If Cruise & Associates makes a mistake do I have to pay the penalty?
No, if the penalty is at the fault of Cruise & Associates, we will pay it.
Will my accountant return my calls and emails promptly?
Yes, we have a firm goal of returning all client contacts the same day or no later than the next business day. So you will always here back from us.
Where is Cruise & Associates located?
We are a regional business, income tax & financial services firm with offices in Albion, Columbus, Grand Island, Lincoln, Norfolk, Omaha and Wayne Nebraska. Click this link to view our Contact Us page or Our Associates page to contact one of our Associates directly.
What services does Cruise & Associates have to offer?
Cruise & Associates is a full service income tax, business, and financial services firm. Please click on the “Services” icon on the tool bar across the top of our web site to learn more about the services that we have to offer.
How much would you charge to file our year-end taxes?
Each client needs in this area is unique. That is why we offer all new clients a free initial consultation. At that meeting, we will review your situation and then in most cases give you a quote to complete the project.
What’s your hourly fee?
We are a fixed fee firm. What this means is we bill you for a project and not for every minute we spend working on it. In all cases, our fees are quoted up front and then are fixed, so there are no surprises. We then take the risk on how much time it is [...]
Do you give advice based on my financials?
Yes, your financial statements have a wealth of information within them, and if you are like most people, you don’t know how to tap into that information. We do! We make it a point to meet with each of our business clients multiple times throughout the year. At those meetings, we will talk about and [...]
Do I have the same accountant all the time?
Yes, we believe the best results come from us getting to know our clients, and the best way to do that is to have our clients work with the same accountant, and bookkeeper (if needed), day in and day out. Unlike a lot of firms that assign work based on whoever has the time, we [...]
Is it a lot of work to change accountants?
No, we understand that it might feel like that but we are here to help make this transition as smooth as possible. We have a dedicated Associate whose full-time job is to help you with that process. We can also contact your previous accountant and request any information we may need directly from them. Think [...]
Why do I feel like a small fish in a big pond with my current accounting services?
You won’t with Cruise & Associates. You do not just drop off your information at the front desk. Our associates meet and talk with our clients. You will have one accountant and if needed one bookkeeper who works on your business and is looking out for your best interests. By taking this personal approach, we [...]