Ross, Strent & Company LLP

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Certified public accountant in Melville, NY (show on map)

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Ross Strent & Company offers over 75 years of accounting, tax, and financial planning services for individuals and small businesses, emphasizing strategic planning and personalized guidance.

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About

For over 75 years, Ross Strent & Company has delivered expert accounting, tax, and financial planning services tailored to individual and small business needs. The firm emphasizes strategic planning, personalized guidance, and comprehensive support across services like personal financial planning, estate planning, elder care, small business accounting, QuickBooks services, payroll, part-time CFO services, audits, cash flow management, bank financing, business valuation, strategic business planning, succession planning, new business formation, non-profit organizations, and internal controls.

Clients benefit from a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to enhancing business efficiency, compliance, and profitability while addressing unique financial goals and challenges.

Over 75 years of experience

Comprehensive suite of financial and tax services

Personalized client consultations

Expertise in QuickBooks and small business accounting

Services

Personal Financial Planning

Comprehensive financial planning tailored to individual needs, covering budgeting, investment strategies, and retirement planning.

Budgeting Investment Strategies Retirement Planning

Estate Planning

Strategic planning to manage and distribute assets, minimize taxes, and ensure legal compliance.

Will Preparation Trust Creation Tax Minimization Healthcare Directives

Elder Care

Financial and administrative support for elderly individuals, ensuring their financial well-being and peace of mind.

Bill Paying Budget Management Asset Protection Healthcare Coordination

Small Business Accounting

Full-service accounting for small businesses, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payroll.

Bookkeeping Financial Statements Payroll Services Tax Preparation

QuickBooks Services

Expert support for QuickBooks software, including setup, training, and ongoing management.

Setup and Configuration Training Workshops Customization Ongoing Support

Payroll Services

Comprehensive payroll processing, including tax withholding, direct deposit, and compliance reporting.

Payroll Processing Tax Withholding Direct Deposit Compliance Reporting

Credentials & Certifications

CPA

Since Over 30 years

Reviews

Rating

★★★★★

Reviews

"I have been a client of Ross Strent & Company for 17 years."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a full audit, an independent review, and a compilation? +

A full audit provides the highest level of assurance, involving detailed testing and an opinion on the fairness of financial statements. An independent review offers limited assurance, focusing on compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. A compilation presents financial information in the client's format without any assurance, relying on the client's representation of the information.

How does Ross Strent & Company assist with estate planning? +

Ross Strent & Company helps clients define estate planning goals, organize an estate planning team, evaluate and recommend estate planning options, prepare and review estate planning documents, decrease probate problems, lessen taxes at death, arrange for estate management if incapacitated, draft a plan for transferring assets to heirs, organize estate liquidation, and amend the plan as needed.

What services are included in the Small Business Accounting package? +

The Small Business Accounting package includes bank reconciliation, income statement generation, balance sheet preparation, general ledger cleanup, and unlimited consultations to help small business owners focus on running their business and generating profits.

How does QuickBooks setup benefit my business? +

QuickBooks setup involves configuring the software to meet your business needs, providing training for staff, customizing features, and offering ongoing support to ensure efficient use and continuous improvement as your business grows.

What is the role of a Part-Time CFO? +

A Part-Time CFO provides strategic financial guidance and oversight for businesses without a full-time CFO, focusing on financial strategy, budgeting, cash flow management, and investment analysis to support business growth and stability.

How does Ross Strent & Company handle elder care services? +

Ross Strent & Company offers elder care services that include reviewing and paying household bills, budgeting, record keeping, check writing and checkbook balancing, ensuring money is received and deposited, offering second opinions on household issues, handling day-to-day financial transactions such as home repairs and emergency medical expenses, planning retirement account distributions, safeguarding against improper disbursements, organizing personal assets and investments, identifying cash flow needs, addressing lifestyle and insurance questions, monitoring investment portfolios, preparing tax documents, providing referrals to local services, and arranging proper care levels, transportation, and caregiver assessment.