We use state-of-the-art technology and tools in delivering our services

The rapid growth of technology and online access has changed the way we do business.

LJH & Associates services clients principally in the mid-Atlantic region, but also nationally and internationally. We are able to meet with clients on-site through traditional travel means, but also virtually through technology.

In addition to internally developed proprietary software and tools, the firm also utilizes some of the latest commercially available technologies to make our work more efficient and effective and as a result managing our costs to clients.

Technology and Tools We Use 

We COMMUNICATE with our clients through collaboration software such as Ring Central, Zoom and MS Teams. We have the capability of multi-person video conferencing and web share which allows us to hold face-to-face meetings in high definition and share our desktop or documents with anyone, anytime, anywhere.

COLLABORATE with our clients through BOX, a collaborative, virtual workspace in a protected, online environment. BOX permits real-time collaboration across geographic boundaries and time zones and allows us and you to share data, engagement information, knowledge, and deliverables in a protected environment. We utilize DocuSign and Adobe to send and sign documents remotely such as engagement letters, tax authorization forms, among others.

Audit and Attestation Technology

We perform assurance services using the Thomson Reuters Cloud Audit and Assurance Suite, a premiere end-to-end software solution for efficient and effective assurance services. The suite includes Checkpoint Engage, an automated and risk-based methodology to perform audits, reviews, compilations, and preparation engagements; Checkpoint Edge, a research and guidance tool powered by AL technology; AdvanceFlow, a comprehensive engagement management tool that provides full trial balance capabilities, paperless workpaper management, financial statement reporting functionality, and real-time collaboration; Thomson Reuters Confirmation, which allows us to initiate, monitor and receive confirmations online to anyone, anywhere in the world, eliminating traditional methods that are prone to error, even fraud. We also utilize  Checkpoint from Thomson Reuters, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for audit and accounting resources and various industry and quality control practice aids. We also use CaseWare IDEA, a powerful data analysis tool by Audimation Services, Inc., and Tableau, by Tableau Software, LLC, in performing certain audit tests and analysis.

Tax Preparation

We perform tax services using various software tools from Thomson Reuters including UltraTax CS, a cloud-based professional tax preparation software with a full line of federal, state, and local tax programs and e-File capabilities, and allows us to provide clients a secure portal link with their annual tax preparation checklist and organizer. The UltraTax CS Suite is integrated with Planner CS, a tax planning software that helps us devise tax savings and deferral strategies for our clients to get ahead of their tax liabilities; Fixed Assets CS, a fixed assets and depreciation software that ensures accurate inventory control and asset tracking for tax and accounting purposes.

Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping

We perform outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services using QuickBooks Online (QBO) allowing us to interface with your businesses banking activity to efficiently and effectively house accurate books and records for your business. We integrate QBO with Bill.com for clients who need Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions.

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations

We perform forensic and fraud investigative services using proprietary internally developed software for financial modeling and calculations and commercial software and tools including EnCase, a suite of digital investigations products by Guidance Software; CaseWare IDEA, which allows us to import virtually limitless amount of data from practically any source, including ERP systems, spreadsheets, legacy mainframes, T&E applications, flat and printed files and more. This tool assists our forensic accountants in their investigations and damages analysis in various forensic accounting engagements. We also use Tableau, an interactive data visualization product by Tableau Software.

We are 100% U.S. based. We do not outsource work to providers in foreign countries