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James Moore & Co. offers expert auditing services to the City of Palm Coast, drawing on over 50 years of government auditing experience. As one of Florida's largest CPA firms, we prioritize open communication, team stability, and a client-focused approach. Our dedicated team leverages advanced auditing technology and methodologies to ensure prompt, high-quality service tailored to the city's needs. With a commitment to building strong relationships, we aim to enhance local governance and provide valuable insights while reducing unpredictability in audit procedures.
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Presentation To Provide Auditing Services For City of Palm Coast, Florida May 27, 2014 Presented by:
About James Moore & Co. A Brief History • Founded in 1964 • Offices in Daytona Beach, Gainesville & Tallahassee • Over 120 people full-time, firm-wide • One of the largest CPA firms in Florida • Largest CPA firm in Volusia/Flagler area • Undergone 12 triennial peer reviews, receiving unqualified opinions with no letter of comments
Government Auditing Experience:Major Current Governmental Clients • City of Cape Canaveral, Florida • City of Edgewater, Florida • City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida • City of Ormond Beach, Florida • City of Palm Coast, Florida • City of Port Orange, Florida • County of Volusia, Florida • Several special districts and utility authorities
Government Auditing Experience – Past • City of Atlantic Beach, Florida • City of Avon Park, Florida • City of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida • City of Daytona Beach, Florida • City of Flagler Beach, Florida • City of Winter Park, Florida • Town of Orange Park, Florida • Flagler County
Qualifications & Memberships • American Institute of CPAs and FICPA • AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center • Government Finance Officers Association and FGFOA • AGN International • League of Cities • FCCMA
Innovative Auditing • Profx Engagement Software paperless audit software • IDEA Data Analysis Software • Information Services Consulting (IT) staff on-site • Lean Six Sigma – Gold Standards
Your Audit Team – Philosophy Committed to Providing You with a Team that Focuses on: Partner & Staff Availability when YOU Need Them Partner & Staff Continuity from Year-to-Year Attention to YOUR Schedule, Not Ours Providing Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff (CAFR Reviewers) Close Proximity to City - 25 Minutes from our Office
Your Audit Team Zach Chalifour Engagement Manager Bernadette Britz-Parker Technical Review Partner James Halleran Engagement Partner Doug Gillikin Senior Accountant Webb Shephard Associate Accountant
Experience & Stability • Partners – More than 50 years combined experience! • NO contract personnel • 2 GFOA CAFR reviewers part of team • Each have a governmental concentration • Quality Control by partner on-site • JM&Co. financially sound - No debt - Partner retirement funded • We work hard to retain our people! • 2 employees live in Palm Coast and 4 in Flagler County We’re a great team!
What Sets James Moore Apart? • Open, year-round communication • Problem solvers, not adversaries • Understanding of City • Available to be on site with relatively short notice • One-on-one meetings with Council members • Unpredictability of audit procedures
What Sets James Moore Apart? • Dedicated Government Segment Team • Governments are a Cornerstone of our Practice • Engagement team CPE, conferences & Webinars throughout the year • Volusia/Flagler FGFOA • League of Cities • Flagler Chamber • Client Resources • Lean Government
What Sets James Moore Apart? • Daytona Beach Office Payroll - $2,226,000 • Economic Impact: • $15.6 million for Volusia /Flagler • Local Presence: • Stay abreast of current events affecting the City • City agendas & minutes • New pronouncements & methodologies More Aware – More Flexible – Greater Understanding