Question 1:  What kind of balancing do you do? Answer: We perform a triple check of the Trust Account.  Taking the company sweep reports (1), the Bank Statement (2), and the receipt book, either from your management system, our system, or your manual receipts (3) and cross check them with each other.  This guarantees accuracy between your agency, the bank and the carrier(s).   By performing this triple check we are able to visually see double sweeps, internal errors (hopefully not theft), under and over sweeps, and non swept receipts that could then equal unpaid commissions.  These items are provided to you at the end of the month on a "hot sheet" for your attention, and action. Question 2:  You mentioned your system for receipts, what is this? Answer:  We have developed a very simple receipting system for those agencies that want only to give receipts via the computer and retain hard copies (Files) of all other information. Its a window based database, receipting system thats installed at a very low cost to your agency. Question 3:  Why don't you charge more for the receipting system?   Answer:  We install the receipting system at a low cost for two reasons.  First, it makes the month end balancing smoother by being electronic, secondly, we are looking for a long term relationship and feel that this system helps both of us achieve this while staying audit worthy. Question 4: Speaking of Fees, what do you charge for your services? The fees are based on your volume and vary from agency to agency.  The Average office will be $250.00 a month for the complete services.  For more information email me, or see my fee page. Question 5:  What if I'm audited, then what? Answer:  Not to worry.  We are with you every step of the way.  If we have been working on your account prior, we are more than ready for the audit.  If not, we will get your account ready and help represent you. Question 6:  My agency is in a different state than you, is this a problem? Answer:  Once again, not at all.  We stay up on the various state requirements via the Insurance Commissioners website. We walk you through the monthly preparation of reports that are needed, you send  to us the information needed, either electronically or via the mail. If you need representation in an audit, or would like the receipting system installed we do ask for help in covering travel expenses for the original installation.  We try to make it as simple of a process for everyone. Question 7:  How do I get started? Answer:  Great !!  First send us an email at tony@intrustaccounting.com and we will get in touch with you and go from there.  We look forward to working with you.