His CPA PC…A Different Kind of CPA Firm 

News You Can Use From a Christian Accountant 

Frequently we receive responses off of our web site that are much encouraging. The below is a sample of such: 

Hello, Firstly let me say how wonderful I was to come across your website. I never thought or would have thought it possible for this CPA firm to exist as I myself am a Christian Accountant..but your firm is a true testament that there’s nothing God can’t do…To God be the glory!!  

The below is my response: 

Telling the Good News of Jesus Christ…Taking Christianity Into the World

Over six years ago we established a different kind of CPA firm — one that would bring the principles of Jesus Christ to the practice of Accounting. Being a Christian accountant who believes in Christ’s principles allows us to tap into the power of God in our daily and work lives as we assist entrepreneurs with their business accounting, personal financial planning, and tax preparation needs.

Here is John Dillard’s testimony on how he was led to create a Christian CPA practice to serve Atlanta and America as  CPA:

Having managed my own successful CPA practice in Metro Atlanta for over twenty years, I continued to feel God’s calling on my heart and his desire for me to be more about Him. I had always felt it was my mission to witness to those I came in contact with in both my business and social contacts, but God continued to lay it on my heart that He wanted much more.

Although I was willing to share my Christian faith with people to whom I came in contact with, God was calling and he wanted me to be much more overt, but loving, to share the love of God. Having practiced the Golden Rule in my CPA firm for years, God was calling to be the true center of my life and not just a major player.

With my new bride that I had met some few years ago, we set out on a journey that has led us on mission trips, publishing books, changing Georgia law, and starting a new accounting firm, His CPA, P.C.

Although we wanted to start the company at the beginning of the year God made it necessary to start the firm immediately as He wanted it done then and not later. To this end we have been faithful and continue to spread the Good News of our faith and Christianity to anyone who would like to hear.

Our faith and our lives intersect. Though we still have much to learn to grow to be like Him, we have studied his word and continue to work in Bible studies to share his love with others. My CPA firm is committed to the One who made me and we act on this daily by “Serving HIM by serving You…one tax return at a time”.

Atlanta CPA Advises USA Business Owners in Seeking Wise Counsel/an Attorney  

In this age of high paced  information it is always prudent to think before you leap, to read all the fine print and to consider/have an attorney review all substantive contracts before you sign them. Using a CPA to get general business advice and then a good business attorney will do much to preclude you from making immediate/rushed decisions so that letters like the attached are never needed: 

 I just received a copy of the attached notice regarding renting your vacation rental. Please note the attached e-mail indicates that a contract was believed to be made by the renting agency whereas I intended solely to gain information about the on-site lake vacation rentals. Please correct your records accordingly as I had not intended, in any way, at this time, to commit to a rental period and was seeking solely to gain information about such as availability, rates, etc.  

Accordingly please void your records to indicate there was no contract at this time.  I appreciate your attention to this matter and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Sincerely,  

Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. 

 The Bible teaches us throughout its text that we should seek the wise counsel of others and then to be and get the help of disciples who are willing to help lead us down the right path. Seek good Godly counsel from the best professionals you can find as it will pay many long term dividends.  

Having Served in the United States as a CPA for decades I have learned again and again that seeking wise counsel is the beginning to wisdom.

A Christian CPA Firm: Never Underestimate the Long Term Benefits 

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/    (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: Teaches Atlanta Entrepreneurs on Understanding an Engagement Letter from your CPA 

Working with a CPA should not be difficult. Though much of the work a CPA might do is very difficult and technically challenging, engaging a CPA to work with you should not be. Whether you retain a CPA to critique your internal financial statements, preparation of corporate income taxes, IRS representation or an Offer in Compromise be sure to work with a CPA who is willing to provide you with an engagement letter so that you will understand your rights and responsibilities. The below is a sample of an engagement letter that would be shared with a corporate taxpayer for whom which a corporate income tax return is being prepared: 

Date______________________ 

To:______________________________________                                                

     ______________________________________

     ______________________________________

     ______________________________________

 Enclosed you will find the federal and state income tax returns for the company for the year ended 2009. Enclosed I have included instructions with respect to the filing of these tax returns.                                           

This letter is to confirm our understanding of the terms and objectives of our engagement and the nature and limitations of the services I have provided in connection with these compiled financial statements. 

1. 1.      I have performed the following services: I have compiled from information you provided the annual financial statements of the company for the above year-end. A compilation is limited to presenting in the form of financial statements information that is the representation of management.  I did not review or audit the financial statements and accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them. The financial statements will not be accompanied by a report.

 Based upon our discussions with you, these financial statements have been designed to meet your needs in managing your business. Accordingly, these statements are for management’s use only and are not intended for third-party use.

Material departures from Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) exist and the effects of those departures, if any, on the financial statements are not disclosed. In addition, substantially all disclosures and the statement of cash flows required by GAAP have been omitted. Notwithstanding these limitations, you represent that you have knowledge about the nature of the procedures applied and the basis of accounting and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements that allows you to place the financial information in the proper context. Further, you represent and agree that the use of the financial statements will be limited to members of management with similar knowledge.  

The financial statements are intended solely for the information and use of management and are not intended to be and should not be used by any other party. Should you require financial statements for third party use, we would be pleased to discuss with you the requested level of service. Such engagement would be considered separate and not deemed to be part of the services described in this engagement letter.

 This will confirm that you are solely responsible to establish and maintain internal controls, including monitoring ongoing financial activities related to the services.  Our engagement cannot be relied upon to disclose errors, fraud, or illegal acts that may exist. However, I will inform the appropriate level of management of any material errors that come to our attention and any fraud or illegal acts that come to our attention, unless clearly inconsequential. In addition, I will report to you any evidence or information that comes to my attention during the performance of our procedures regarding illegal acts that may have occurred, unless they are clearly inconsequential.  No such fraudulent or illegal acts came to our attention during the engagement. 

In the event of a dispute over our engagement, we mutually agree that any dispute that may arise in connection with our engagement will be submitted to mediation by selecting a third party to help us reach an agreement.  We acknowledge that the results of this mediation will not be binding upon either of us.  The costs of the mediation will be shared equally by both of us.  If I incur legal fees as a result of our reliance on any false representation by you, you agree to reimburse us for all of our legal fees and related costs of defense.  In view of the limitations described above, you agree not to take, or assist in, any action seeking to hold us liable for damages due to any deficiency in the financial statements I prepare and you agree to hold us harmless from any liability and related legal costs arising from any third-party use of the financial statements in contravention of the terms of this agreement. 

This will confirm that all of my work will be done at our standard hourly rate of $195 per hour, that invoices are due upon receipt, that finance charges at the rate of two percent per month and collection costs are due on all unpaid monies, and that you personally guarantee payment of all invoices, and that you acknowledge that both you and your business/corporation are both jointly and severally liable for all billings.   If the foregoing is not in accordance with your understanding, please notify me in writing within five days of this letter. 

Sincerely, John C. Dillard, C.P.A.,  President 

“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.

Serving Atlanta, Duluth, Gwinnett, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta,  Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Walton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Henry, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Newton, Paulding, Spalding, Walton, Henry, Paulding, Douglas, Coweta, Canton, Covington, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Lithonia, Mableton, McDonough, Milton, Mountain Park, Newnan, Powder Springs, Stockbridge, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock,  Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Cumming, Grayson, Lake Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Decatur, Atlanta GA, Gwinnett County, North Fulton County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Smyrna, Marietta, Cumming, Grayson, Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Decatur. Sandy Springs, Peachtree City, Douglasville, Newnan, Griffin, Woodstock, Carrollton, Forest Park, Canton, College Park, Cartersville, McDonough, Riverdale, Fayetteville, Covington, Stockbridge, Conyers, Clarkston, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Dawson, and Douglas

Top Ten Reasons to Hire His CPA PC ( A Christian CPA Firm)

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. We can serve as a part-time Virtual CFO providing technical guidance and wisdom to issues you did not even know you have..
4. 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.
5. The “Golden Rule” are not just words to us. Our primary focus is you, being sure to tailor our firms services to your needs.
6. Fast efficient turnaround in your work/returns. Most work is completed within 48 to 72 hours = Good Returns Fast.
7. We know that by focusing on the details that the big picture becomes clearer.
8. We return your calls within just a few business hours. 
9. We value the truth of the Bible and look to apply His word in all phases of our business and personal life. We believe God wants to apply His truth to all phases of our life and not just “on Sundays.”
10. You want results and your desire is to “Remit Unto Caesar what is his, and not one penny more. 

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/    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 

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

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.

Serving Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, San Francisco, Columbus, Austin, Memphis, Baltimore, Fort Worth, Charlotte, El Paso, Milwaukee, Seattle, Boston, Denver, Louisville, Washington D.C., Nashville, Las Vegas, Portland, Oklahoma, Tucson, Albuquerque, Long Beach, Atlanta, Fresno, Sacramento, New Orleans, Cleveland, Kansas City, Mesa, Virginia, Omaha, Oakland, Miami, Tulsa, Honolulu, Minneapolis, Colorado Springs, Arlington, and Beyond.

Duluth CPA to Pueblo Pintado Warriors..Thank You For Your Great Service

Navajo Family Missions: May God Bless Each and Every One of You, 

You each poured out your hearts, souls and bodies to serve our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, the Navajo. On behalf of the Kingdom of God, we thank and praise you for your efforts and your zeal. Whether you served in VBS, Sports, Construction, Service, Leadership, Bugs4Christ, Women’s Bible Study, Kitchen or at the Senior Center you served with compassion and zeal that will never be forgotten by God, by the Navajo, or by us. 

John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.  

We are all called by Christ to serve foremost with love. Your openness and willingness to step out of “your box” is what makes this family mission trip special.

Though there were 86 of us with many varied personalities, we all served with One Voice and with a message of Peace & Love. 

Throughout it all we overcame obstacles, grew together as a church family and represented well the body of Christ spoken about in the New Testament. Though we are all gifted with different talents, we all pulled together to do something miraculous in the desert of New Mexico. 

Though it will be impossible to list all of the God moments on this trip, I would be remiss if I did not list a few: 

-The meetings of hard work and preparation as we readied our hearts and souls for the journey. 

-Our Point Teams arriving early and their hard work to get ready so that we all might be ready when we arrived. 

-Eddie for pulling the trailer and all of our needed supplies and the Bugs4Christ for pulling a VW for our restoration services, as we were all conformed to the very image of Christ. 

-The large turnout we enjoyed in our Sunday cookout in Downtown Pueblo Pintado. 

-The coming together of our teams whose joint service made a difference in the lives of many. 

-Our music team which lead us closer to God through both their leadership and joint service. 

-The Navajo joining us in working on our Construction efforts. 

-The exploring of locals there in Pueblo Pintado to continue in leading Bible study groups there and to witness, share and love on the Navajo people. 

-Our flexibility as a team to fulfill our destiny rather than to focus on a plan. 

-Our Tuesday night as we tied the knots on the prayer squares that were made into a rug. 

-The many lives that were changed forever by the visit to the Three Sisters and their quiet dignity. 

-The nailing of our sins, past regrets and items that were holding us back in our lives so that we might leave them at the foot of the cross. 

-The sunrise service we had on Sunday a.m. as we listened as Warren played the bagpipes and Amazing Grace. 

-The many tears that were shared, the many fears that were conquered and the incredible amounts of joy that were shared. 

-I will never forget watching as the Bugs4Christ team rebuilt the VW all the while, offering object lessons of how we are all restored to the likeness of Christ through hard work, effort, repentance and love. 

-The joy of Community Night as we played bingo, games and we presented the VW to a surprised Ben. 

-The night on the Mesa, starting with the beautiful sound of bagpipes, our words of worship, the literal and symbolic burning of our past transgressions and sins and the communion with God by our sharing of the Lord’s Supper. 

-The Ceremony to Acknowledge Melarie as our God-Daughter. 

-The placing on a cross as a minder to both the Navajo and to us, that we should never forget who we are in Him and who we are to each other. 

-Friday night Sharing at the Pool. 

-Arnold Billie’s many encouraging words. 

I invite you to live the whole of our life in attempting something so great for the kingdom of God, that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it. 

We are not on this road of life alone. We are on it together. I will never forget the great things that were done. We must all never forget. Our lives will be forever intertwined with the hearts of the Navajo and we commit to seeing that we all take Christ with us wherever we go. 

When Believers united as you did, the walls of fear and uncertainty came tumbling down as love reigns supreme. As you return to our work days and back home, we must all remember what you did on this trip as the very hands and feet of Jesus Christ. 

As my wife spoke on Friday night, we must all keep the fires of passion for our Savior burning…to keep the spark alive and to fan the love that burns within us all. Lean not on your own understanding but seek God, His Word and His Will in all that you do. In so doing you will Glorify our Most High God and add to this great thing you have already done. Live as the song encourages…”Jesus Take the Wheel” so that God can lead you to yet higher heights. 

I invite you if there is any pain or sin, hiding out in your life, that you lay it at the foot of the cross and that you recall that if Christ is to increase, that we must decrease. 

Though Tami and I have been allowed to serve as leaders on this trip, we see ourselves more as caretakers of the great gift of your lives, glory and mission of this past week. Our goal continues to be the same. To Glorify God and to Help You Fulfill Your God Given Destiny. 

I invite you to take what you have seen and heard this past week and make it yours and that your lives be one that is “mission filled.” 

We will never forget the great things you have done and that we are here to walk alongside you 24/7 in this journey called life. 

Seek God in all that you do and look to lead your family to be ever more like Christ Jesus. 

It is easy to serve alongside Pueblo Pintado Warriors such as you and We Thank You For Your Great Service. 

Expect Great Things!

“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/    http://www.john-dillard.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 Asks: Are You Being a Light of the Gospel Directing Others to Christ? 

The below is a sample letter we might receive off of our web site as we seek to serve God with our talents, while practicing excellence in all areas of our business/professional, home and church lives: 

Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Almighty and Savior Jesus Christ. I was goggling with CPA’s for Christ and your website popped right in front. I praise God for the work and the encouragement you provide in the Expansion for His Kingdom. About me, I am a CPA myself from South Carolina, and been working as the CFO for a Large Manufacturing (Yes, South Carolina does need large manufacturing firms) since 2008. I was born in Italy and growing up I always wanted to be a CPA and live in USA. Well, at least that was my prayer every day. The good Lord has granted me my heart’s desire, and now I am asking myself what a silly dream that I have had. It’s kind of time to ask myself “now what” and I was browsing the net to find out  how could I be a CPA for Christ and your named popped out. Do keep in touch John. I would like to talk with you and learn more about how could I be of more use for His glory. Blessings. 

I share this to ask you… 

Are You Being a Light of the Gospel Directing Others to Christ?

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/ (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/

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

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.

Serving Atlanta, Duluth, Gwinnett, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta,  Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Walton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Henry, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Newton, Paulding, Spalding, Walton, Henry, Paulding, Douglas, Coweta, Canton, Covington, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Lithonia, Mableton, McDonough, Milton, Mountain Park, Newnan, Powder Springs, Stockbridge, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock,  Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Cumming, Grayson, Lake Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Decatur, Atlanta GA, Gwinnett County, North Fulton County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Smyrna, Marietta, Cumming, Grayson, Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Decatur. Sandy Springs, Peachtree City, Douglasville, Newnan, Griffin, Woodstock, Carrollton, Forest Park, Canton, College Park, Cartersville, McDonough, Riverdale, Fayetteville, Covington, Stockbridge, Conyers, Clarkston, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Dawson, and Douglas.

Atlanta CPA….Just as an Avalanche Starts with a Snowflake

Just as an Avalanche Starts with a Snowflake so does a vision materialize through your efforts to miracles in our Father’s name.

Earlier in the week, I sent a note to call saying It’s Go Time….Now it is time to GO!!!

You have answered the call God laid on your heart to serve Him and His people the Navajo. I have personally witnessed time and again that when we Serve the Lost The Last and the Least that God will use and bless us most.

Luke 11:33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead he puts it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.”

You and your family is doing a great thing for the Kingdom. Do not worry about the words to say or how you will be perceived for He has already laid out the plans for you and your week.

Our Point Team on the Reservation has already been there for a couple of days and readying the way for us to do God’s bidding. There hard work on the front end will allow us to spend more time serving and worshiping than would otherwise be possible. Be sure to let them all know when you arrive of your appreciation of this great thing they have done.

Expect Great Things!

We are still heavily involved in Missions while Serving our Native Americans the Navajo on the desert of New Mexico. One of the cooler things we are doing this year is that we are looking to 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. www.Bugs4Christ.webs.com Take a peek at our video at http://bit.ly/QS0V9   If you listen and watch with an open heart, it will change your world. If you would like 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 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/

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

Christian CPA Asks: Are You Being a Light of the Gospel Directing Others to Christ? 

The below is a sample letter we might receive off of our web site as we seek to serve God with our talents, while practicing excellence in all areas of our business/professional, home and church lives: 

Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Almighty and Savior Jesus Christ. I was goggling with CPA’s for Christ and your website popped right in front. I praise God for the work and the encouragement you provide in the Expansion for His Kingdom. About me, I am a CPA myself from South Carolina, and been working as the CFO for a Large Manufacturing (Yes, South Carolina does need large manufacturing firms) since 2008. I was born in Italy and growing up I always wanted to be a CPA and live in USA. Well, at least that was my prayer every day. The good Lord has granted me my heart’s desire, and now I am asking myself what a silly dream that I have had. It’s kind of time to ask myself “now what” and I was browsing the net to find out  how could I be a CPA for Christ and your named popped out. Do keep in touch John. I would like to talk with you and learn more about how could I be of more use for His glory. Blessings. 

I share this to ask you… 

Are You Being a Light of the Gospel Directing Others to Christ?

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/    http://www.john-dillard.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/

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

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.

Serving Atlanta, Duluth, Gwinnett, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta,  Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Walton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Henry, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Newton, Paulding, Spalding, Walton, Henry, Paulding, Douglas, Coweta, Canton, Covington, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Lithonia, Mableton, McDonough, Milton, Mountain Park, Newnan, Powder Springs, Stockbridge, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock,  Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Cumming, Grayson, Lake Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Decatur, Atlanta GA, Gwinnett County, North Fulton County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Smyrna, Marietta, Cumming, Grayson, Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Decatur. Sandy Springs, Peachtree

Gwinnett Christian CPA Firm Advises on IRS and Georgia Unemployment Tax Issues 

The below is a sample inquiry we might receive from a new business owner seeking to address the many issues associated with handling the administrative and payroll tax issues of payroll reporting: 

Hi John, We got set up with the payroll service for our payroll but I have a two quick (hopefully) questions. 

Since I am now an employee, do I just enter my wages under services?

The payroll service  is giving us a payroll report but do we need to create a separate account and with hold all the taxes they are saying or is that something they do? 

The Below is my response:

Payroll tax returns and their attendant issues are the bane of many business owners both big and small.  Tax law at federal, state and local levels often leaves an entrepreneur feeling both dazed and confused.  There is no greater area of need for tax simplification than in the area of payroll tax issues.  Payroll tax returns and payments are due to the varying regulatory agencies at differing times, unique and special forms and often what appears to be conflicting reporting styles and forms.  Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the confusion to which you will help find clarification below.

Withholding: Federal and state withholding (depending upon and varying by state)

Employers are required to submit to their employees a withholding form/certificate, on which the employee documents and confirms their filing status and their number of exemptions.  Employers then are required to use this information to determine the statutorily withholding based upon withholding tables required by the IRS and varying states.  The withholding certificate for the IRS and Georgia are a W-4 and G-4 form respectively.  It is the employees responsibility to complete these forms and then for the employer to withhold these amounts as directed.  All withholding taxes are taken out of an employee’s check and then remitted over to the respective taking authority.  In this capacity, an employer is required to act in a fiduciary capacity in the withholding and payment of these monies.

Unemployment Insurance/Department of Labor:  Both the IRS and the state of Georgia assess against employers an unemployment tax.  This tax is paid exclusively by the company, and there are no required withholding or additional taxes being paid by the employee.  Both the IRS and Georgia limit the amount of taxes a company will pay on any given employee to a maximum salary amount per year.  These monies/taxes are due on the first wages paid a particular employee in any given calendar year.  While the IRS assessment rate/percentage is statutory the rate to Georgia fluctuates based upon an individual companies claims experience.

FICA:  FICA insurance is taken out of an employee’s paycheck and then is matched by the employer.  Like withholdings, FICA taxes taken out of an employees paycheck are treated as fiduciary monies and are required to be submitted over to the IRS with rigidly defined dates, dorms and reporting format and method of payment.  FICA insurance withholdings are calculated based on a prescribed statutory rate and the maximum amount of salary this is based upon is annually indexed for inflation.  These monies are given over to the Social Security Administration for monthly periodic payments to those who qualify when they retire or become disabled.

Medicaid: Medicaid Insurance also is an amount an employee is required to be withheld out of their salary and is in turn matched by their employer.  Medicaid taxes, FICA and federal withholding are all reported and paid concurrently.  However, unlike FICA taxes, which are only assessed up to a specified annual amount, Medicaid taxes are assessed on all of one’s earned income (W-2 wages) regardless of the amount.  Medicaid monies are then used to pay for medical expenses for those who qualify.

Electronic Filing EFTP:  EFTPS is the procedure and process that the IRS specifies employers to use to report and pay all payroll taxes.  EFTPS is where employers report and pay IRS monies electronically and via magnetic media.

Because of the many varying reporting formats, forms, methods and electronic reporting requirements, it is most advisable that all employers (regardless of size) utilize and retain a payroll service to handle all of its payroll needs.  Payroll companies will not only process the actual paychecks themselves, but also prepare the required payroll reports and make the needed tax payments.  This process is relatively seamless as most all payroll companies debit your account for the required payroll taxes at the time of payroll check processing.  Payroll companies also have the ability to make electronic payments directly to an employee’s account thereby saving time and money.

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/    http://www.john-dillard.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. 

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

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.

Serving Atlanta, Duluth, Gwinnett, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta,  Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Walton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Henry, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Newton, Paulding, Spalding, Walton, Henry, Paulding, Douglas, Coweta, Canton, Covington, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Lithonia, Mableton, McDonough, Milton, Mountain Park, Newnan, Powder Springs, Stockbridge, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock,  Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Cumming, Grayson, Lake Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Decatur, Atlanta GA, Gwinnett County, North Fulton County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Smyrna, Marietta, Cumming, Grayson, Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Decatur. Sandy Springs, Peachtree City, Douglasville, Newnan, Griffin, Woodstock, Carrollton, Forest Park, Canton, College Park, Cartersville, McDonough, Riverdale, Fayetteville, Covington, Stockbridge, Conyers, Clarkston, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Dawson, and Douglas.

Christian CPA: Taking Jesus on the Road 

Taking Christianity Into the World 

We are still heavily involved in Missions while Serving our Native Americans the Navajo on the desert of New Mexico. One of the cooler things we are doing this year is that we are looking to mentor young men and women in their walk with Christ, while teaching them how to restore Volkswagen Beetles. To read more about their efforts you can visit their online article at http://jcnews.com/bookmark/8140982  

 We also model for them Christ’s unconditional love by giving these vehicles to those in need. www.Bugs4Christ.webs.com Take a peek at our video at http://bit.ly/QS0V9  If you listen and watch with an open heart, it will change your world. If you would like 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 Christian 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. 

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

Serving Atlanta, Duluth, Gwinnett, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta,  Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Walton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Henry, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Newton, Paulding, Spalding, Walton, Henry, Paulding, Douglas, Coweta, Canton, Covington, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Lithonia, Mableton, McDonough, Milton, Mountain Park, Newnan, Powder Springs, Stockbridge, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock,  Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Cumming, Grayson, Lake Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Decatur, Atlanta GA, Gwinnett County, North Fulton County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Smyrna, Marietta, Cumming, Grayson, Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Decatur. Sandy Springs, Peachtree City, Douglasville, Newnan, Griffin, Woodstock, Carrollton, Forest Park, Canton, College Park, Cartersville, McDonough, Riverdale, Fayetteville, Covington, Stockbridge, Conyers, Clarkston, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Dawson, and Douglas.