Where are you based out of?
Our headquarters and most of our team leads are based out of our Northern Virginia office. However, our team is geographically disbursed, not just throughout the US but throughout the globe. This allows us to ensure service availability for our clients throughout the day.
Do you work remotely or on site?
Our professionals are highly adaptable in terms of where we carry out our work. Our staff members can operate either at the client’s location or remotely from our Ijaz Group offices. We collaborate with each client to devise a detailed plan, and in many instances, our clients have the option to utilize our office space for additional purposes.
How does pricing for our services work?
We charge a fee schedule that is entirely based on your needs and scope of work. We recognize the importance of cost containment which is why we have never had any cost over-runs with any of our clients. We practice and plan our engagements in a manner that avoids any surprises.
How long does it take for you to onboard a client?
Once you agree to work with us, we start our client orientation right away! We make sure we invest the time and effort to truly understand your organization, operations, and scope of work so we can offer you the best combination of efficiency and quality.
Do you prepare Form 990s?
Yes — we prepare Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, and 990-T, along with state charitable registrations. If your audit firm prepares your 990, we prepare the workpapers and manage the process on your side.
Do you work with organizations that have federal grants?
Yes. We handle grant accounting under Uniform Guidance, funder reporting, indirect cost rates, and single audit preparation.
How do you track restricted funds?
Restricted contributions and grants are tracked separately from day one — by funder, by purpose, and by budget line — so you always know what’s available to spend and what’s committed.
What accounting software do you work with?
Most of our clients run on Sage Intacct or QuickBooks Online. We implement, optimize, and provide ongoing support for both — and we’ll give you an honest read on which fits your organization.
Can you help us get ready for an audit?
Yes. We prepare schedules, manage the auditor’s request list, and keep books audit-ready year-round. We don’t perform audits ourselves — independence rules mean your auditor shouldn’t also keep your books — which makes us the ideal partner on your side of the table.
Do you only work with nonprofits?
Nonprofits are our specialty and the majority of our practice. We also support select private businesses, but our systems, team training, and expertise are built around nonprofit financial management.