Business Details
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Danvers, MA
Gorton & Company & Company is a full-service certified public accounting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial solutions for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. With over 35 years of combined experience, our team specializes in tax planning, forensic accounting, and business transaction advisory services, offering expertise in due diligence, litigation support, and merger and acquisition strategies. Our commitment to understanding each client's unique needs allows us to deliver tailored accounting and reporting services, including financial statement preparation, QuickBooks support, and strategic tax compliance.We prioritize long-term relationships built on trust, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring clients receive actionable insights for year-round financial decision-making. Our professionals hold certifications including CPA, Enrolled Agent, and Certified Bookkeeper, maintaining rigorous continuing education standards to stay current with evolving tax laws and accounting regulations.
Services
Tax Services
Forensic Accounting
Consulting Services
Accounting & Assurance
Business Transaction Advisory
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized accounting and forensic expertise
- Our team includes CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Certified Bookkeepers
- We provide personalized service through in-depth business understanding
- We maintain rigorous continuing education standards for tax compliance
- We combine forensic investigation skills with strategic business advisory
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Services
Tax Services
We provide comprehensive tax planning and compliance services for individuals and businesses. Our expertise includes entity selection, multi-state tax matters, international tax issues, and ownership transition strategies. With deep knowledge of tax credits and executive compensation structures, we help clients optimize their tax positions while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic services focus on detailed financial analysis for litigation support and dispute resolution. We specialize in business valuations, divorce asset assessments, and economic damage calculations. With expert witness testimony experience, we deliver courtroom-ready findings for shareholder disputes, contract damages, and bankruptcy proceedings through meticulous investigative processes.
Consulting Services
We offer strategic consulting for business transactions and operational challenges. Our services include due diligence, deal structuring, purchase price allocation, and negotiation support for mergers and acquisitions. We also provide litigation consulting for business disputes, family law matters, and lost profits calculations, combining accounting expertise with practical business solutions.
Accounting & Assurance
Our accounting services include financial statement preparation, system implementation, and compliance procedures. We offer reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures to ensure accurate reporting. With expertise in QuickBooks and other accounting software, we help businesses maintain proper financial controls and generate reliable monthly/quarterly financial statements for informed decision-making.
Business Transaction Advisory
We specialize in transaction advisory services for business acquisitions and sales. Our team provides financial due diligence, deal structure optimization, and purchase price allocation analysis. We help clients evaluate target businesses, negotiate terms, and implement successful transaction strategies while addressing tax implications and regulatory requirements throughout the M&A process.
People
Robert Gorton
CEO
Robert Gorton & Company & Company combines 35 years of accounting experience with forensic expertise and business transaction knowledge. As former CFO of a distribution company, he provides strategic financial guidance and expert witness testimony for complex litigation cases while leading our team of accounting professionals.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide financial statement preparation, QuickBooks support, budgeting, and accounting system implementation for businesses of all sizes.
How do you handle forensic accounting cases?
Our forensic team conducts detailed financial investigations, business valuations, and litigation support for divorce proceedings and business disputes.
What tax planning services are available?
We offer comprehensive tax planning for individuals, corporations, and trusts, including multi-state compliance and international tax considerations.
Do you assist with business transactions?
Yes, we provide due diligence, deal structuring, purchase price allocation, and negotiation support for mergers and acquisitions.
