Business Details
Trusted Syracuse CPAs for Audit, Tax, and Advisory Services
Dermody Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC is a trusted accounting firm serving businesses in Western New York. For over 65 years, we have provided auditing, accounting, tax, and consulting services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team of professionals delivers personalized solutions to help clients achieve economic vitality and freedom. We specialize in industries such as manufacturing, agribusiness, construction, and healthcare. Our commitment to quality client service is evident in our diverse team with expertise in auditing, tax planning, and business advisory. We offer services including employee benefit plan audits, custom accounting solutions, and business valuations.Our firm focuses on understanding our clients' operations, past successes, and future goals to create sustainable infrastructure for success. With offices in Syracuse, Auburn, and New Hartford, we serve clients across New York. Our professionals maintain memberships in prestigious organizations like the AICPA and NYSSCPA, ensuring adherence to the highest standards. Through strategic partnerships and continuous education, we remain at the forefront of industry developments to better serve our clients.
Services
Auditing and Accounting
Business Taxation
Business Valuations
Custom Accounting Solutions
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Family Business Services
IT Services
Litigation Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of combined experience in accounting and audit services.
- Our team provides personalized service tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Specialized expertise in manufacturing, agribusiness, healthcare, and not-for-profit industries.
- Dedicated professionals maintain memberships in prestigious organizations like AICPA and NYSSCPA.
- We integrate advanced technologies to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
What people say
Expertise in healthcare accounting
Reliable and proactive advice
Personalized service approach
Industry-specific knowledge
Proactive financial guidance
Services
Auditing and Accounting
We provide comprehensive audit, review, and compilation services tailored to diverse clients. Our risk-based approach ensures efficient engagements by focusing on high-risk areas. Our professionals offer valuable recommendations throughout the year, leveraging specialized training in governmental and not-for-profit audits. We maintain quality through educational programs and independent technical reviews, ensuring compliance with professional standards and client satisfaction.
Business Taxation
Our proactive tax practice helps clients minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance. We specialize in business income taxation, multi-state tax strategies, and succession planning. Our dedicated team provides year-round support, offering expertise in international tax matters and representation before tax agencies. We assist clients through all business life cycles, from formation to acquisitions, leveraging global networks for complex cases.
Custom Accounting Solutions
We deliver scalable outsourced accounting services from basic bookkeeping to complete financial management. Our cloud-based solutions offer real-time financial data access, reducing in-house costs. Services include payroll processing, accounts receivable/payable management, inventory tracking, and advanced reporting. This approach allows businesses to focus on growth while maintaining accurate financial oversight through our trained professionals.
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
We conduct over 50 employee benefit plan audits annually, covering 401(k), defined benefit, and health plans. Our team ensures compliance with ERISA regulations and prepares Form 5500 filings. As AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center members, we maintain rigorous training standards. We offer full-scope and limited-scope audits, accompanied by best practice recommendations to enhance plan administration.
Business Valuations
Our valuation experts assist with shareholder agreements, estate planning, and business transactions. We analyze unique business issues to develop tailored solutions for mergers, acquisitions, and financing needs. Certified professionals hold designations like CVA and ABV. We provide litigation support in matrimonial cases and prepare valuations for tax purposes, combining technical expertise with strategic financial advice.
People
Don Albright
CPA
With over 20 years of auditing experience, Don serves various clients including tax-exempt organizations. He graduated from Columbia College and holds memberships in NYSSCPA and AICPA.
Kathy Burke Barry
CPA
Specializing in manufacturer and family business audits, Kathy chairs our Quality Assurance Committee. She has over 30 years of experience and contributes to industry organizations.
Lori Ciarla
CPA
Leading our Employee Benefit Plan Audit Practice, Lori has 25+ years of experience with not-for-profit and governmental audits. She co-leads our Affordable Housing Audit Practice.
Carolyn Sturick
CEO, CPA
As CEO, Carolyn directs strategic growth while maintaining personalized relationships. She has 30+ years of experience across manufacturing, family businesses, and not-for-profits.
Karen Matticio
CFO, CPA
Karen leads our Physician and Dental Practice groups and Business Valuation Practice. With 30+ years of experience, she specializes in tax and business consulting.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit, review, and compilation services, customized accounting solutions, business valuations, tax planning, and employee benefit plan audits.
Do you specialize in any specific industries?
Yes, we specialize in manufacturing, agribusiness, construction, healthcare practices, not-for-profits, and family-owned businesses.
How can outsourced accounting benefit my business?
Our outsourced solutions reduce costs, provide real-time financial data access, and allow you to focus on core business operations with expert support.
What sets your employee benefit plan audits apart?
We perform over 50 audits annually with specialized expertise in compliance and reporting requirements for various retirement and health plans.
How do you support family-owned businesses?
We offer tailored solutions through all business life cycles, including succession planning, entity formation, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies.
What professional credentials do your staff hold?
Our team includes CPAs, Certified Fraud Examiners, Accredited Business Valuators, and specialists in tax and accounting certifications from major professional organizations.
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