Clark County at Work: Opsahl, Dawson PS What the business does: Opsahl, Dawson P. Dawson believes in great customer service and helping customers achieve their financial goals. Its secure computer system allows staff to work with clients remotely. Another challenge is operating in two separate locations. How has the economy affected your business: Dawson said customers value customer service as they look for answers on how they can run their businesses smarter and leaner amid a tough economy. Opsahl, Dawson is deadline-driven and successful at completing projects on budget and in time for its clients. is a full-service accounting firm. What's ahead: The first thing that comes to mind, Dawson said, is the April 15 tax due date. It provides services including bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning and preparation, financial statements, business consulting and banking assistance using paperless technologies. Greatest challenge: Dawson said the greatest challenge for any CPA business is how to survive the tax season. Opsahl's clients benefited by getting some significant tax refunds in 2009 and 2010, when the IRS allowed taxpayers to carry back business losses and recover taxes paid five years prior. Two years ago, the firm developed paperless practices as an effort to raise efficiency. 1 through April 15. It has developed a very unique scheduling system that allows for a smooth workflow. The company has plans to install some faster, more robust servers internally to support its growing paperless practice and also upgrade its phone system. |