Family and Closely Held Business Services

Family owned businesses are the backbone of our economy. Family business owners face unique challenges that require specialized support from a team of experienced professionals.

From small start-ups to larger, established enterprises, Dent, Baker & Company’s, record of success in serving a wide range of closely-held companies is extensive. We offer a variety of services to fully accommodate every need, while consistently delivering the highly personalized level of attention you demand.

Our Family Business Services are as follows:

  • Start-up Consulting/Entity Planning
  • Income Tax Planning/Return Preparation
  • Audits/Reviews/Compilations
  • Estate Planning
  • Employee Benefit Administration
  • Profitability Consulting
  • Information Systems Consulting
  • Internal Control Systems Consulting
  • Budgeting
  • Strategic & General Business Planning
  • Succession/Exit Strategy Consulting
  • Merger/Acquisition & Expansion Financing
  • Buy-Sell Agreements & Business Valuation

For more information please contact:

Michael E. Baker, CPA, CFP
mbaker@dentbaker.com

James L. Hart, CPA/ABV/CFF, CBA
jhart@dentbaker.com

 

What Clients Say...Getting It Right!

“Mike Baker, chair of UAB Accounting Advisory Council, and partner at Dent Baker, has played a critical role in the development and mentoring of numerous students for a career path in accounting.”

- Frank M. Messina, DBA, CPA, Chair and Professor
UAB School of Business
“For over 35 years, Dent Baker has been a steady and reliable partner and a solid source as our company has grown. Without fail, their team of seasoned professionals has responded to our every need.”

- Bayard S. Tynes, Jr., President
Strickland Companies