Federated Services
Comprehensive Accounting
Federated has 20 accounting divisions
of three persons each. A division keeps the same clients and specializes according
to their individual needs. Many key accounting personnel have advanced business
degrees or have completed IRS courses in tax preparation responsibility. All
key personnel complete continuing education requirements each year.
Tax Reporting
Federated uses its expertise and
reference library year-round to assure each member every available tax benefit,
along with full compliance with the law.
Online 1040 Information Services
Federated now accepts 1040 information
online, via the Tax Notebook website. If you are a Federated member, please
click the TaxNotebook icon above to enter your information.
Advanced Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Valuations
- Acquisitions and Mergers
- Estate Planning
- Projections for Financing
Payroll Service
Many clients requested Pay Check preparation in addition to the usual services
provided. Federated Payroll Services began providing this additional
service approximately 15 years ago.
Yearly Financial Analysis
This comprehensive report includes:
1) cost review
2) sales analysis
3) budget preparation
4) pricing recommendations
It also includes a projection of
goals for the coming year.
Business Advice and Planning
Business analysts will advise a client
on the feasibilty of a new building program, special pricing problems, incorporating,
buying new automotive equipment, ensuring competitive salary rates, how to
conduct an Open House, and many other questions.
Competent Field Service
Field representatives regularly visit
members in their respective territories to provide personal counsel on a wide
variety of business and management problems. Our consultants are uniquely
qualified by training and experience.
Federated Collection Service
With our members retaining control
at all times, our staff prepares follow-up materials for their approval and
mailing. Direct contact with clients is made only after specific authorization.
Federated's "Initial Memos" build goodwill, lessen the chance for misunderstandings,
and initiate requests for payment in a courteous manner. Subsequent contacts
consist of statements, tastefully worded letters, etc. All are furnished in
a timely fashion, using a high-speed computer and laser printers.
We can also help in those few instances
when clients decline to pay voluntarily. Referral to "approved" attorneys
or collection agencies is only made when authorized by members on a "no collection
- no fee" basis.
Family Survey
Federated prepares a confidential
survey of each member's families to encourage their comments and/or suggestions
for improvement. All are mailed from Springfield approximately one month after
the funeral. Unfavorable replies are handled promptly and with the funeral
director's assistance to quickly resolve any problems.
Personalized Forms
Federated individualizes each client's
financial forms to reflect the funeral home's own identity. All are in good
taste and easy to understand.
Other Services
Retirement Plan Installation and Accounting
Employee Handbooks
Please contact us @:
Federated Funeral Directors of America, Inc.
Post Office Box 19244
Springfield, IL 62794-9244
Federated Funeral Directors of America, Inc.
1622 South MacArthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 525-1712
Fax: (217) 525-2104
