Business Details
46 Years
experience
Certified Accounting & Financial Advisory Services
McClanathan, Burg & Associates (MBA) is a full-service accounting firm committed to delivering exceptional financial guidance and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals and businesses. With over 30 years of experience serving the Tampa Bay area, our team prioritizes client satisfaction through ethical practices and unwavering integrity. Founded in the 1980s, our firm has built a reputation for excellence in tax planning, forensic accounting, litigation support, and business consulting. Partners Jeff McClanathan and Todd Burg, practicing together since 1990, lead a team of certified professionals dedicated to personalized service and strategic solutions.We leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline processes while maintaining a client-centric approach that emphasizes transparency and trust. Our expertise spans audit assurance, estate planning, business valuations, and financial advisory services tailored to complex client needs. Recognized for our courtroom testimony skills and adherence to AICPA and USPAP standards, we serve as trusted advisors in both litigation and business strategy contexts. Through continuous innovation and a focus on long-term client relationships, MBA remains a leader in the financial services industry.
Services
Tax Services
Accounting
Litigation Support
Valuation Advisory
Forensic Accounting
Business Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years serving Tampa Bay with personalized financial solutions
- Certified professionals with courtroom-tested litigation expertise
- Adherence to AICPA and USPAP valuation standards
- Comprehensive services from tax planning to forensic accounting
- Technology-driven processes with human-centered client service
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- USPAP
What people say
Ethical practices
Excellent service
Expert testimony
Personalized approach
Timely responses
Services
Tax Services
Our tax planning services help high-net-worth individuals and businesses minimize tax liabilities through strategic planning and compliance expertise. We offer personalized solutions for federal, state, and local tax returns, estate tax planning, and international tax compliance. With deep knowledge of current tax laws, we develop long-term strategies to optimize financial outcomes while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting team investigates financial discrepancies, fraud, and asset mismanagement with meticulous attention to detail. We provide expert testimony in legal proceedings and support litigation with accurate financial analysis. Services include marital dissolution support, embezzlement investigations, and business valuation for legal disputes, all conducted by certified professionals with courtroom experience.
Business Valuation
We deliver precise business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, and legal proceedings using industry-standard methodologies. Our certified valuators analyze financial statements, market conditions, and operational metrics to determine accurate business worth. Services support litigation, tax compliance, and strategic decision-making with defensible valuation reports adhering to AICPA and USPAP standards.
Audit & Assurance
Our audit services ensure financial statement accuracy and regulatory compliance through comprehensive examinations of accounting records. We offer audit, review, and compilation services tailored to business needs, with specialized expertise in employee benefit plan audits. Our approach combines risk assessment with operational efficiency recommendations to enhance financial reporting quality and internal controls.
Litigation Support
We provide expert litigation support through financial analysis, expert testimony, and damage calculations in legal disputes. Our team assists with marital dissolution, business valuations, and commercial litigation by preparing defensible financial evidence. Certified professionals work closely with attorneys to develop strategic case approaches and settlement negotiations supported by detailed financial documentation.
People
Jeff McClanathan
Partner
Certified Public Accountant with extensive litigation support experience, Jeff has practiced since 1990 specializing in forensic accounting and business valuations. He provides expert testimony in state and federal courts while leading MBA's strategic direction.
Todd Burg
Partner
Accredited Business Valuator with 30+ years of experience, Todd specializes in tax planning and business consulting. He co-founded MBA's litigation support practice and serves as a trusted advisor for high-net-worth clients across Florida.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full-service accounting including payroll processing, financial statement preparation, QuickBooks support, depreciation management, and customized accounting policies tailored to business needs.
How do you handle business valuations?
Our certified valuators use AICPA and USPAP standards to analyze financial data, market conditions, and operational metrics, delivering defensible valuations for mergers, legal disputes, and tax compliance purposes.
Are you available for urgent tax matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent tax issues and typically respond to inquiries within hours during regular business hours for timely resolution.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, our digital client center enables remote collaboration with clients nationwide while maintaining compliance with state-specific tax and accounting regulations.
What sets you apart from other accounting firms?
Our unique combination of courtroom-tested litigation expertise, certified professionals, and personalized service approach differentiates us in complex financial advisory matters.
Reviews (2)
Evan
Jan 04, 2019
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Want to pay to audit your own taxes? This is your place! We sold a condo downtown and also purchased a house last year and wanted to hire a firm to handle everything to ensure we didn't have any issues. At our first meeting they said it would be "a few hundred" but no more than $400 to do our taxes. When the time came to complete our filing, the bill came to a staggering $650, but that's not the best part... Upon my own review of the filing, they omitted multiple items that we supplied receipts for namely, 2 new cars. This error (once fixed) reduced our owed amount by $520!! Not only did they brush
Clifford Wells
Dec 13, 2018
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I had the pleasure of meeting Debby Johnston at this group. She is incredibly knowledgeable and hard working. What a great firm.
