Since 1996, people just like you have been coming to us for advice on how to reduce their taxes and how to grow their business. That means you'll benefit from our experience. Over the years the team here has seen most types of IRS problems, bookkeeping issues and business development needs that exist, so we'll know just what to do to help you solve yours.
Professionalism
Our firm is one of the leading firms in the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the energy of our staff, you'll receive close personal and professional attention to solve your problem. We have Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisors on our team to make sure you get the best advice there is.
Cost
Of course, budgets are important these days. That's why you'll receive the best services tailored to suit your needs. In fact, the friendly, professional team is here only to help you. That way, you can enjoy the benefit of paying only for what you need and knowing you made the right decision.
To see a listing of our services, please take a moment and look at our services page. Because we get new business from the people who know us best, client referrals have fueled our growth in the recent years.
Quality
An accounting firm is known for the quality of its service. Our firm's reputation reflects the high standards we demand of ourselves.
Our primary goal as a trusted advisor is to be available to provide insightful advice to enable our clients to make informed financial decisions. We do not accept anything less from ourselves and this is what we deliver to you.
We feel it is extremely important to continually professionally educate ourselves to improve our technical expertise, financial knowledge and service to our clients.
Our high service quality and "raving fan" clients are the result of our commitment to excellence.
We will answer all of your questions, as they impact both your tax and financial situations. We welcome you to contact us anytime.
About Laimon W. Godel, Jr., CPA
Laimon W. Godel, Jr., CPA, has over 30 years experience working with individuals, business start-ups and mid sized companies. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and earned a BS degree with a major in Accounting from Monmouth University where he was made a life member of the honor society. Mr. Godel was both an Audit and Tax Senior Accountant with the "Big Four" CPA firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, and was the Chief Financial Officer and a Senior Executive for several public and closely held corporations. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for several national and international firms. In 2005, Laimon was awarded the Certified Information Technology Professional credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
His computer background is both extensive and long standing. Laimon was named a 2003 Technology Star by Accounting Technology Magazine. He is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor in both the QuickBooks Financial and Point of Sale product lines. A frequent speaker at professional seminars Laimon shares his time to help increase the understanding of technology and how to leverage its impact on basic business processes.
Laimon is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Tennessee and Georgia Societies of CPAs, the Military Order of the Devil Dogs, the Marine Corps League, and other organizations.
About Angela Sparks Godel
Angela Sparks Godel, CPA, joined the firm August 1, 2010. Angela was certified in 1982 and has experience in many areas of taxation, including Individual, Business, Estate and Not for Profit tax returns. Prior to joining the firm Angela was with the Knoxville CPA firm of McWilliams & Company, which merged into Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, PC. Her extensive experience adds a new dimension to our firm. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Angela is a graduate of West High and The University of Tennessee. Angela serves as Vice President of Membership for the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Society of CPA's and heads up the Angel Tree committee. A long time member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, she has served on numerous mission trips abroad and is a member of the Knoxville Christian Arts Ministry Choir.
About Lila Godel
Lila Godel, MCSE, has over 10 years of extensive hands on computer support experience. She provides help desk support for select clients who are on our phone support plan. Lila has not only set up Microsoft Client / Server Networks, she has even built PC's from the ground up. Many of our clients just drop in with their malfunctioning PC's to let Lila do one of her fast PC tune ups. In addition, she is a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor and has extensive experience with Windows NT Servers, Windows 2003 Server, Small Business Server, Terminal Server and other network products. She is a graduate of DeKalb Institute of Technology and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.
