Andrews, Strong & Associates conducts fee based services, installing computer based accounting systems such as Small Business Manager from Microsoft, recruiting down to earth accountants and recruiting systems level software and firmware engineers. We also search for senior IT Executives and CIOs ( who relate Information Technology to strict business goals ). All work is fee based.

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Accounting/Finance

We specialize in installing computer based accounting systems for small companies. We have unusual experience with serialized inventory control and Small Business Manager from Microsoft. We also offer regular bookkeeping services. 

IT Consulting

We offer our clients seasoned professionals with both a strong background in computer systems and business practices. Our consultants may have held senior management positions after acquiring low level technical skills or they may have many years experience setting up accounting systems or operating them. The quality we seek is pragmatic. They are expected to be productive and useful immediately. Our focus is on small and medium sized businesses which typically are both entrepreneurial and opportunistic. We can produce business plans but more normally our role is to develop systems which provide essential information to manage the business and respond tactically to opportunities which arise.

Recruiting Accounting/Finance staff.

We have a strong background in small businesses, those less than $50m in sales. Our staff are hands on, that is both qualified accountants, managers and computer savvy. They are also familiar with computer based accounting systems, their strengths and weaknesses, how they should be implemented, the necessary controls, and specifically how a diverse range of transactions should be entered.

Recruiting Real Time Software Engineers.

Our particular expertise lies in the areas of firmware and embedded software, and device drivers. As the public acquires more and more 'smart' devices, so grows the demand for software engineers who can write software embedded  in these devices. The devices could be organizers, telephones, remote controls, automobiles controls, storage devices, network switches, multimedia, medical equipment, flight entertainment systems and so on. 

Recruiting Hardware Engineers

Our expertise here relates to the development of ASICs. We have worked on the development side of the compilers, optimizers and debuggers used by these engineers as well as the hardware engineers themselves doing the design.

Recruiting IT Managers play a crucial role in business processes, however because of the incredible diversity of hardware products, just to get it all to work together is often a major achievement. Our team approach identifies the essential business process and IT skills required for IT to perform. This enables us with your executive committee to build the manager profile you need.  Using our network, we can then identify those managers who can accomplish your corporate objectives. Or, of course, we could assist you in outsourcing the function. We have a unique methodology which ensures that CIOs or managers truly understand how business processes relate to technology. Our unique methodology has been honed over the years which typically results in both better performance and lower costs. The staff we find have the same philosophy. Using a pragmatic approach developed in the US, UK and New Zealand, we summarize the role IT plays in business processes. This approach produces three key results. First, it enables companies to calculate the costs of their business processes. Secondly, this highlights those areas where performance improvement is crucial for corporate competitiveness, and where costs can be reduced. Thirdly, it indicates the skills needed to get IT on track to truly support business & financial goals. ASA with practical business sense, solid understanding of technology and a proven methodology can help IT deliver on the company’s financial future.

Who are we?

Andrews, Strong & Associates has offices in Southern California and Chicago. We have line management experience in the consulting assignments we offer. 

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Andrews, Strong & Associates is located in Southern California & Chicago. Our hours are typically 9.30am to 6.30pm PST. The easiest way to contact us is through email or leave a voice mail message. We will get back to you within one business day.

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