Turlington

read moreLarge enough to navigate the complex financial issues that many of us face today, yet small enough to provide personal guidance tailored to your unique circumstances. We focus on delivering value-adding services while providing a familiar and dependable resource to support you along your way. You determine where you want to be; we will help get you there. The firm opened in September 1945 in Lexington, North Carolina as an independent affiliate of the Frank P. Buck Company, a CPA firm located in Salisbury, North Carolina.

read moreHow much is your business worth? If your business is closely held, this question may not be easily answered. Historically, the valuation of closely held companies was more of an art than a science. Today, thanks to a better understanding of the complexities involved in valuing closely held businesses and the development of accrediting bodies, there is now less guesswork and more scrutiny. In order to answer the question of your company's worth, Turlington and Company, LLP has two Certified Valuation Analysts, as accredited by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), on staff.

read moreWe view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. We can help businesses select appropriate accounting standards or assist in complying with a given standard. We can also help businesses comply with current audit standards by assisting in the preparation of financial statements and assisting in the analysis or computation of complex accounting areas when an audited business may not otherwise have the expertise to do so.

read moreWe prefer to take a proactive approach to tax services. By keeping current on new tax laws and legislation, we are in a position to identify key tax planning opportunities that minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. We provide our individual and business clients with the taxation expertise and knowledge that they deserve throughout the year. Tax planning and consulting is an integral part of providing quality tax services. With the knowledge of tax regulations and a client's financial and/or tax situation, our goal is to provide first class tax planning and consulting.

read moreAsset protection, or wealth preservation, planning makes the enforcement of judgements against protected assets nearly impossible and allows the owner of protected assets to retain substantial control over these assets. Our firm can assist you with an asset protection plan that may include family limited partnershipsor various trust options. Forecasting is a necessity when trying to effectively manage and lead a business to profitability. From simple projections to complex financial modeling, our experienced staff can assist you in achieving your company's financial goals.

read moreMany people think that the only professional with whom they need to consult during their estate planning is a lawyer. A lawyer will draw up the appropriate legal documents, such as your Revocable Living Trust, an Advance Medical Directive, your Last Will and Testament and any others that are consistent with the size of the estate and the needs of the client. Handling all of the financial and tax planning, reporting and accounting for the assets and liabilities of the estate are major areas that should be handled by CPAs who are experienced with the laws and court procedures as they relate to estate planning.