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Schedule Title: Financial and Business Solutions
FSC Group: 520 (520-7) Financial and Performance Audits
Contract number: GS-23F-0182

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Contract period: May 25, 2006 to May 24, 2011
Contractor's name, address, and phone number:

Contractor's internet address/web site where schedule information can be found: http://www.gkecpa.com/governmental.html
Contract administration source (if different from preceding entry): same
Business size: Small Business

CUSTOMER INFORMATION:
1a. Table of awarded special item number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to item descriptions and awarded price(s).

*Hourly rates: prices shown herein are net (discount deducted)

1b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply. Awarded Pricing.

1c. Contractor is proposing hourly rates. A description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services are as follows:

Labor Category Descriptions – Gaines Kriner Elliott LLP

Partner (10+ yrs): Partners are owners of the Firm and generally possess a minimum of 10+ years experience with at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and a license to practice as a CPA. Partners must possess the necessary leadership skills to manage and grow the Firm. The direct responsibility to manage and grow the Firm includes a lead role in all client service initiatives and administrative matters. Client service initiatives include the enhancement of existing client relationships, the ability to secure and retain new business, and the development of new service offerings. Partners also provide specialized experience which is utilized in a consulting/business advisory role. In particular, this includes the areas of Business Improvement, Business Valuations, Fraud Prevention, and Outsource Controller and CFO services. Please note: All of our Partners are CPAs.

Principal (9 yrs): A Principal is a Partner-in Training, and has made a commitment to the firm to strive for an ownership position. A Principal has at least 9 years experience - three years as a Manager or equivalent, holds at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and has attained their license to practice as a CPA. A Principal must possess leadership qualities, technical competence in at least one area of specialization and the ability to contribute to Firm growth as well as the necessary skills to assist with Firm administrative matters. Also includes focus and 3+ years hands-on experience in a field of specialization such as tax, audit, business valuations, business improvement services, or outsource controller/ CFO. Please note: All of our Principals are CPAs.

Manager: A Manager has strong ability to maintain solid client relationships, effectively supervise staff, demonstrate a strong commitment to the firm, and perform work on all levels of engagements with little supervision. Directly supervises professional staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Bachelors degree (B.A.) in accounting from accredited four-year college or university. Must be a CPA with at least Supervisor-level qualifications and 7 years of experience. Ability to document high competence in supervisor job standards. Experience with our firm as a Supervisor or from an outside firm.

Promoting the firm to increase profits. Begins writing for professional publications. Continues participation in civic, business and professional organizations, while targeting contacts with professionals (i.e., doctors, lawyers, bankers, and realtors). Recruiting qualified staff and taking on administrative duties.

Supervisor: A Supervisor is a CPA who, having demonstrated some leadership abilities at the senior accountant level, now assumes supervision of all lower-level staff and accepts increasing responsibility for while continuing to increase and strengthen client relationships.

Four year college degree in accounting and 3 to 7 years’ experience with our firm as a Senior Accountant or from an outside firm.

Management skills being built include: beginning to "mentor" staff by providing guidance and serving as a professional role model; becoming more conscious of the need to increase firm growth through new business; identifying new services which may be sold to clients and continue attempts to attract new clients; and promote the firm image through participation in civic, professional and business organizations, speaking engagements, and seminars.

Senior Accountant: Senior Accountants have demonstrated leadership qualities, effective communication, and a strong commitment to the firm. Having exhibited aptitude for duties of Staff Accountants, Seniors begin to assume supervisory roles and delegate work effectively, while increasing contact with clients. Four year college degree in accounting. 2 to 4 years experience with our firm as a Level II associate or equivalent experience in government, industry, or public accounting.

Must be able to show 10 jobs in which he/she supervised at least one staff person in field. Demonstrating ability to sell new services to existing clients and to begin to attract new business to the firm. Taking an interest in administrative activities: staff evaluations, performance reviews, recruiting and developing office policy. Working with management on in-house training programs including CPE and other presentations. Continuing participation in civic events while continuing to reflect firm image and to attract new business.