Statement of Philosophy - The Firm and Its Objectives

Rives & Associates, LLP (Firm) is a multi-office Professional Limited Liability Partnership engaged in the practice of public accounting with three offices in North Carolina.

We have a primary objective to provide high quality audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to clients in the best professional manner. Our Partners, Managers, and Staff are expected to comply with this statement of philosophy in order to achieve that objective.

We firmly believe that our clients successes, are our own successes, therefore, our goal is to provide professional services in a amanner which leads to our clients success.

“Professionalism” in the accounting profession means integrity, objectivity, independence where required, adherence to professional standards and applicable laws and regulations, and a demonstrated will to maintain and improve the quality of professional services and to withstand all pressures competitive and otherwise, to compromise on principles, standards, and quality. Particularly in the field of auditing, professionalism requires an understanding of and dedication to the public interest.

The public interest in audited financial statements has placed the public accounting profession in a unique position of public trust. Moreover, there is also a significant public interest in the way in which the Firm carries out accounting, tax, and advisory services. Therefore, no client or Firm consideration is allowed to interfere with our ability to carry out our commitment to professionalism.