Ethnea Ferguson is a certified public accountant providing an array of quality financial services (on a very personal basis) to closely-held businesses and their owners. Ethnea works with companies who require effective accounting and tax services as well as offering consultation in business planning.
My firm, unlike other small accounting practices, is distinguished not by the nature of the services I provide, but by the manner and due diligence in which I provide those services. Every day I strive to be a financial counselor with whom my clients feel no trepidation in asking questions on issues impacting personal and business situations. I don’t charge fees for phone consultations and I visit with my clients on a regular basis. With increasing government regulation requiring more forms and creating new and creative penalties, I offer my clients a reliable resource for dealing effectively (and inexpensively) with the increasing complexity of those regulations. I solve problems for my clients and become a trusted friend with whom they enjoy working.
In addition to solving problems, my role involves providing high-quality tax and financial planning for businesses and individual clients. My task, as such, goes beyond the mere computation of net income or tax liabilities. I believe my clients should thoroughly understand their financial situation. For example, business owners should clearly understand why they are or aren’t earning as much as they should be; why cash flow is not the same as net income; why an increase in revenue may not necessarily translate into a bigger bottom line. For my individual clients, I help them understand in November or December what their income tax returns will look like the following April. Over the years, I’ve learned my client’s simply don’t like financial surprises and I work hard to prevent such surprises from happening.
Finally, I do not sell any investment instruments or products. My clients can depend on me for objective, knowledgeable investment advice.