Closely Held Businesses

Closely held companies are a significant force in the U.S. economy, comprising 80 percent of all businesses.

Serving thousands of closely held businesses over the years, Doeren Mayhew is well prepared to meet your unique needs throughout the cycle of your business, from the stages of growth to selling your business.

Closely Held Business Needs

• Gaining a better understanding of financials
• CEO, CFO and Controller support
• Optimizing cash flow
• Strategic planning
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Operations assistance to streamline systems, processes and procedures
• Tax compliance and savings planning
• Exit and succession planning
• Building the value of your business
• Selling the business
• Growing through acquisitions
• Internal control evaluations to help improve operational efficiencies, prevent theft and fraud, and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Estate and gift tax planning
• Retirement and benefit plan consulting
• Establishing or improving in-house accounting systems
• Key performance indicators to monitor financials and employee performance, track trends and uncover opportunities
• Profit improvement analysis
• HR support, including assisting with organizational structuring and compensation planning