Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted CPA & Business Consulting Services in South Bend
Christine A. Lauber is a Certified Public Accountant and Consultant with over 30 years of experience serving small business owners. Our mission focuses on empowering entrepreneurs through structured financial frameworks, including the proprietary Information Growth Ladder system developed from decades of practical application. We combine CPA expertise with real-world business ownership insights, having transitioned from traditional accounting services to specialized management consulting in 2013.Our approach emphasizes creating sustainable business practices through four progressive tiers of financial information systems. With academic credentials from Indiana University South Bend and recognition from the Small Business Administration, we maintain active involvement in professional organizations like the Indiana CPA Society while delivering tailored solutions to Northern Indiana businesses and remote clients nationwide.
Services
Operational Improvement
Information Reporting Systems
Performance Measurement
Business Planning
Estate Planning & Administration
Litigation Support
Remote Consulting Services
Financial Projections
Process Optimization
Data Analytics
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined CPA and business ownership experience
- Our proprietary Information Growth Ladder system builds sustainable financial frameworks
- We provide practical solutions from a former small business owner's perspective
- Our consulting approach integrates academic expertise with real-world application
- We maintain active involvement in professional accounting organizations
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- CGMA
Services
Operational Improvement
Our Operational Improvement service reviews and enhances business processes for maximum efficiency. We analyze existing systems to identify inefficiencies, implement streamlined workflows, and establish organized financial tracking mechanisms. This foundational service creates the structure necessary for accurate financial decision-making.
Information Reporting Systems
We design comprehensive reporting systems that transform raw data into actionable insights. Our approach creates consistent, categorized financial reports that reveal business trends and performance gaps. This service establishes the framework for informed management decisions through reliable data visualization.
Performance Measurement
Our performance measurement service identifies key business metrics and implements monitoring systems. We develop customized tracking mechanisms that assign accountability and measure progress against strategic goals. This enables continuous improvement through data-driven management practices.
Business Planning
We create forward-looking business plans using data analytics from previous stages. Our planning service assesses project requirements, develops financial projections, and evaluates feasibility of growth initiatives. This strategic approach provides clear roadmaps for sustainable business development.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service manages asset review, beneficiary designations, and transfer strategies. We assist with pre-death planning and post-death administration, including asset discovery, valuation, and final tax returns. This comprehensive approach ensures smooth wealth transition.
People
Christine A. Lauber
Certified Public Accountant and Consultant
CPA and CGMA with 30+ years of experience, author of Anatomy of Accounting, former small business owner, and Indiana University South Bend graduate. Specializes in business consulting and financial frameworks.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide operational improvement assessments, information reporting systems, and performance measurement frameworks tailored to small business needs.
Do you work with businesses outside Northern Indiana?
Yes, we offer remote consulting services to businesses across the United States while maintaining our South Bend, IN headquarters.
What is the Information Growth Ladder system?
Our proprietary four-tier system progressively builds business management capabilities through operational review, reporting systems, performance metrics, and strategic planning.
Can you assist with estate planning matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning services including asset review, beneficiary designations, and post-death administration support.
What makes your consulting approach unique?
Our methodology combines CPA expertise with practical business ownership experience, having operated successfully for over three decades.
Do you offer litigation support services?
Yes, we provide financial record analysis and planning assistance for divorce actions and other litigation matters requiring accounting expertise.
