Our responsibilities as agent of the owner(s): Ensure the accuracy of information, the accuracy of payroll tax deposits, loan covenants, timely bank deposits, effective cash management, the confidentiality of information, the security of data and documents. Carrier of personal liability, assume responsibility for: The integrity of checks (as an authorized representative), [Insufficient funds to a payee], Trust fund taxes (like payroll tax withheld), data breaches, data backups and protection, sufficient insurance coverage (for example, errors and commissions, cybercrime) Supporting the CPA with year-end information, you provide documentation for: The preparation of tax returns, capital, handling questions about compliance with reporting (foreign banking and 1099s), request for info on any items identified as a potential trigger event Providing details on assets, provide documentation for: Bank reconciliations, The Accounts Receivable Aging report and any uncollectible accounts, related party receivables, Inventory on hand at year end, quantity, and cost; The fixed asset schedules In your role providing details on liabilities. Provide documentation for: New debt obligations (for example, copies of agreement and terms), loan statements with year-end balance, credit card statements at year end, copies of leases, purchase agreements, or equipment financing arrangements made during the year, copies of sales tax returns filed, copies of payroll tax returns and Forms W-2 and W-3 Providing details on equities, you provide documentation for: Any changes in ownership or capital accounts, contributions and distributions by/to owners (this includes loans), prior year equity adjustments In your role supporting the CPA with changes to the client’s permanent file, you provide documentation for any of the following: Original IRS notification of Employer Identification Number, Articles of Incorporation, Stock Certificate Data. Ownership Information: Names, Addresses, % of ownership, and EIN # • Closing statements for any real estate bought or sold