No. We have approximately 400 clients that we work with long distance. In fact, we have numerous clients that have been clients for many years that we have never met face to face. With technology today, it's easy and secure.
Overview of Firm Portal
Use this guide to help you use the firm portal
The firm portal is a safe and secure way to share documents and access invoices. Invoices can even be paid through the portal.
First Time Sign In - When you are granted access to the firm portal, a welcome email is sent to you. Open the email and click Sign in to your account. The Sign In page opens in your web browser. Enter your email address and the temporary password from the welcome email. Click Login.
Complete the welcome form. When creating your new firm portal password, note that the password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least one number, one uppercase letter, and one lower case letter. Click Sign In.
Set Your Password
Use Something You Will Remember
After signing in the first time with the temporary password we send, you will be prompted to set your password to something you will remember. We do not have access to your password.
Notification that your password has been changed appears. Click Back to Login
The Sign In page reappears. This time (and for any future sign in) enter your email address and the new password you just created and click Login.
Password Reset
Forgot Your Password?
In the event that you forget your password, simply click "Forgot Password" on the login screen, enter your email address that you use to login and click submit.
An email with a link will be sent to you.
Working with Documents
The firm portal displays a list of documents for your account
Searching for Documents - Select the search button and enter the document name (or a portion of the document name) in the box. Documents matching the search string are listed. Click X to clear the search.
Filtering the Document List - Select the filter button and the filter menu appears. Select how you want to sort and order the document list. Downloading Documents - Find the document in the list and click Download.
Uploading Documents - In the Uploading Documents pane on the main window, do one of the following: Find the file or files in the File Explorer and drag and drop them onto the pane. Or, select Browse File. From the Open window find and select the document and click Open. The Upload New Document window appears. Select a document tag to categorize the document. Click UPLOAD.
Deleting Documents - Select the document name, then select Delete Document. Working with Invoices - The Invoices tab on the firm portal displays a list of invoices for your account. Click the Make Payment button. The Make a Payment window appears. If you see the payment method to use listed, go to step 4. Otherwise, click Add Card. Enter the information for the new payment method and click SUBMIT.
Check the payment method and click NEXT. Click PAY. Payment confirmation appears. Click CLOSE. Notice that once the page is refreshed, the invoice is marked as paid.
If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to call us for help.
Our specialty is tax and has been since 1957
We are a small firm in a small town, but we do a big job for a lot of people. We are located in Arab, Alabama and although we serve clientele in all fifty states and nineteen foreign countries, our primary market is Nashville to Birmingham.
- Bara Business
1957 - 1993 - Cook & LaGrone
1994 - 1997 - Cook & Co. Tax Advisors
1998 - Present
Do I have to make the trip to Arab to file my taxes?
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes. We lose a number of clients each year to various reasons like death, they move away and are uncomfortable with the long-distance relationship, or their daughter marries a CPA, so we need to take on new clients due to this attrition.
Check our BBB Rating & Reviews
If you are considering contacting us for services, I encourage you to check out our reviews and rating at the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama by clicking here.
What Our Clients Say About Us
We use Cook & Co to do our personal and business tax filings. All of our questions are answered and we walk away from the visit feeling confident with our current business tax strategies.
Client
***** ***** goes beyond expectations. He even told us what would happen in 2018 when the new tax law takes effect. And gave us some more options that we did not know.
Client
I met with Cook & Co. yesterday for the first time. What a pleasant experience! Their ability to discuss tax law in a way that I could understand it was much appreciated. I'm glad I switched!
New Client
As usual our tax return was completed quickly and efficiently. We had a few different items to add through inheritance from my wife's father. As expected, **** knew exactly what to do. She has been doing our tax return for several years, and we expect to continue to use her in the future.
Client
Great firm...bright, quality return preps, very user friendly, have your best interests at heart...short and long term. Used for over 15+ years. THEY DO NOT DISAPPOINT and will definitely save you tax $$ and unwanted adverse implications.
Client
Cook Accounting is the most reliable accounting service I have ever used. Everyone who works there understands and is absolutely competent. Unequivocally recommend Cook's.
Client
We have been using Cook & Co for almost 3 decades. They are professional, personable, and always up-to-date on the latest tax codes. Highly recommend. Not only do they prepare your taxes, but also support you if audited.
Client
I have used Cook and Company for 27 years. They have always done excellent work, answered all my questions and I leave there feeling confident that my tax return was done right. I've never been audited but feel sure that they would represent me well should that ever occur. I highly recommend them. It is very worth the drive to Arab.
Client
I have been using Cook and Co for over 15 years now and I would not even think to go elsewhere. This team is second to none. Period
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