Arkansas Small Business Administration  The Arkansas Society of CPAs has partnered with the Arkansas Small Business Administration (SBA) district office for the benefit of members and their clients! The SBA is an independent agency of the federal fovernment dedicated to helping Americans start, build, and grow their small business.
In conjuction with the signing of the Strategic Allicance Memorandum between the Arkansas State Society and the Arkansas SBA district office, we are proud to offer the following materials: A booklet for member CPA's and their small business clients describes how small businesses can take advantage of the many tools and resources the SBA has to offer. Take this High-resolution PDF to your local print/copy shop for reproduction and start educating your clients today about how the SBA can help their small business succeed. Click here. Guide to CPA Services
An
educational brochure for your clients that describe the many ways a CPA can
help them and their business, while also providing useful tips of what to look
for when choosing a CPA as their trusted adviser.
Click here. Client Credit Crisis Communication During troubled times, clients turn to their CPAs for insights into how to avoid missteps and protect their businesses and investments. To help all you respond to their concerns, the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) has created this letter that practitioners can send or email to clients with advice on surviving the credit crisis. We encourage you to circulate it to clients to remind them that you are there to help them address the many challenges facing their businesses. Click here. Small Business Stimulus Plan Client Communication
Your clients may need clarification on President Obama's small
business initiatives and what they mean to their small business. To help you
communicate with clients, PCPS is providing this letter with sample wording
that practitioners can send or email to small business clients that provides a
clear overview of the key aspects of the small business plan and the Recovery
Act tax provisions. Click here. Hey SBA! What Have You Done For Me Lately?? Archived Web Forum Presented May 13, 2008 by William Manger, Office of Field Operations (OFO), Office of the Associate Administrator, this forum examines where small business clients turn when they need help with financing, marketing, contracting opportunities and more? The Small Business Administration has a wealth of resources that meet the needs of many clients. But how can CPAs and their clients make use of these tools? PowerPoint Presentation: Hey SBA! What Have You Done For Me Lately?? As CPAs and trusted advisors assisting your clients or employers through each stage of their business, you will benefit from the strategic alliance between the SBA and ASCPA when you leverage the valuable SBA Toolkit for your firm or organization and your clients. This Toolkit will continue to evolve over time, so be sure to check back for additional resources to help you with your business and your small business clients. You may also find additional resources at: AICPA U.S. Small Business Administration Resource Center The link is: http://pcps.aicpa.org/Resources/U.S.+Small+Business+Administration+Resource+Center/ U.S. Small Business Administration Website The link is: http://www.sba.gov/ The Arkansas Society of CPAs' agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration is part of a national effort by the SBA and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to assist small businesses and expand their development.
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