Once we set up a time for your initial consultation, we begin to analyze your business, financial, and bookkeeping needs. Some of the time our clients like us to meet their Accountant to make sure they are comfortable with our knowledge of finance and full charge bookkeeping.

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1. Ascertain if in fact there is any accounting software in use. If there is none we usually recommend clients purchase QuickBooks Pro for their business and assist in setting it up as well as provide training when appropriate.
2. Examine chart of accounts to look for anomalies and duplication of accounts. Drill down into all entries posted against each account for proper classification and reclassification when necessary.
3. Examine the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Aging Statements, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, and Bank Statements. We also look to see if bank reconciliations have been performed.
4. Thoroughly examine unpaid bills and match to aging statements.
5. Make sure that collections of unpaid receivables are being made in a timely manner. Make certain payables are paid to terms. We subscribe to the old adage “Age Your Payables Not Your Receivables” ….and we love to do collections.
6. Put together budgets and cash flow models and statements. This facilitates the growth of the company and assures profitability.
7. Make available our extensive knowledge of business, act as a sounding board and mentor for your business.

The Christopher Group understands the stress that most companies are under with limited budgets and/or even limited bandwidth to deal with the day-to-day activities required to run the finances of a business.

Utilizing knowledge, patience, intelligence, and sometimes a good sense of humor, we provide real world solutions that show we have a passion for business and the experience to make it work.

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Who We Are

Christopher Hennelly and Michael Lill formed the Christopher Group to help small business' who were either just starting up and some who were successful and wanted our expertise in finance and business management.

Using well over 30 years of financial experiece, knowledge, patience and humor we we tailored a service offering that reflects the needs of our clients.

Each client is unique and we understand the challenges that business face. We have the utmost respect for the entrepreneur and business person who wants to bring their offering to the marketplace. Contact us to get a better understanding of the Christopher Group experience!