesus Christ,

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC, 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097 Phone 770-814-9304 http://www.HisCPA.com/   http://www.John-Dillard.com/

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

God Has You Exactly Where You Are For a Divine Purpose 

The below will move you to tears so ready yourself. 

Dear Mission Team Members, 

You all were so incredible on this mission trip and went above and beyond what was expected of you.  Some of you overcame a lot just to be on the trip and some of you struggled both before the trip and while on the trip with issues that may or may not have been known to others.  Some of you followed God’s calling and your heart and went on the trip even though there were things pulling at you not to go.  Many of you went with the unknown staring you in the face.  There was one person in particular who did all of the above and in the midst of it all…continued to fight that the trip was not about her – it was about God, us serving God and about the Navajo people and did not want any attention focused on her and wanted nothing to distract others on the trip from their mission.  While that is incredibly noble, it was very hard for many of us not to share the pain that one team member and her family were dealing with, with the rest of the team – knowing the love, prayers and support she would feel if we were able to share the news with all of you.  But, she wanted the news to remain confidential and we respected those wishes.  John and I feel blessed to have been able to spend some time with them in the early moments of receiving much awaited news and being able to pray with them as they begin a journey that will change their lives forever.  She asked me to try and put something together to send to the team but found the words hard to come by…however, this is the beautiful e-mail that I received from her this morning and I thought no more beautiful words could be spoken… 

“I have tried and tried to think of a way to share my news to everyone and cannot come up with the right words to use. As I try to put thoughts down to share it seems so self indulgent. I am going to defer to your judgment as to how to share the news with those on the trip with us. I don’t know any more than I did when we were in PP, but I have started sharing with other friends and I know I can use all the prayers I can get! We come home on Sunday and will take this on right away. I have two appointments on Monday (one with a surgeon and one with an oncologist) then a second surgery opinion on Tuesday. We’ll have more answers next week. What I do know is this: from the start I didn’t really know EXACTLY why I felt so led to go on this mission trip. Yes, I have had a desire to go on a mission trip for a long time, but why THIS particular trip? Then, why was I at peace with my decision to come knowing what information was pending, and then once our worst fears came true, why was I at peace staying? It was on the last night around the pool that I realized why….. these amazing people that I had surrounded myself with for the week were strengthening me just be BEING! It was such a blessing to see how people live their lives in service to Christ and how open they are to listening to His will, how happy they are because they are filled with HIM. The examples I witnessed all week filled my soul with courage, strength, and faith. If I had been home when I got my devastating news, perhaps I would have curled up in my bed and cried for days. Instead, I have amazing new people in my life, many of whom without even knowing what was going on with me, inspired me with their spirit and love. Does any of this make any sense at all? I so appreciate you and John and how concerned you were when I told you. I thank John for my book and for all of your kind and encouraging words. I am glad to know you and call you both my friend. I will keep you posted as we know more. love, me” 

Our Mission Team Member had a biopsy days before leaving on the mission trip and our first Monday there, found out that the results were positive for breast cancer.  She and her family need our prayers, our love, our encouragement, our support and I am so thrilled that they now have a new family of 82 that will love on them and care for them even during the darkest moments.  My biggest concern is that we don’t overwhelm them with it (isn’t that a great concern to have?).  She and the family have not returned home yet and will have a time of adjustment as they get ready to fight this battle.  Please give them a little time to process once they return home and as I get more information, I will pass it along to the team members and in the meantime, please surround them with the protection of your prayers!!! 

Love you all and thank you for your prayers and for embracing the their family in your love!

Atlanta Christian Author’s book Low Country Calling by John Dillard CPA 

Low Country Calling by John Dillard CPA

David, Low Country Calling’s main character, is introduced as a young man who is just out of school.  Taking his southern heritage with him, David is soon off to Officer Cadet School where he meets Alice with whom he shares a mutual attraction and a magical walk along the beach.  Their first meeting, a magical moment leads them to want to discover more of what God has in store for them.  

As David and Alice get to know each other better they find they share a similar upbringing, and a vast amount of similarities.  David and Alice share their first kiss and begin their courtship together.  Soon David graduates at the top of his class from Officer Cadet School and then from Basic as a Second Lieutenant.  Beginning to feel God’s tugging on his heart to grow deeper, David begins a Bible study to spread God’s love.  Join David in the cockpit of an F-18 simulator as he amazes himself as well as his instructor. 

David begins Aviator school where his reputation as a leader continues to grow and he meets Professor Kendrick who in full dress whites gives the cadets a speech to stir their heart to patriotism, honor and a drive to excel.  Clearly moved, David redoubles his efforts to do his very best.  David and Alice ‘s romance continues to bring them closer as they invite God to join them in all levels of their relationship, even when they hit a bump in the road. 

David awakens early one Sunday and heads out to the highest knoll on campus where he prays and communes with God himself.  Praying for God’s guidance and blessings for this relationship with Alice, God answers his prayer and calls and tugs on David’s heart to seek Him even more.  Graduating at the top of his class, David receives the assignment he asks for and is to report to Pensacola, Florida for Flight School.  David and Alice’s days together are spent helping David with his studies as they strive to plan their life together.  David successfully completes Flight School in Pensacola and readies himself to fulfill his lifelong dream to be a Naval Aviator. 

David begins his active duty on the aircraft carrier, The Roosevelt.  Soon they are off in a task force of ships to help bring peace and democracy to the Middle East.  Meeting his new RIO (Radio Intercept Office), Steve White who will assist him in flying the F-18 Super Hornet while on station in the Mediterranean Sea and over Iraq.  First flying several routine missions, David and Steve soon find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of chase as a SAM (Surface to Air Missile) rockets towards them at Mach 3.  Trying to evade the deadly missile, David attempts something never before done in combat in an effort to save Steve and his lives.  Join them in the cockpit as white knuckling suspense heightens with every turn and thrust of the F-18 Super Hornet and the deadly SAM. 

David continues his routine patrols over the Iraqi theater.  On what starts out to be a routine flight they are startled by a warning light indicating a problem with their engines.  Doing everything they can to rectify the problem, they shift to back up systems and procedures all of which fail.  Soon the F-18 Super Hornet shudders its last as both of its engines stop.  As the plane falls, David and Steve send a mayday and eject from the rapidly falling craft.  Alone now and on the run in the desert floor of Iraq, David and Steve face their greatest challenge yet as they stare face to face with their own mortality and terrorists who are striving to capture them.  Facing certain death if captured, they begin a trek through the desert floor towards their extraction point.  With danger at every turn, they find themselves now being hunted in a life and death struggle for survival. 

David and Steve begin their trek across the Iraqi desert towards their rendezvous point.  Traveling at night to avoid detection, they find themselves hunted on unfamiliar terrain.  Hopelessly out-armed, David and Steve try to stay one step ahead of the terrorists who would make them their captives.  Facing certain death if caught, they fight for their very survival as their pursuers near.  Back on board the aircraft carrier, Admiral Wyrick and Major Benjamin Taylor team up to gather Intel, which will guide them to developing a plan to bring David and Steve safely home.  Admiral Wyrick vows to do everything he can and to provide all the needed resources to provide for their safe extraction. 

Running and on the lam, David and Steve strive to stay one step ahead of the terrorist who are pursuing them.  Facing capture and their imminent death, David and Steve are hunted by their enemy day and night.  All alone on the run, David and Steve pull together in a life and death struggle to escape their would be captors.  On board the aircraft carrier, all onboard feverishly plan for a safe extraction.  Admiral Wyrick and Major Benjamin Taylor lead all on board in gathering Intel to ensure their rescue effort will successful.

Final plans and preparations are made for the extraction force as they begin on their rescue effort.  Flying over the Mediterranean Sea they are soon feet dry and taking the necessary fuel required to complete their journey.  David and Steve leave their relative safety of their hiding and head west towards the assigned extraction point.  Once there, they immediately begin reconnaissance of the area finding a terrorist encampment.  Retreating to the very center of the established perimeter, David and Steve huddle closely to the ground as the three SH-60B Seahawk helicopters fly overhead and then turn towards their unsuspecting prey.  Amidst the reign of fear about him, David hears Gods call for him to go into full time ministry.  Aware of his God given mission in life, David watches with a quiet confidence as AGM-114 Hellfire missiles destroy his pursuers.  Soon he finds himself on board the lead Seahawk headed back to the aircraft carrier, The Roosevelt and the fulfill his God given destiny. 

David now safely back on board The Roosevelt, finally is able to relax and rejuvenate.  Rescued from certain capture from the desert floor of Iraq, David celebrates with Steve and those who rescued him.  Offering thanks to God, David revels in his faith and with those who put themselves in harms way for his safe return.  Admiral Wyrick throws a grand feast; beyond David’s expectation and thanks all those who risked it all to bring them home safely.  Soon, granted a furlough, David returns back to Quantico, VA to spend time with Alice.  Back to the site of his original trailing and where David and Alice’s romance first began to bud, David and Alice find the time and distance away has deepened their love and commitment.  Going back further to their roots they return to Pastor Barnes’s church where David witness’s firsthand God’s provision in the growth of his church and shares God’s calling on his heart to full time pasturing back in his hometown of Charleston. 

Coming back to the Low Country of Charleston, South Carolina, David comes home to find it even rosier than before.  A newfound God ordained mission, David finds divine purpose in his life and a God-ordained path.  Once back home, David proposes marriage to his one true soul mate that rejoices at his offer and readily accepts his hand in marriage.  David and Alice announce their plans to his family who heartily welcome Alice into their family.  His bride beside him, David begins to think about their life and their service to God together.  Opting for a mid-day run, David parks and jogs over the Cooper River Bridge.  Enjoying the ambiance of it all, David admires the architectural beauty of the bridge, the historic city of Charleston and all of its fine homes.  Hearing God’s prompting, David jogs down an older section of the city as he soon finds his destiny.  Coming alongside an old historic church, David hears God’s voice, “Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and we will no longer be in disgrace.”  David comes face to face with an old church whose walls lay in ruins as God lay on his heart that it was here David was to start his church and to begin his full time ministry as pastor.  Tears of joy roll down his face as David hears the Lion of Judah Low Country Calling to save the lost and to shepherd God’s flock.  Committing his life to God’s service, David commits to living his life for Christ and to the pre-ordained path God chose.  Just as two millennia ago when God led the Jews in the desert, He still speaks to all who will listen.

Author John Dillard was nominated for the 2009 Georgia Author of the Year Award after publishing Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s and nominated again for the 2010 Georgia Author of the Year Award after publishing Low Country Calling.

“Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God, that it is Doomed to Failure Lest God be in it!”

 John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (A Duluth CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    (All Rights Reserved) To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304. To discover John Dillard’s Published Books and their vision visit  http://www.john-dillard.com/

Atlanta CPA on Top 10 Characteristics of a Christian CPA Firm

If you call yourself a Christian CPA Firm, your words actions and deeds need to align with the way you run/manage your business. These Top Ten Verses/Characteristics will do much to help you ensure you are walking the walk and talking the talk. Though many will do what they can to derail your good efforts as Satan will always rise up against those who are doing good. So count it a blessing for when you are prosecuted for you are doing much good for the Kingdom of God.

Top 10 Characteristics of a Christian Firm

1. Matthew 7:12 The “Golden Rule” are not just words to us. Our primary focus is you, being sure to tailor our firms services to your needs. God calls on us emulate Himself in all matters and to ensure that both our hearts and actions are consistently aligned in love.
2. 2 Corinthians 8:7 Fast efficient turnaround in your work/returns. Most work is completed within 48 to 72 hours = Good Returns Fast. The Apostle Paul encourages us a Believers to “excel in everything.”
3. Genesis 6:22 We know that by focusing on the details that the big picture becomes clearer, just as Noah did everything that God commanded and not one issue was left astray.
4. 1 Chronicles 21:1-3 You do not have an account number at our firm. We believe our clients are much more than just customers. My goal for all of my clients is that they become lifetime friends. Satan tried to tempt King David to take a census and to gain pride from his own accomplishment rather than focusing on the Glory of God.
5. Numbers 13 We are able to see the forest and the trees simultaneously helping to ensure that your short term decisions do not become long term problems. When a member from each tribe of Israel was sent out to scout the Promised Land, only two were able to see the truth in totality and that God’s covenant was true and that the Land of Milk & Honey would soon be theirs.
6. John 14:1-3 We can serve as a part-time Virtual CFO providing technical guidance and wisdom to issues you did not even know you have. Just as Jesus went ahead of us to Heaven to prepare a way for us, so should we seek out others who know the truth, are wise in their counsel and are available to afford us the advantage of their insight and wisdom.
7. Isaiah 49:8 Our tax planning and ability to  think ”outside the box” does not limit us to the status quo, while always being open to business, tax and paradigm changes. God promises to offer us favor, guidance and to lead us in the way that we should go.
8. Isaiah 65:24 We return your calls within just a few business hours. If God promises to answer our call, while we are still speaking so should be answer others as soon as possible.
9. Matthew 5:37 We value the truth of the Bible and look to apply His word in all phases of our business and personal life and not just on Sundays. Jesus tells us in the New Testament that we are to let your yes by yes an dour no, no and to not be ambivalent about the truth.
10. Matthew 22:21 Don’t buy into false prophets who will lead you astray by telling you that the IRS is un-Constitutional. The Bible is clear that we all are to “Remit Unto Caesar what is his, but we are not required to give one penny more.

Luke 12:31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

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