Accounting News and Notes

Duluth GA Christian CPA Firm Teaches Gwinnett Business Owners 

A large part of our practice centers around helping our clients get to where they want to go. Much of that has to do with putting ourselves in the place of our clients and indeed serving them the way we would want to be served. The below is a sample letter we might send a client to assist with and properly guide them through the tax preparation process: 

Got your corporate data today…to complete return I need ASAP: 

What the face amount of the Life Insurance as tax law will not allow us to deduct more than the equivalent of a 50K face Life Insurance policy. 

Please be reminded that tax law will not allow us to deduct the $6,000 of Medical Insurance Premiums paid on behalf of owners of an S Corporation unless they also have an W-2 at least equal to this full amount. 

Please be reminded that: 

Tax Law requires all active employee owners to take a fair and reasonable salary given position and profit. The best indication of what this amount would be what an owner would have to pay an independent party to perform their official duties. 

Please be reminded that I still need the data for the personal return.

“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/

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.

Duluth GA CPA Presents: Duluth Christian Men’s Group 

Taking Christianity Into the World 

Many thanks to Aarron Pina for leading a very challenging Men Step Up discussion last Friday.  No doubt that many of you and me are still thinking about the questions that were asked. 

This week, you are stuck with me again.  We are going to talk about the dynamics of communication – listening versus talking.  So, I will give you a head start on our discussion.  Which best describes you?  Are you a talker or a listener?  Think about it. 

Who, in your life, needs you to be a listener?  Who needs to hear from you?  If you’re like me, you may have those people confused…talking to those who need you to listen and listening to those who need someone to tell them the truth.  

Listen, I have a great idea…let’s talk about it on Friday from 6:30am – 7:30pm @ California Dreaming (Old Peachtree Rd & I-85 exit 109).  To learn more you can contact Casey at 404-918-5343 

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!

Duluth GA CPA: Be Sure that you Gwinnett County Business Pays Its Lowest Legal Possible Property Taxes on its Personal Property

Understanding the Freeport Exemption: Gwinnett County voters elected to exempt the following classes of commercial and industrial inventory:

• Class 1 – Raw materials &  goods in process of manufacture – 100% exemption

• Class 2 – Finished goods produced in Georgia within last 12 months – 100% exemption

• Class 3 – Finished goods kept/stored in Georgia within the last 12 months and destined for shipment out-of-state – 100% exemption

The Cities of Buford, Duluth, Grayson, Sugar Hill, and Suwanee have also elected to exempt 100% of all qualified inventory.

The deadline for filing an application for Freeport Exemption with the Board of Tax Assessors is March 1 to receive the full exemption. Click the link below for more information on homestead exemptions: http://www.etax.dor.ga.gov/ptd/adm/taxguide/exempt/homestead.aspx

Please review the categories above and confirm what type of inventory/assets your company has  relative to the three Classes Above. It was my understanding that when the property tax report was filed that you did the Freeport Exemption was not applicable. Please review advise. Below is a link to the Gwinnett County website where you can learn more about the Exemption:

http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/FinancialServices/TaxAssessorsOffice/PersonalPropertyAppraisal/Exemptions Please be reminded that the Freeport Exemption has to be applied for by using the “Application For Freeport Exemption on Inventory” form  (Georgia Department of Revenue Form PT-50PF) which can be also obtained at https://etax.dor.ga.gov/ptd/adm/forms/pt50pf/index.aspx  

As rules vary from City, to County to State please be sure to read and correctly apply the law where your business is located. 

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 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.

Duluth GA CPA on Working With CPA’s & Business Professionals 

Though life may sometimes get us down, be sure that you work with those who will always encourage and support you in all that you do. The below is a sample excerpt from a letter that we might receive from a client who is seeking guidance and encouragement:

John. Sent in the payment for the changing of our S Corporation. Thank you for getting in touch with me. I know I was behind on that and I needed to be reminded of my responsibility. The last month and a half has been extremely difficult on my family for numerous reasons and I got behind on a lot of things. I was almost at a point of ending the business. I am going to proceed with my S Corporation but on a part-time basis while working another job. Some unforeseen personal and business issues came about and I will have to do some soul searching and re-examining. You have been upfront with me and prudent in your business, thank you for all you have done. Forgive me for my absence in calling or discussing matters, I guess I was depressed at the things encountered. 

One good thing from all this is that my wife and I are expecting our fourth child. One of the many reasons I will be scaling back on the business. I hope we can continue to do business but if you feel we can’t I understand and will compensate you for your time. Thank you again for everything.  

The Below is my response:

I am most sorry things have been a bit tough lately but always keep in mind that God has a greater plan for you and your life. Keep the faith, seek God in all that you do and He will honor, guide and bless your obedience. 

Congratulations on having your fourth child, as children are one of the best gifts ever from above. Remember to train them up in the way that they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it. 

I will most definitely be honored to continue to serve as your CPA for this and for many years to come.

 In the Matchless Name of Christ.

“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/

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. 

Duluth GA/Gwinnett/Alpharetta CPA Encourages You to Let Your Love Light Shine

Taking Christianity Into the World

I recently received the below sample inquiry off of my web site:

I have recently become a CPA in Atlanta.  I am currently working in a corporate accounting environment for a large company. I desire to honor Christ in my relationships, and build meaningful relationships for his glory.  I am sensing that I may have more opportunity to interact with people on a meaningful level as a CPA (offering tax planning, tax service, etc.).  It seems to me that this could be more effective to reach people than remaining in my current environment.

This idea is very much in the planning stage currently.  I have reached out to a CPA who runs a firm in the eastern part of Atlanta who has honored the Lord in his business.  He gave me some helpful input based on his experience. Can you recommend any resources that expand on the idea of using a business (or even more specifically, an accounting environment) to reach out into the community for the glory of God?  Or, can you tell me a bit about your story?  And how would I go about even beginning a venture like this? For His name!

Below is my response:

A Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer is what God has to say about leadership. Humble servant-hood, an open heart, a willing body, an over-comer are all tenants of a someone to whom God can and will do great things through. Unlock the truth of the Bible, putting them to work in your life seeking to be all that God would have you be, while learning how to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

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

Imagine what would happen if all Believers lived their lives unafraid and willing to do God’s bidding when prompted. Freed from the chains that bound them, we would be free to do the bidding of Jesus Christ. Nehemiah’s story is about how one man, a layman, listened to God and did what all thought impossible. Nehemiah, sought the favor of a king, who provided the needed resources he needed to accomplish his task of rebuilding Jerusalem’s broken down walls in just 52 days, A Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer will lead you and your Christian walk guiding you to higher heights still. This is a must read for Believers who are seeking to fulfill their God given destiny and want to live in accordance with God’s will.

Luke 11:33 [ The Lamp of the Body ] “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.

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!”

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

Duluth GA/Alpharetta/Atlanta CPA on Finding the Right Atlanta CPA for Your Back Taxes & IRS Representation Issues

Just as different businesses serve different products, markets, and niches, so are the individual personalities of key management.  Key management personnel meshing with their CPA is of critical importance. As with all walks of life we need to associate with people and personalities who both make us a better person and those who make us feel better about ourselves. Finding a CPA who is intuitive, insightful, giving, and is a good communicator are all essential personality traits in finding a CPA who can not only provide good advice but is also adapt at its dissemination.

What to Expect in an Initial Meeting with a CPA

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. The below is a sample letter one might use to send to the IRS to help develop a case or penalty abatement. Care should always be taken to be sure that you find a CPA who has a history and years/decades of experience in addressing IRS tax issues:

Internal Revenue Service, Atlanta GA 

Dear Sir/Madam, 

I am writing to appeal the findings as detailed in your last correspondence. 

My name is John C. Dillard CPA of His CPA, PC and I have a power of attorney to represent the above clients. My address is 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth GA 30097.  I want to appeal the original findings as I believe the penalties for all tax years are identical and should be abated for all years, as they have previously been abated for 2006. The facts supporting our position are as follows: 

I am writing you in a good faith attempt to come to terms over the above taxpayers’ present predicament and to address their assessed penalties. As you can see the by the enclosed letter dated 5-1-10 to the IRS the taxpayer has full paid all of their taxes and interest in full. 

Please suspend all collection efforts as I have previously forwarded on 3-28-10 all of the unfiled tax returns for the 2007 to 2008 tax years and have enclosed a check to pay the total tax and interest will requesting that the IRS abate the penalties. I had previously forwarded a check for $2000 to pay the taxes and interest in full. Please apply on the IRS records the above garnishments to the taxpayers original tax liabilities for the outstanding years. Then apply the check enclosed first to the original tax liability and then to the accrued interest assessed as determined above. After you have applied the monies as per the above, this would make the account reflect no original taxes nor interest due. 

I am asking you to abate all of the assessed penalties as the taxpayer has faithfully responded by meeting the due date we agreed to of filing the returns. Accordingly by nature of their response and the enclosed check for the difference I believe it is a just and fair request to abate all of the previously assessed penalties.  Also the taxpayer has since filed and full paid their 2009 income taxes as a measure and respect of their good faith as a compliant taxpayer. Also we previously returned checks and voiding them that were inadvertently paid by the IRS out to the taxpayers in error.  

The taxpayers had no financial adviser in the past and they have retained me to assist them in this endeavor. At your earliest opportunity please call and confirm that the collection efforts have been stopped. They taxpayers are now complying with all of their current tax liabilities and has now a proven track record of doing so. Copies of our original requests and letters sent to us by the IRS regarding this issue are all enclosed.

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that the facts presented in my written protest, which are set out in the accompanying statement of facts, schedules and other statements are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 

Sincerely, John C. Dillard, CPA, PC, Partner in Charge

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!”

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.

Duluth GA/Alpharetta CPA Seeking Missions Partners for Navajo Family Missions…Taking Christianity Into the World

I would welcome being a speaker at an Upcoming event about our Mission work on the Navajo Indian Reservation. 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/

My full time job is a Gwinnett CPA  since 1982 and my CPA firm web site is www.HisCPA.com

Habakkuk 1:5 Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. or I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. 

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 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.

Lawrenceville/Duluth GA Christian CPA Reminds Believers that God Came to Save…Taking Christianity Into the World                                                                                            

The mission of Jesus Christ is save us. He pursues every needy person, no matter how undeserving. The Apostle Paul points out that none of us “deserve” God’s mercy and none of us can save ourselves.  Like a lost sheep, all we can do is call for help.

“There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God” (Romans 3:10-11). The good news of Christ that regardless of our many failures, God seeks after us and responds to every plea for help. You might say that God is in the mercy business!

Pastor 7’s Mission is in need of the below donations:
1. Still looking for a15 passenger van
2. A reliable vehicle to travel and evangelize
3.  Cleaning Supplies
4. # 10 can food items and lunch meat
5. Sheets and comforters
6. Underwear all sizes and Summer clothes for women, men, and children
7. We can always use food cards and gas cards  AMEN!!
8. Monetary gifts are still always a necessity
 
A few final remarks:
God is doing mighty things in and through this ministry. Habakkuk 1: 5 sums it up well saying, “Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe, even if you were told!” I wish I had the time to update you on ALL the things God is doing. Like I mentioned last time, come and see for yourselves! We would love to serve alongside of you as there are always growing needs that need to be met and we need all the help we can get! Thank you for your prayers and support! We love you!

GO JESUS GO JESUS GO! LOVE, Pastor 7

Pastor 7 with 7 Bridges to Recovery is doing great things to Feed the Homeless of Atlanta while spreading the word of God. I suggest you go down and see what he is doing on the weekends to take the message to the streets of Atlanta. I believe he would be a great speaker to the whole congregation and Discipleship Groups as people are looking for opportunities to get real with their faith by being the very Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ.    You can read about his Ministry at http://www.7bridgestorecovery.org/home_page.html   We are actively involved in going and supporting Pastor 7 and the great work he is doing to Serve the Lost, the Last & the Least.    

 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/   

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

Tucker/Norcross/Alpharetta CPA Firm Offers Serving Opportunities to Our Native Americans the Navajo…Taking Christianity Into the World 

Many of the largest and most successful churches in Atlanta and in the whole of North America share a simple model for Missions to encourage all mission minded individuals to seek the prayer and financial support of others. In so doing the good news of Jesus Christ can be shared with others who are unable to go and to further the Good News of Christianity. Below is a sample support letter that you or your church and utilize and tailor to your specific needs and journey as we work together to Taking Christianity Into the World. 

This summer, our family has the unique opportunity to go to a Navajo Indian Reservation and serve as missionaries through our church.  We are very excited, not only about the opportunity to serve our church, but to serve God and be His hands and feet while building relationships with the Navajo people.  It will be a great experience to share God’s love with all the wonderful people there and the opportunity to do it as a family is a dream come true for all of us.  We are so excited to also be leading the trip this year and that takes a commitment for all four of us. 

Pueblo Pintado is a Navajo Indian Reservation located in the NW corner of New Mexico.  It is a very desolate area and most of the residents live in poverty and most students rarely even graduate from high school.  While it may seem incomprehensible in the U.S., most of the homes do not have electricity or indoor plumbing.  There is a very high unemployment rate, which leads to a high rate of alcoholism, drug abuse and violent crimes.  With all that being said, they are a wonderful, warm, loving group of people who are so appreciative when we go out and spend a week with them just loving on them, giving them undivided attention and a safe lap to crawl into.  They are slow to trust and still stand firm to their native culture. 

We will be there the week of July 10th – July 17th and hope to do vacation bible school for the children, adult bible study, construction, senior home care, sports camp, community nights and more.  We hope to spend the week demonstrating God’s love through our hard work and service to the Navajo people. 

Of course, none of that is possible without financial and prayer support.  The trip is going to cost a little over $800 per person (or $3200 for the four of us), which will cover all our travel, boarding and meal expenses.  We would be honored if you would consider helping us in our fundraising effort by giving of your financial support and/or prayer support.  Both of them are very much appreciated and without the support of wonderful friends and family like you, these trips just wouldn’t be possible. 

Thank you for any help you can give us and for contributing in your own way to this wonderful mission!  We have enclosed a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your convenience and checks should be made out to Sugarloaf United Methodist Church and mailed to us. 

In the Grip and in Obedience of my Lord Jesus Christ,

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/

We feel led to take Christ to the Navajo Nation (approximately the size of West Virginia). We are looking to take our model of service to the Navajo in Pueblo Pintado by partnering with churches, Bible Study Groups, Rotary, Chambers of Commerce and Kiwanis and then branching out to other locations on the reservation.

John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and a Duluth GA CPA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved)  

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

Atlanta CPA Presents Major Tenants of Mission Work, While Calling on God for Miracles…Taking Christianity Into the World

I appreciate all of the hard work that you do to support the work of  God throughout the world. We have been honored to serve Jesus Christ for the last five years in the desert of New Mexico as we serve our native Americans, the Navajo. As a Family Mission Trip I have watched families of one and families of many call on the power of Christ to change and redeem the lives of those we serve with and those we serve. When our family was first asked to lead this trip, we immediately began praying the prayer of Jabez and that God might allow us to have a dramatic impact on the reservation and in the heart and lives of the Navajo.

Be Bold In Your Faith: Call on God for Miracles

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10 

This trip has grown from the first year to when almost fifteen of us went  five times that number going this year. God has done it all. All we have done is to be obedient to His calling. I feel that as long as God calls that I should do all that I might to make sure that all “find a seat at the table.”  We were uniquely blessed this past year we have had three members from the Reservation visit here, been asked to be the Godparents of one of those we serve, added adult Bible Study, deepened relationships with the seniors. expanded our construction efforts, working to develop team building with the Navajo on the reservation and watched God do much to bless our efforts both while we are there and since.  

We continue to have almost daily contact with the reservation. We often meet sometimes as many as three to four times a week with members of our team to cement our love of each other, to encourage our faith in God, and to develop strategies how we can best witness to each other and to the Navajo. Just this past week we have met with several families and the predominant thoughts of our talks are our journey on the reservation. Also this past week I met with John of Bugs 4 Christ to discuss the best way we could reach the Navajo youth as well as the adult men and women on the reservation. 

This year we plan to have a 5 p.m. dinner on the reservation at the Senior Center to meet on their turf, to cook out, to fellowship, to present the Volkswagen we are going to rebuild as we  present God’s word, while talking about how our minds our made to conform more and more to the image of Christ. John of Bugs 4 Christ has been a Youth Minister and adds much depth and spiritual insight to ways that we plan to reach out and to touch the lives of those we serve and those we serve with. 

I am reminded of the story in the Old Testament of the Bible in the book of 2 Kings. There we are told about a widow of a man who had deceased.  The widow called on the Prophet Elisha for help. Elisha promptly advise her go to all of her neighbors and to ask for empty jars and not just a few and then to take all of them home. Elisha told the widow to pour from the oil in her jar at home into all the jars that she had gathered. The widow however did only partially what Elisha had told her and stopped when she felt she had “enough” jars in so doing limited God’s blessings.

Don’t Limit God

She [the widow] left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring.  When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”  But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing.  2 Kings 4:5-6 

Too frequently I believe we are like the widow and limit God. Frequently in life when we are at the precipice of our greatest victory that we begin to get afraid and tend to limit what God might want to do in our lives. I believe God calls us to live expectantly seeking all the more so that we might do more for the Kingdom.  

When Nehemiah heard about how the walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins he first was still as he fasted and prayed seeking to learn what God would have him do. He did not rush out but was well reasoned and organized. After confirming God’s calling on his life, Nehemiah called out to God seeking God’s favor and blessing for his journey ahead, for which he quickly learned God was blessing his obedience. Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Nehemiah was analytical in surveying the damage to the city walls,  insightful in his delegation and leadership and both wise and prudent in seeking out others of like mind.

Then I [Nehemiah] said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:17-18

“He (God) Knows My Name.” This is to be our theme for this year’s mission trip. By reminding all on the reservation that the mighty God of the universe knows who each and every one of them are, giving a shirt along with these words and a Navajo style cross, we will do much to make God real in the lives of many who are not blessed to attend a church of any type. 

We have also discussed and would like for the Church to consider having for all missions a month before the first mission trip leaves a 3 Day Famine for Church Wide Missions. We would like to invite the world at large to join all people going on missions to join us in this endeavor, as we prepare our minds, hearts and souls as we prepare to be the very hands and feet of Christ 

This is a family trip for us and that we pour our entire hearts and soul into this trip striving to do all that we might to make it what God would have it to be. As the demands of a larger and larger group have encouraged us to seek out the godly, wise and most treasured help of our dearest friends to assist us in leading on this trip. Their insight and assistance has done much to bolster our faith, generate energy and to strive to do all that we might not to limit what God might want to do in the lives of others.  

With the $3200 plus additional monies raised last year along with the higher fees this year, I believe we are still remaining revenue/expense neutral in church monies for our trip, which remains our short and long term goal. I believe this is essential as our local churches need to be able to support and encourage both the congregation and the mission field in our own backyard. I believe all mission participants should seek to raise their own support (via support letters) that this would be an advantage to others to Take Christianity Into the World as all seek to tell friends, family and others about what we are doing in His name.

We have found that in serving the Lost, the Last and the Least that God’s redeeming power is poured out again and again into the lives of those who have served. I am committed to doing whatever I need to do to ensure that not one person is discouraged or limited from being allowed to serve the Kingdom of God.  I believe that all missions and in the life of our churches has done much to encourage those to walk in faith in action and indeed. 

I believe that the Navajo people and more specifically the people of Pueblo Pintado are ready for a revival in God’s word that is to be sparked by us. I believe that in so doing that we will all be more of what God wants us to be, both there, and in our daily lives. For it was from small groups that Jesus poured his life into and from which we are all enjoying still the fruits of his efforts. I believe that all that we are called and should serve others.  Seek God with all your heart and seek after him with all your might and call on His blessings in all that you do.

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (A Duluth GA CPA Firm), 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!