Accountants Who Help Your Business Thrive
Bearden Stroup
CPAs & Advisors
Athens Alabama's Small Business Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Planning Experts
Is your business getting harder to manage?
As a small business owner, you do exceptional work
We want to help you make what you’re worth
Gain Control
Never get surprised by taxes or penalties again
Build Wealth
Get expert guidance that puts money in your pocket.
Worry Less
Stay in control and reduce your risk of audit.
Our Simple 3-Step Process To Help Your Business Thrive:
Know Your Numbers
Monthly reporting and a personalized tax projection
Get Expert Advice
Tax planning and business advisory resources
Regain Control of Your Business
Run your business with confidence that your financial system is running smoothly.
Office Address
Bearden Stroup & Associates CPAs LLC
121 S Marion St, Suite 113
Athens, AL 35611
Athens Office
You can meet with us in downtown Athens Alabama. We serve all of Limestone County and North Alabama. We are located just off the Square near the corner of Washington Street and S Marion Street.
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BOOKKEEPING
We’re business process experts, and we can streamline your bookkeeping.
You count on reliable financial statements for decision making, for lenders, and for your business partners. As a small business accounting firm, bookkeeping is an area where we really shine. Having a knowledgeable CPA working on your books is the best way to find tax planning opportunities.
Our bookkeeping services help small business owners focus on running their business rather than guessing at accounting entries. When we do your books, tax prep is a breeze. We offer comprehensive bookkeeping services so that you can focus on your core competencies. The confidence and peace of mind that your books are ready for anything are closer than you think.
- Accounting system setup
- Outsourced bookkeeping solutions
- Monthly or quarterly reporting
- Financial statements including Income
- Statement, Balance Sheet, and General Ledger
- Be ready to apply for financing or increase your line of credit
- Improve the accuracy of your financial reporting
- More accurate tax return with no missing deductions
BOOKKEEPING
Get the confidence that your bookkeeping is clean and accurate.
PAYROLL
We are your reliable, local payroll solution.
Let's Grow
Building a great team of employees is hard work. Paying them doesn’t have to be.
We make payroll easy. While you focus on running your business, we handle the entire payroll process from onboarding new hires to direct deposit to payroll tax returns and W-2’s. We set up withholdings and we process tax payments so that you don’t have to worry about it. We pay special attention to helping business owners adjust their withholdings according to their changing financial situation. Because we are a local team, we respond quickly and efficiently to all questions and payroll adjustments.
- Direct deposit
- Electronic tax payments
- Paper checks and stubs
- Payroll tax returns including Form 941 and state forms
- Form W-2 & 1099
TAX PLANNING
Reap the rewards of careful planning.
Good tax planning puts you in control of your finances. We will help you to take practical steps today to reach your goals for tomorrow. We will make recommendations to help reduce your tax burden through careful timing and smart structuring. We can make recommendations to maximize your wealth whether you are saving for retirement or deciding how to move your money to facilitate purchases, investments, and giving. By keeping communication open we can seize opportunities that spring from changing circumstances.
- Optimizing use of tax brackets
- Avoiding phase-outs for credits and deductions
- Tax projections and estimated tax payments
- Roth vs. Traditional retirement accounts
- Which investment types should be in tax-deferred accounts?
- 529 plans and timing of education payments
- Nondeductible IRA and Roth conversions
- Sale of real estate including installment sales and Sec. 1031 Exchange
- Gifting assets and estate tax planning
TAX PLANNING
Discover solutions that keep more money in your pocket.
BUSINESS CONSULTING
Meet with a CPA who will listen to your goals and answer your questions.
BUSINESS CONSULTING
Get the guidance you need to move forward with confidence.
As a business accounting firm, we work with hundreds of small business owners to help answer the difficult questions that they face every day. As your accounting and tax advisors, our goal is to equip you with the tools and support you need to make well-informed decisions that position your business for success. We can show you the steps to take when starting a business including applying for an EIN, filing S-corp election, and setting up payroll tax accounts. We are ready to listen and give feedback on any of your financial questions, whether they seem large or small. We apply real-world experience to our consulting services and we understand the challenges that small businesses deal with every day.
- Forming an LLC
- Changes in ownership
- Dividends, distributions, and owner compensation
- S Corporation Election
- Purchasing a business
- Working in other states
- Purchase of equipment or building
- Employee benefits and retirement plans
- Buy-sell agreements
- Whatever is on your mind
TAX PREPARATION
You may see your taxes as a puzzle... Let us put the pieces together!
You should never have to pay extra taxes because of missing deductions. We follow a comprehensive, yet convenient, process to ensure that your return is completely accurate. We help you document your tax records clearly. From utilizing dependent care benefits to understanding whether your pension or Social Security is taxable, we will guide you all the way. We advise about any issues that are potential red flags for the IRS and help ensure that you will get your full refund. If you need help with withholding adjustments or estimated tax payments we can help you stay on track.
- Education Credits
- Rental property
- Itemized deductions
- Investments and K-1’s
- AMT and Net Investment Income Tax
- Buying or selling a house
- Childcare credit
- Healthcare.gov and Premium Tax Credit
- Multi-state taxes
TAX PREPARATION
Experience the peace of mind that comes from working with a professional CPA.
About Athens Alabama
According to Business View magazine Athens is growing faster than any other city in Alabama. Local businesses are thriving in this small town that is booming with new growth. Athens is home to many festivals and conventions most famously the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention each fall. Bearden Stroup has had the honor of providing internships and jobs for many graduates of Athens State University.