Discover our efficient Small CPA SOW Template, designed to guide CPAs through client requirement analysis, financial planning, tax filing, and reporting.
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Identify the specific client requirements
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Analyse client's current financial status
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Plan approach to meet client's financial goals
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Approval: Client's Financial Plan
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Generating initial CPA report
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Approval: Initial CPA Report
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Prepare tax filings based on report
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Review and validate tax calculations
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Submit drafts for client review
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Approval: Draft Submission
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Make necessary changes based on client feedback
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Finalize and submit tax filings
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Conduct an internal audit of the filed taxes
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Approval: Final Tax Filing
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Prepare final CPA report for client
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Discuss the results with the client
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Approval: Final CPA Report
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Plan next steps based on final discussion
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Close the CPA SOW
Identify the specific client requirements
In this task, you will work closely with the client to understand their specific needs and expectations. This will involve conducting interviews, reviewing financial documents, and asking relevant questions. By identifying the specific client requirements, you will be able to tailor your services to meet their unique needs. What are the client's short-term and long-term financial goals? What aspects of tax planning and accounting are they seeking assistance with?
Analyse client's current financial status
In this task, you will gather and analyse the client's current financial information. This will include reviewing their income and expenses, assets and liabilities, and any existing tax filings. By understanding the client's financial situation, you will be able to identify areas for improvement and develop a tailored plan.
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Individual
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Business
Plan approach to meet client's financial goals
Based on the information gathered in the previous task, you will develop a comprehensive plan to help the client meet their financial goals. This will involve recommending specific strategies and services to optimize their tax situation and improve their overall financial well-being. What steps will you take to help the client achieve their goals? How will you leverage your expertise to provide the best solutions for their unique situation?
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Basic
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Standard
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Premium
Approval: Client's Financial Plan
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Plan approach to meet client's financial goals
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Generating initial CPA report
In this task, you will generate an initial CPA report based on the client's financial information and your analysis. This report will provide a detailed overview of their current tax status, potential areas for improvement, and recommendations for optimizing their tax situation. How will you present the report to the client? What key information will be included in the report?
Approval: Initial CPA Report
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Generating initial CPA report
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Prepare tax filings based on report
Based on the CPA report generated in the previous task, you will prepare the necessary tax filings for the client. This will involve accurately completing tax forms, calculating tax liabilities, and ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. How will you ensure accuracy and compliance in preparing the tax filings? What tools or resources will you use to facilitate this process?
Tax Filings Information
Review and validate tax calculations
In this task, you will carefully review and validate the tax calculations and filings prepared in the previous task. This will involve double-checking all numbers, ensuring accuracy, and verifying compliance with tax laws. How will you ensure the accuracy of the tax calculations? What steps will you take to validate the tax filings?
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Double-check income calculations
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Verify deductions and exemptions
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Validate compliance with tax laws
Submit drafts for client review
In this task, you will submit the draft tax filings to the client for review and feedback. This will allow the client to review the prepared filings, provide input, and request any necessary changes. How will you communicate the draft tax filings to the client for review? What information should the client focus on when reviewing the drafts?
Approval: Draft Submission
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Prepare tax filings based on report
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Review and validate tax calculations
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Submit drafts for client review
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Make necessary changes based on client feedback
Based on the client's feedback and input, you will make the necessary changes to the tax filings. This may include updating numbers, revising calculations, or addressing any concerns raised by the client. How will you incorporate the client's feedback into the revised tax filings? What steps will you take to ensure that all changes are accurate and comply with tax laws?
Finalize and submit tax filings
In this task, you will finalize the tax filings based on the client's feedback and make sure all necessary revisions have been incorporated. Once finalized, you will submit the completed tax filings to the relevant tax authorities. How will you ensure the accuracy and completeness of the final tax filings? How will you facilitate the submission process?
Conduct an internal audit of the filed taxes
In this task, you will conduct an internal audit of the filed taxes to ensure accuracy and compliance. This will involve reviewing the filed tax documents, comparing them to the original filings, and identifying any discrepancies or errors. How will you perform the internal audit? What steps will you take to ensure the accuracy and compliance of the filed taxes?
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Review filed tax documents
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Compare to original filings
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Identify discrepancies or errors
Approval: Final Tax Filing
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Finalize and submit tax filings
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Conduct an internal audit of the filed taxes
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Prepare final CPA report for client
Based on the completed tax filings and the internal audit findings, you will prepare the final CPA report for the client. This report will provide an overview of the filed taxes, any identified issues, and any additional recommendations for the client's future tax planning. What key information will be included in the final CPA report? How will you present the findings to the client?
Discuss the results with the client
In this task, you will meet with the client to discuss the results of the filed taxes and the final CPA report. This will allow the client to ask questions, seek clarification, and understand their tax situation more comprehensively. How will you conduct the discussion with the client? What key points will you address during the discussion?
Approval: Final CPA Report
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Prepare final CPA report for client
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Discuss the results with the client
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Plan next steps based on final discussion
After discussing the results and the final CPA report with the client, you will plan the next steps to help the client achieve their financial goals. This may involve recommending additional services, providing guidance for future tax planning, or identifying areas for improvement. What recommendations or suggestions will you provide to the client based on the discussion? How will you assist them in implementing the necessary next steps?
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Tax planning for next year
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Business expansion strategies
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Investment opportunities
Close the CPA SOW
In this final task, you will officially close the CPA Statement of Work (SOW) with the client. This involves ensuring that all deliverables have been completed, all necessary documentation has been provided, and all outstanding matters have been addressed. How will you communicate the closure of the SOW to the client? What steps will you take to ensure a smooth transition and handover?