Our firm is comprised of professionals that have large firm experience, but enjoy the attention they can provide our clients in a small firm environment. We pride ourselves in spending the time needed to get to know our clients on a personal level. Our goal is have a long term relationship and assist our clients in any way we can to achieve success, as defined by our clients. We bring all of our experience to every single conversation we have. Many times we identify areas of concern or opportunity that our clients did not even consider yet. It is our passion to stay far ahead of our client’s needs.
Please take a moment and read more about our people, our history, our credentials, our areas of specialization. If you have any questions or would like more detailed information about how we can help you, don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to serve you.
Our People
Orest P. Baransky, CPA, CFP© graduated from Iona College in 1980. His work is primarily concentrated in small and medium sized closely held companies. Although his practice is a general practice he does have a degree of expertise in the following industries: Wholesale distributors, Construction, Health Care Professionals, Computer Consultants, Printing and Graphics. His work involves preparation of financial statements, tax planning and preparation, management consulting, financial planning for businesses and individuals. Professional memberships include, among others, the American Institute of Certified Public Aaccountants (AICPA), The NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Suffolk Chapter, and the Financial Planners Association, Suffolk Chapter.
He has lectured before groups of accountants, other professionals, executives, and lay groups on matters involving Corporate Taxation and Individual tax planning.
Orest has also served on the AICPA S Corporation National Committee, NYSSCPA Nassau Chapter Federal Taxation Committee, and the NYSSCPA Congressional Liaison Committee. Accountant Commack NY
Community service includes work as President, Divisional officer, and Financial Advisor to numerous civic, fraternal, religious, political, and charitable organizations.
Our support staff includes some of the most talented and dedicated individuals in the public accounting profession. They have expertise in various areas in support of our clients. We are very proud of their hard work and high level of integrity which is the cornerstone upon which our firm is built.
Our History
Our firm began as a sole practitioner firm providing services to small businesses and preparation of tax returns for individuals. As our clients grew, so did our firm. In 1999, Orest Baransky formed a partnership with Richard Vaccaro and expanded the level of service to businesses to include audits, reviews, compilations, management consulting, advice for succession planning, mergers and acquisitions and training on how to properly use QuickBooks. For individuals, we began providing financial planning advice as well as assistance in estate and trust administration and advice. Our firm consistently strives to answer “the questions not even asked yet,” and to help our clients avoid problems before they happen. We try to think outside the box in every conversation we have with a client. We stay ahead of the curve in providing services both technically and in the environment of a rapidly changing world.
Our Credentials
Our firm participates in the Peer Review program prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Our Firm was last reviewed in December 2011. All of our professionals that work for our firm maintain their professional licensing by attending regular continuing professional education.
Our Areas of Specialization
Our firm prides itself in maintaining a close relationship with all our clients. We specialize in Personal and Business Tax Planning and Preparation, Investment Reviews, Business Planning and Consulting and Financial and Estate Planning.