Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions
Brock Schechter & Polakoff combines a diverse set of services into a tailored business experience. With a 53-year track record and an impressively low turnover rate, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of quality. Our team of 8 partners and 65 employees includes specialists with 36 professional designations, ensuring clients receive expert guidance across accounting, tax, consulting, and HR services. We prioritize teamwork, leveraging collective expertise to address unique client needs efficiently. Our proactive approach focuses on solving problems before they arise, emphasizing transparency, no hidden fees, and long-term client relationships. Recognized as one of New York State's Best Companies to Work For, we foster a culture of balance, combining hands-on involvement with strategic problem-solving.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by 14 consecutive peer review passes, the highest industry recognition. We serve clients throughout New York State and Ontario, Canada, offering tailored solutions for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and nonprofits. Our client-centric philosophy ensures accessibility to partners and management, with a focus on timely, accurate service. By staying ahead of emerging issues, we help clients navigate complex regulatory environments, from international tax compliance to SOC engagements.
Services
Audit of Financial Statements
Retirement Plan Audits
Outsourced Accounting Services
International Tax Services
Outsourced HR Services
SOC Engagements
Business Consulting
Wealth Management
Peer Review Services
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in accounting and consulting.
- Our team consists of certified experts with 36 professional designations.
- We provide proactive, client-focused solutions tailored to your needs.
- Recognized for excellence through 14 consecutive peer review passes.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or boilerplate approaches.
What people say
Exceptional availability
Timely and accurate answers
Exceed expectations
Proactive planning
Deep industry knowledge
Services
Audit of Financial Statements
Our audit services ensure compliance with professional standards through meticulous planning and timely execution. We help businesses reduce inefficiencies, prevent fraud, and enhance financial credibility. Our team provides tailored assurance solutions for corporations, nonprofits, and government entities.
Outsourced Accounting Services
We offer part-time bookkeeping with full-time accuracy, including monthly reporting and cloud-based tools. Our services scale with your business, providing CFO-level insights without in-house costs. We focus on interpreting financial data to support strategic decision-making.
International Tax Services
We assist businesses and individuals with cross-border tax planning and compliance. Our expertise includes FBAR reporting, related-party transactions, and multinational tax strategies. We help clients minimize double taxation and meet complex international filing requirements.
Outsourced HR Services
Our HR services include talent management, employee handbooks, and compliance audits. We help businesses develop effective HR programs, improve employee relations, and maintain regulatory compliance through customized training and policy development.
SOC Engagements
We conduct SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports to evaluate internal controls for service organizations. These engagements enhance client trust, improve risk management, and provide competitive advantages through third-party assurance of data security and operational integrity.
People
Ray Crane
Partner
With decades of experience, Ray Crane provides expert audit and assurance services. He specializes in financial statement audits and compliance engagements, bringing technical expertise to clients across multiple industries while maintaining BS&P's quality standards.
Melissa Stevener
Partner
Melissa Stevener leads outsourced accounting solutions, helping businesses streamline financial operations. Her expertise in controller services and cloud-based accounting tools enables clients to focus on growth while maintaining accurate financial records.
Peter Ruocco
Partner
Peter Ruocco specializes in international tax compliance and business consulting. With extensive experience in cross-border transactions, he advises clients on tax optimization strategies and regulatory requirements for global operations.
Caroline M. Organ
Chief Human Resources Officer
Caroline Organ leads HR consulting services, focusing on talent management and compliance programs. She helps organizations develop effective HR strategies, improve workplace culture, and implement best practices for employee engagement.
Jennifer Insalaco
Partner
Jennifer Insalaco provides tax strategy and compliance solutions for businesses and individuals. Her expertise includes multi-state tax planning, estate strategies, and complex return preparation for corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audits, reviews, tax preparation, outsourced accounting, and business consulting tailored to your specific needs.
Do you serve businesses outside New York?
Yes, we serve clients throughout New York State and Ontario, Canada with both in-person and remote services.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work extensively with manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofits, professional services, and restaurant industries.
Are you available for international tax matters?
Yes, our team has over 20 years of experience handling cross-border tax compliance and planning for global businesses.
How do you ensure service quality?
We maintain quality through annual peer reviews, with 14 consecutive 'pass' ratings since 1981.
