Davis & Cole, L.L.P.
Dental practice consulting and accounting for dentists
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Physicians |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Credentials | Certified Public Accountant (CPA); American Institute of Certified Public Accountants member; Alabama Society of Public Accountants member; Mississippi Society of Public Accountants member; BS in Accounting, Athens State University |
| Practice | Davis Cole CPA Dental Consulting |
Davis & Cole, L.L.P. is a CPA firm that offers business coaching and consulting to dental practice owners. The two partners, Michael Lance Davis and Thomas Michael Cole, combine accounting with practice management. The team has almost fifty years of dental industry experience. They work with general dentists and specialists at any stage, from opening a practice to selling it. They serve dozens of dental offices around the country.
What Davis helps with
They help dental owners raise production and profit. They also cover the money side, from taxes and payroll to planning.
- Raising production and profitability
- Improving patient case acceptance
- Buying a first dental practice
- Preparing to sell a practice and retire
- Reviewing practice valuations and contracts
- Building and reviewing associateship contracts
- Budgeting and forecasting
Who Davis works with
Clients are general dentists and specialists. Some are opening a new practice. Others want to grow, add associates, open a second location, or plan an exit. The firm also works with family practice physician offices and other small businesses.
How Davis works
Work starts with a full practice assessment. The team reviews operations, finances, clinical protocols, communication and patient experience. They work with the practice leadership team to find strengths and weak spots. Then they build a personal improvement plan.
Background and qualifications
Davis & Cole is a firm of Certified Public Accountants and dental office consultants. Michael Lance Davis has over 25 years in dental and medical practice management, tax compliance and tax planning. He earned an accounting degree from Athens State University in 1993 and his CPA license in 1994. Thomas Michael Cole has consulted with dental practices for over twenty years. He started as Controller for a multi-million dollar soft drink company, and began working in dental accounting and consulting in 2000.
Davis & Cole, L.L.P. pricing
Programs and services
- Dental practice assessment
- Practice management consulting
- Practice transition support
- Financial management and accounting
- Tax and payroll services
Davis & Cole, L.L.P. reviews
The CoachVouch take
A CPA firm that pairs dental accounting with practice coaching, with almost fifty years in the dental industry.
Best for dentists who want one team for accounting, growth and exit planning.
Common questions
How much does Davis & Cole, L.L.P. charge?
Coaching with Davis runs $160 to $225 an hour. Message Davis from this page for an exact quote.
What does Davis & Cole, L.L.P. help with?
Davis & Cole, L.L.P. helps with raising production and profitability, improving patient case acceptance, buying a first dental practice and preparing to sell a practice and retire.
Is Davis & Cole, L.L.P. certified?
Davis & Cole, L.L.P. lists: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); American Institute of Certified Public Accountants member; Alabama Society of Public Accountants member; Mississippi Society of Public Accountants member; BS in Accounting, Athens State University.
Can Davis & Cole help with buying or selling a dental practice?
Yes. They review practice valuations and contracts for first-time buyers and for owners preparing to sell and retire.
Does Davis & Cole work with specialists as well as general dentists?
Yes. They work with both general dentists and specialists.
How do I contact Davis & Cole, L.L.P.?
Send Davis a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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