Business Details
34 Years
experience
Certified Public Accountants in Connecticut
Barron & Company & Company is a leading certified public accounting firm established in 1992 with offices in Torrington and Simsbury, Connecticut. Our firm specializes in providing comprehensive tax preparation and planning, financial statement preparation, full-charge bookkeeping, and consulting services to a diverse client base including businesses, individuals, trusts, and nonprofit organizations. With over three decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to help clients navigate complex financial challenges. Our team of CPAs and accounting professionals delivers tailored solutions focused on minimizing tax liabilities, improving financial workflows, and supporting long-term business growth. We maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication, proactive advisory services, and a commitment to staying current with evolving tax regulations.Our practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, business succession planning, entity selection, and estate tax planning. By leveraging the latest accounting technologies, we ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity. Our clients benefit from our deep understanding of industries such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and professional services. We prioritize client education and strategic planning to empower informed financial decisions. As a locally owned firm, we take pride in our community connections and dedication to client success.
Services
Tax Preparation
Financial Statements
Bookkeeping Services
Business Consulting
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in certified public accounting services
- Our team provides personalized tax planning strategies for individuals and businesses
- We serve diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services
- Our proactive approach identifies tax-saving opportunities throughout the year
- We maintain local expertise with offices in both Torrington and Simsbury, CT
Associations and certifications
- CPA
Services
Tax Preparation and Planning
Our tax preparation and planning services help individuals and businesses minimize liabilities while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. We develop customized strategies for tax savings, handle complex filings for various entity types, and provide year-round tax advisory to optimize financial outcomes. Our expertise includes business succession planning and international tax reporting.
Financial Statement Preparation
We prepare audited financial statements that meet banking, regulatory, and investor requirements while providing actionable insights for business decision-making. Our services include review engagements with limited assurance and compilation reports tailored to client needs. We ensure compliance with FASB standards and help businesses analyze cash flow, profitability, and operational efficiency metrics.
Full-Charge Bookkeeping
Our comprehensive bookkeeping services cover accounts payable/receivable management, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and financial record organization. We implement efficient accounting systems for small to mid-sized businesses and provide QuickBooks training to streamline financial operations. Our team ensures accurate record-keeping that forms the foundation for effective financial reporting and business analysis.
Business Consulting
We offer strategic consulting for business entity selection, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning. Our advisory services help clients optimize business structures, improve operational efficiency through performance metrics, and develop growth strategies. We provide objective guidance on financial decisions, tax implications, and long-term business sustainability for both new and established companies.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include trust creation, gift tax strategies, and business succession planning to protect assets and minimize tax burdens. We help clients develop comprehensive plans for wealth transfer, handle fiduciary tax filings, and coordinate with legal professionals to ensure smooth asset distribution while complying with evolving estate tax regulations.
People
Cherie D. Lafazanidis
Managing Partner
Cherie D. Lafazanidis, CPA, leads Barron & Company & Company as Managing Partner with over 25 years of accounting experience. She specializes in tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners, focusing on minimizing tax liabilities through strategic wealth management. Her expertise includes complex tax return preparation and IRS representation.
Michael R. Ruwet
Partner
Michael R. Ruwet, CPA, serves as Partner with expertise in business advisory and financial reporting. He has over 20 years of experience guiding clients through mergers and acquisitions, entity selection, and succession planning. His focus areas include construction and manufacturing industry accounting solutions.
Patrick Perfetto
Director
Patrick Perfetto, CPA, directs our tax compliance division with specialization in nonprofit organization accounting. He brings 18 years of experience in tax-exempt entity compliance, payroll tax reporting, and state franchise tax matters for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Blair H. Waldron
Manager
Blair H. Waldron manages our bookkeeping services division, overseeing financial record organization and QuickBooks implementation for small businesses. With 15 years in practice, he focuses on streamlining accounting processes for startups and growing companies in the professional services sector.
Laura Kulas
Manager
Laura Kulas manages estate and trust planning services, specializing in wealth transfer strategies and fiduciary tax compliance. She has 12 years of experience helping clients protect assets through irrevocable trusts and developing tax-efficient succession plans for family-owned businesses.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation and planning, financial statement preparation, full-charge bookkeeping, business consulting, and estate planning services for individuals and businesses.
Do you serve businesses outside Connecticut?
While our offices are in Torrington and Simsbury, CT, we serve clients nationwide through virtual consultations and cloud-based accounting solutions.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at (860) 489-1994 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment at either our Torrington or Simsbury office locations.
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in serving manufacturing, construction, healthcare, professional services, and nonprofit organizations with tailored accounting solutions.
Do you offer QuickBooks support?
Yes, we provide QuickBooks training and implementation assistance as part of our comprehensive bookkeeping services.
How do you handle tax compliance for businesses?
We offer complete business tax services including payroll tax reporting, state and local tax compliance, and foreign account reporting for businesses.
Reviews (1)
Monica Torrenegra
Jun 14, 2021
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With my sincere gratitud and appreciation I would like to share with you my experience as client of this amazing group of professionals since my arrival to USA. That remotes back to over 25 year ago. I was referred to them by one of their Dentist client and he described them as the best accounting firm he ever had. This was a private office ( a 3 doctor's Practice). Since my first phone call to Barron and Company I was very impressed with the customer service. An appoinment was set up with one of their accountants and that day not only all my questions and concerns were answered but I was given
