Some aspects of our practice do not readily lend themselves to stereotypes and classifications. For example, we are often called on to answer "what if" questions. The question might be "what if we adopted a deferred compensation plan instead of an annual bonus and the deferral is vested over three or four years?" A derivative is the "how do we do this" question; for example, "how do we pull together the expected backup and documentation for the due diligence exam our potential purchaser wants to conduct next week?" We particularly enjoy this sort of problem-solving engagement because it allows our professionals to participate in the ongoing nature of our client's operations. These assignments involve us in the operational aspects of business. We consider ourselves particularly helpful in special projects; at the same time we avoid portraying ourselves as "expert in everything" and will quickly tell clients whether or not their special projects are within our areas of expertise. Ask us. We may have experience with the sort of problem you are experiencing.
