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A Rich Heritage...
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Timmins, Kroll, and Jacobsen, LLP,
has been serving clients in the greater Des Moines area since 1945.
During that time, the firm has had various partners and names with
the last name change from Walter, Timmins, & Co. occurring in 1997.
The firm's client base is closely-held businesses in a variety of
industries and includes governmental entities, agricultural
entities, nonprofit organizations, manufacturing, retail and
wholesale operations, and service entities. These clients may be
sole proprietors with no employees or may be multi-location
businesses with over 250 employees.
Experience that
Pays...
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The partners of the firm have from
fifteen to thirty years of experience. Three of the professional
staff have over ten years of experience with our firm. The firm
believes that staff retention is enhanced by providing a stimulating
environment that allows staff to develop skills and relationships
that are satisfying on a personal and professional level. The staff
receive a minimum of forty hours of continuing education training
annually. The topics are selected to tailor the education to the
client assignments of the individual and to maintain awareness of
the trends in the industries of our clients. A current library of
accounting, tax and general business literature is maintained and
weekly staff meetings are held to share information.
A Firm with Active Community Members...
The firm believes in balancing technical training
with additional experiences. All staff are encouraged to join and
become involved in the community. The partners and staff are
involved in chambers of commerce, civic organizations, professional
associations, social organizations and charitable organizations. The
firm is pleased to have had past presidents of the Urbandale,
Grimes, Altoona and Ankeny Chambers of Commerce, the Iowa Society of
CPAs, Rotary Clubs and Jaycees Organizations. Community involvement
provides the firm with a connection to the surrounding community and
offers the firm an opportunity to be exposed to trends and issues
which may affect clients.
A Firm with a Mission...
The mission of the firm is to provide quality
service based on the individual needs of the client. This is
accomplished through listening to the goals and needs as defined by
the client, implementing a plan of action, and participating in the
ongoing functions of the business.
A Common Goal...
Our goal is to provide clients with the financial
services and information they need to make decisions that will
positively impact their businesses and personal finances. The firm
is committed to life-long learning and requires all professional
staff to engage in continuing education. The firm submits itself to
a peer review every three years and is proud to announce the receipt
of the highest standard of peer review reporting. Clients are
encouraged to use the experience of their CPA as a tool in managing
their businesses and personal finances.
