Hobe & Lucas CPAs Inc

Hobe & Lucas CPAs Inc Full-service accounting and business consulting firm dedicated to providing clients with exceptional value. Tax rules and regulations constantly change.

Hobe & Lucas offers a broad range of accounting services and additional consulting services to provide clients like you with exceptional value to achieve your goals and help you succeed. From tax planning and compliance to business advisory services and financial expertise to technology consulting and more, we are a true full-service accounting firm. When it comes to financial auditing services, H

obe & Lucas believes less is more—providing you with less of what you don’t want and more of what you want and need. We begin by really listening to your goals and then basing our services on the level of assurance required. From an audit, the highest level of assurance, to reviews, compilations and interim statements, we have the expertise to deliver skilled, attentive financial auditing services and accounting to all of our clients. Tremendous time and effort go into building and maintaining your business. When you’re juggling multiple projects, we realize that creating a comprehensive snapshot of your business health can be low on your priority list. But, knowing where you stand at all times provides a distinct advantage that helps you act quickly when opportunities arise. With your finger on the pulse of your cash flow and needs, you can better adapt and pursue new options. After all, you can’t make good decisions in the dark. Staying current with the changes can be a daunting task, but a vital one. Through our tax accounting services, Hobe & Lucas tax professionals actually enjoy tax planning and compliance. They are passionate about keeping up with the latest tax laws and understanding their impact on our clients. Do you need international accounting services or an international business advisor? Hobe & Lucas can help. As a member of BKR International, we are affiliated with more than 135 independent accounting and business advisory firms in 300 offices in more than 70 countries. Our affiliation with BKR International means we have the resources to meet your needs not only nationally, but globally as well. A privately held business often represents a lifetime of work. Business valuation services are essential in succession planning, or if a strategic opportunity for sale or merger arises, to ensure that lifetime of work is properly valued and the correct decisions can be made. Hobe & Lucas accountants have many years of experience as both business advisers and owners, making us an ideal fit when you need a controller for hire or CFO outsourcing. Whether you’re a start-up, a well-established business or a non-profit entity, you can rely on our extensive experience for the guidance and support you need to allow you to focus on growing your business or fulfilling your mission. At Hobe & Lucas, we understand how complicated it can be to navigate employee benefit accounting and the tax aspects of employer-provided plans. We offer a number of services to make it easy for you. Payroll is a detailed, time-consuming task that can take away your focus from other areas of your business. We offer a number of payroll service solutions to ensure greater accuracy with up-to-date tax rates and regulatory information. Plus, we have a payroll processing service to reduce the complexity and risk of running your own payroll. Because technology changes so rapidly, it’s important to have resources available with high-level accounting and tax knowledge that can help you efficiently and effectively incorporate your accounting needs into your IT infrastructure. Read more about our areas of expertise at http://www.hobe.com/services/

Advisory Services offered through Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Securities may be offered through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Additional advisory services may be offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera named entities and Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. are affiliated. 3390 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002. 563-582-2855. Check your Financial Professionals registration status on https://brokercheck.finra.org/ and/or https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/. are independent of and unrelated to Hobe & Lucas Certified Public Accountants, Inc.

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Certain “small” businesses have a choice of using cash or accrual accounting for tax purposes. If you’re one of them, which route should you take?

Cash-basis businesses recognize income when received and deduct expenses when paid, providing greater flexibility in the timing of income and deductions. In contrast, accrual-basis businesses recognize income when earned and deduct expenses when incurred, regardless of the timing of cash receipts or payments.

Even if you meet the eligibility requirements, the cash method isn’t right for every business. And switching methods adds administrative costs. Contact us to learn more about each option.

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🏖️ Create a Fun Budget: Set aside a specific amount just for summer activities so you can enjoy guilt-free adventures.
Smart planning now means more financial freedom later. Need help aligning your summer spending with your long-term goals? Let’s talk!

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Before making your decision, contact us. Taxes play a pivotal role in this decision. We can work with you and your legal advisors to determine the optimal setup for your situation.

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Smooth leadership transitions depend on a business’s “bench strength” — the depth of employees prepared to step into critical roles when unexpected departures occur. Building a deep internal talent pool is one of the most effective ways to support your succession plan and protect your organization’s stability.

Start by identifying potential leadership gaps and talented employees. You should also provide leadership training, mentoring programs, cross-functional projects and job rotations so your employees gain experience beyond their current responsibilities. We can help you create a succession plan and strengthen your bench.

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