Internal Control Systems

Discover How Our Systems Can Free You to Work ON Your Business… Not IN Your Business.

We can help you help your business by providing an objective review of your internal control systems and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of your operating procedures.

Among the corrections we might help you make…

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Segregate duties in order to reduce risk of error or inappropriate action. This involves making sure that no one person has control over all aspects of any single financial transaction.

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Ensuring that all transactions are handled by a delegate with approved authority to handle such transactions.

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Put systems into place which create a process where all transactions are reviewed and reconciled by someone other than the transactor.

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Assure physical safety of all equipment and introduce periodic counts to compare equipment, inventory, cash and other property are consistent with that on record.

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Implement job training for all employees and make sure that employees have the knowledge and resources to carry out their job duties, are provided with an appropriate amount of supervision, and are aware of the channels for reporting potential problems.

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Documentation of all policies and procedures that are accessible to your employees and the procedures for continued guidance and training regarding these procedures to address employee turnover or prolonged employee absence.

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A consistent review of operations to determine that results are consistent with objectives and goals.

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 Key TakeawaysHold for at least one year and a day to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates. Use losses to offset gains through tax-loss harvesting (but beware the wash sale rule). Time your sale during a lower-income year to take advantage of...

Grateful for Our Clients: A Tax Team that Feels Like Family

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What is in the One Big Beautiful Bill? Child Tax Credit Changes for Milwaukee Families

Key TakeawaysThe Child Tax Credit (CTC) is now worth up to $2,200 per child for 2025 taxes (filed in 2026). Up to $1,700 of the credit is refundable if you don’t owe any taxes. Because of the OBBBA, you (or at least one spouse if filing jointly) must...

What’s Alternative Minimum Tax? A 2026 Update for Milwaukee High Earners

Key TakeawaysThe OBBBA changes the AMT landscape starting in 2026, meaning more taxpayers will be pulled into AMT territory. High earners in high-tax states (and those with ISOs or private activity bonds) are the most at risk of an unexpected AMT...

Can an ABLE Account Help Milwaukee Families with Qualified Disability Expenses?

 Key TakeawaysABLE accounts let you save and invest tax-free for disability-related expenses. Up to $100,000 in an ABLE account is excluded from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) resource limits, and Medicaid eligibility continues beyond...

Year-End Resolution: Wipe Out Tax Stress Before January

Quick Answers: How to Eliminate Year-End Tax Stress? Review your books and records now to spot deductions you might miss. Maximize retirement contributions and charitable donations before December 31. Organize receipts and records digitally for easy access. Consult a...

Is Your Business Audit Proof? What Every Owner Needs to Know

We get it—small business accounting in Southeastern Wisconsin is tough enough without the fear of an IRS audit. As your trusted business advisor at The Neal Group, LLC, we've helped countless owners turn audit anxiety into confidence. Audit-proofing isn't about...

Milwaukee Families: Will Updating My W4 Tax Form Boost My Paycheck?

 “A man should never neglect his family for business.” —Walt Disney Quick Answers: Will Updating My W4 Tax Form Increase My Paycheck?Child Tax Credit (CTC) is going up to 2.2K per child, but many will need to update their W4 to see that reflected in...

Who’s the Best Accountant to Help My Milwaukee Business Grow?

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What’s the Last Day to File Taxes on Extension, Milwaukee Taxpayers?

“No plan ever failed due to good planning.” —Jury NelQuick Answers: What’s the Last Day to File Taxes on Extension?October 15, 2025, is the last day to file your 2024 federal return if you filed an extension back in April. If you still owe, penalties and interest...

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