Top Certified Public Accountants in Pennsylvania
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like Pennsylvania. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in Pennsylvania. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in Pennsylvania is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
So if you are new to Pennsylvania or have lived there for years, feel free to browse our list and find the perfect accountant for you today. Is your accountant one of the best in his field but not on the list? Let us know! We are constantly revising all our lists and your personal feedback is essential to making sure only the best make it on our lists.
Kathy L. Hess, CPA
Pittsburgh, PA
She has been practicing as a tax accountant and financial advisor for over 30 years. In addition to being certified in public accounting, Kathy Hess is also a Certified Coach, a Certified Valuation Analyst, and is NASD licensed in Series 6, 7 and 63. Her approach in assisting clients is to integrate tax, investment, and business-building strategies into the clients’ daily routines.
Hank Abrams, CPA
Philadelphia, PA
Hank Abrams currently serves as Chairperson of the Technology Committee of the Isdaner & Company firm. He is highly experienced in the areas of generation transition planning, tax planning, and dispute resolution. Also, Mr. Abrams is currently supervising audit and review engagements of manufacturing, construction, direct mail, and service-related businesses.
Diane E. Edelstein, CPA
Pittsburgh, PA
Diane began her public accounting career in 1990 and joined Maher Duessel in 1996. She is the Director of Quality Control for the firm and is responsible for assuring our compliance in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Governmental Audit Quality Center and specializes in Single Audits. She was issued an Advanced Single Audit Certificate by the AICPA in April, 2016. Diane serves as Partner on several audit engagements with local governments and non profits including HUD funded agencies, human service organizations, municipalities, religious institutions, associations, and educational agencies.
Debra Shutak, CPA
Pittsburgh, PA
Twenty years plus progressive experience in public accounting encompassing all aspects of accounting, taxes, and payroll services. As the Tax Manager of Client Accounting for TruServ Corporation, Debra gained valuable experience performing personal and business tax compliance and payroll applications for all fifty states. Previous management of a medical laboratory payroll provided experience in complex payroll applications including multistate, pretax & various fringe benefit payroll issues. Multi-company acquisitions provided experience in blending various payroll applications and schedules to one integrated payroll and schedule.
Stanton L. Peritz, CPA
Spring House, PA
He co-founded the Gable, Peritz & Co. firm in October 1970 as a partner responsible for accounting, tax and consulting services. Stanton Peritz also provides representation before taxing authorities in audits and other matters as well as assisting clients with tax reporting obligations.
Cindy Ragen, CPA
Philadelphia, PA
Cindy is a manager in the Business Tax Department of Isdaner & Company, LLC. She has many years of experience and uses her wealth of knowledge to help clients with tax planning and compliance. Cindy’s experience at Isdaner has included accounting and audit, personal income tax preparation and tax planning, non-profit return preparation, sales and payroll tax compliance, and tax research into various issues. Her areas of expertise include the healthcare and manufacturing industries, partnership and corporation tax compliance and research, state and local tax compliance, nexus issues and tax credit programs.
Gerald Barr, CPA
Cheltenham, PA
Gerald Barr has been in public accounting practice since 1966 and became a Certified Public Accountant in July 1970. Two years later, he started his own accounting practice, the Gerald Barr PC Certified Public Accountants. The firm has been providing tax services to individuals, non-profit organizations and corporations for more than 30 years.
Edward J. Radetich Jr., CPA
Philadelphia, PA
He provides consult for businesses and individuals on matters related to financing, mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, tax and estate planning. He is also very knowledgeable in advising clients on the tax treatment of buy-sell agreements, and the sale of partnership interests and tax free exchanges. Edward Radetich is currently an executive partner at the Heffler Radetich & Saitta LLP firm.
Alan Bertram, CPA
Philadelphia, PA
He was previously a quality assurance manager at a national and a local public accounting firm. Alan Bertram is also highly experienced in performing audit work and quality assurance for both tax-exempt organizations and for-profit companies.
James A. Schaffner, CPA/ABV, CFF, CVA
Erie, PA
James Schaffner is the founding partner of the Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company CPA firm. With almost 40 years of experience, his practice has been focusing more on litigation and business valuation. Also, throughout his career, he has been actively involved in numerous civil and criminal cases.
