An important factor when choosing a CPA firm is the firm's reputation among the clients it serves. Our Firm, our partners and professional employees have earned and maintained a reputation of excellence with our clients.

"I have enjoyed working with members of Hochschild, Bloom & Company. They have made many positive contributions to our financial systems that will help make the City stronger."

City Manager City Of Ellisville,
Missouri

"Hochschild, Bloom & Company references reported a very high level of quality of the firm. The firm brought a level of intelligence and knowledge to their cities that they have not seen in the past."

Board of Aldermen Minutes City of Brentwood,
Missouri

"As independent auditors, Hochschild, Bloom & Company also provide an objective outside review of management's performance in reporting operating results and financial condition."

Treasurer
Public Water Supply District #2 of St. Charles County

Hochschild, Bloom & Company LLP ensures technical competence of its staff by dedicating specialized expertise to individuals with broad experience and training. The value of our services is enhanced for our clients. Twenty professionals of our staff have substantial training and experience in solving problems for governmental and nonprofit agencies.

Qualifications that attest to our expertise are as follows:

• Preparation of reports for various governmental units which have received the annual GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award.
• Three HB&Co. associates on the GFOA Special Review Committee who review CAFRs for the GFOA Certificate of Achievement.
• Contract with the Missouri State Board of Accountancy to review governmental and other types of audit reports and working papers prepared by other CPAs.
• Performance of a two-year financial audit and an economy and efficiency audit of the office of the Missouri State Auditor for the period ending June 30, 1991.
• Partner of Governmental Services who currently serves on the Missouri Society of CPA's Committee on Governmental Accounting, following two of our partners past service on the same committee.
• Focus on your organization's accounting system to maximize efficiency and effectiveness as it relates to governmental accounting.
• Computer consultation capabilities on systems installations and application.
• Active membership of the Government Finance Officers Association, its St. Louis Chapter, the Missouri Municipal League, the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association and City Clerks Association.
• Registered with the American Institute of CPAs as accounting and auditing peer reviewers in the areas of state and local governments and audits under Government Auditing Standards.
• Performance of speaking engagements on government topics.
• Governmental audit staff who have exceeded the education requirements of Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
• Two Supervisors who have received the AICPA's Certificate of Educational Achievement in the Governmental Accounting and Auditing Program.

"Thanks to Hochschild, Bloom & Company for their able assistance and for the professional manner in which they helped prepare and complete our comprehensive annual financial report in a timely manner."

Michael D. Williams heads up the Governmental Services area of HB&Co. He is a CPA with over 14 years experience providing a wide range of financial and accounting services to governmental organizations.