Client

An Entrepreneurial family was in the beginning stages of selling their multi-million dollar business.

Background

One of the Client’s trusted advisors got Plumb Family Office Accounting involved in the early phases of the sales process to streamline the pre-sale business planning and develop a strategy to organize the family finances, estate planning, financial reporting and overall wealth transfer set up. During the sale of the business, Plumb Family Office Accounting coordinated the transition of personal financial matters that were previously handled by the corporate Office Accounting that included cash flow reporting, bill pay, personal bookkeeping and administration work for the family.

The Challenge

Plumb Family Office Accounting’s initial engagement included the following: Pre-Sale Business Planning • Organize and track operating entities, real estate and assets. • Itemize inventory • Help with the transition of business accounting department and business office accounting to provide accurate company information • Closing out all out-standing business accounts – banks and vendors • Reconcile business bills, credits and refunds • Assisting with the transition of accounts to new buyer, to include A/P reconciliation and payroll transition • Managing garnishment employee notices and workers compensation to notify new buyer • Rolling out and closing down the company’s 401k plan • Transferring all pending transactions and accounts to the new owner • Opening accounts for new business entity Family Office Setup • Set up accounting systems and procedures to track new business entities, trusts and partnerships • Expense reporting and personal bookkeeping • Cash flow management and bill pay • Track and record new investments • Consolidate investment funds • Provide timely monthly financial reports to assist with future financial & estate planning needs

The Solution

The Solution/Outcome

With the early involvement of Plumb Family Office Accounting, the Client was able to achieve clarity of his financial portfolio, with a complete, organized overview of the business transaction and newly established entities. The smooth transition of the sale process allowed for the Client to focus on his investments and enjoy financial peace of mind, without spending time on administration of the family office and in-house bookkeeping.