Manzana was a family owned business since 1922 and Linkenheimer has been the family’s accounting firm for many decades. In more recent years our main contacts have been Mike Musson, Chrisi Valencia, and Carl Oblad in tax. In 2012 Manzana was sold to Agrial (a French co-op) and Mike and Christi implemented the purchase accounting entries and created a consolidating trial balance for USA operations.
At the time I accepted the controller position with Manzana, my background was primarily in high-tech manufacturing and aerospace, and did not include any experience in the food industry. I was very fortunate to have Mike and Christi to work with, and to explain the general business model for Manzana Products. They continue to compile annual financial statements for banking purposes in addition to our USA tax returns.
Most recently, Christi created a worksheet as a “bridge” from the US GAAP accounting to the tax return. Mike attended meetings and a conference call to France to explain the differences between US GAAP and USA tax accounting to the French finance team, giving them a better understanding of, and comfort with the year-end Tax Provision and the submitted Tax Return.
The entire team with whom I’ve worked is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. They are quick to respond to questions and concerns. Our year-end reporting coincides with the Linkenheimer annual company conference, yet the team is on hand evenings and weekends from wherever they are to complete the tax provision and assist with any issues that arise during the process.
I would highly recommend Linkenheimer to my business associates or to family members who require the assistance of a CPA firm.
