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About Us
- Mission, Vision and Values
Our mission is to continually apply our talents and skills to make our clients, our colleagues, our firm and our communities better
than when we began. The firm's vision is to be the premier accounting and consulting firm by every measure that matters.
We believe that our success depends first and foremost on people. By respecting people in everything we do, we will develop and
maintain high quality, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, professional colleagues, referral sources, vendors,
community members and each other. We seek to earn long-term client loyalty by developing a deep understanding of each client's
business and personal goals, by demonstrating unwavering reliability and integrity in our work, and by acting as an independent and
objective advisor to our clients. We will maintain an environment where a commitment to quality, honesty, respect, fairness and
professional ethics governs the actions and decisions of everyone within our firm. Stewardship is the careful and responsible
management of that which is entrusted to our care. Our goal as good stewards of Blum Shapiro is to make the firm a better place
than it was when we got here. As good stewards of the community, the firm proudly contributes time, talent and financial resources
to a significant number of charitable and civic organizations.
- Partner/Manager Profiles
Profiles and resumes of Blum Shapiro's partners and managers. Search by name, industry or service (tax, auditing, accounting).
- Community Involvement
Blum Shapiro has long been an active citizen in our community. Our firm is a proud contributor to and sponsor of many area professional, arts, civic, and other charitable organizations. Partners and staff donate their time to serving as board members and in top leadership roles of many organizations including the United Way of the Capital Area, American Red Cross of Greater Hartford, Greater Waterbury YMCA, Greater Hartford Arts Council, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and The Connecticut Forum.
Industries
- Auto Dealers
With nearly 40 years of dealership experience between them, our Dealership Services Group is dedicated to a clientele consisting of over 100 dealerships. We provide our clients with a dedicated staff who use their experience with dealerships to provide effective and meaningful solutions. Our staff is also able to add value to our client relations through involvement in numerous industry trade organizations such as the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, the Massachusetts Auto Dealers Association, Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Association and Auto Team America.
- Construction
Our construction industry group works primarily with family owned or closely held construction companies. We have experience with all of the financial and operational aspects of the construction industry.
- Governmental Services
Blum Shapiro's governmental services group specializes in serving the distinct needs of municipalities, state agencies and quasi-governmental organizations.
- School Construction Financial Reporting
Blum Shapiro has developed a highly specialized niche in assisting municipalities with the financial reporting of their school building programs.
- Healthcare
Blum Shapiro serves a wide range of healthcare providers including long-term care , hospitals, and medical/dental practices.
- Manufacturing/Distribution Industry Group
At Blum Shapiro, we've become experts at helping the region's manufacturers and distributors manage their operations and deal with the range of business problems they face today. As Connecticut's leading accounting and business consulting firm, we offer the range of services, depth of knowledge and expertise growing manufacturers have come to depend on.
- Non-profits
Non-profits are unique. Through a mission of service, they play a vital role in our communities, furthering many of our most cherished ideals. Yet they also face greater competition of limited funding, increasingly complex auditing requirements and pressures to become more efficient and productive.
Services
- Accounting & Auditing
Accounting & Auditing Services: Audits, Reviews and Compilations, Monthly Financial Statement Preparation, Attestation Services, Budgeting and Cash Forecasting, Projections, Process & Controls Consulting
- Tax Services
Tax Services: Corporate, Partnership and Personal Tax Planning, Estate & Gift Tax Planning, Financial Projections, IRS Representation, Local Property Tax Issues,
Private Letter Rulings, State Income Tax Issues, State Sales and Use Tax Issues, Tax Preparation, Cost Segregation Services
- Technology and Consulting Services
- Strategy and Operations
- Business Planning
- Operational Process Assessment
- Merger Integration
- CFO Advisory Services
- Process Improvement, Software, and Outsourcing
- Business Performance Management and Reporting
- Cost and Revenue Analysis
- Risk Management
- Compliance and Control
- Process Controls and Risk Assessment
- Sarbanes - Oxley and Corporate Governance
- Computer Forensics
- Town Revenue Enhancement
- Systems Integration
- Technology Planning
- Software Selection
- Systems Implementation
- Project Management
- BEST Software
- Solutions
- Training
- Implementation
- Operation
- Personal Financial Planning
Estate & Trust Planning,
Estate Settlement Services,
Asset Management,
Educational Strategies,
Financial Management Advice,
Goal & Risk Setting,
Investment Strategies,
Retirement Planning
- Employee Benefit Plans
Blum Shapiro is experienced in the planning, design and coordination of employee benefit plans including defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans and health and welfare plans. Our services include
Accounting and Tax Preparation,
Audit and Regulatory Compliance,
Benefit Plans,
Investment Policy Development,
Plan Administration
- Software Services
The professionals at Blum Shapiro Consulting understand that timely, accurate accounting information is the pulse of your business. As specialists in two of the best general purpose software packages available, Sage MAS 90 and Sage BusinessWorks, developed by Best Software, we work with a wide variety of companies to deliver a business solution, not just software installation. We will guide your organization from software configuration through to the entry of the very first transaction and to the generation of management reports. Our goal is to help ensure that the right software decisions are made - and fully utilized.
- Staffing Services
Creative Financial Staffing of Connecticut (CFS) is the financial placement company affiliated with Blum Shapiro. CFS provides outstanding finance and accounting staff throughout the state, from entry-level accountants to CFOs. Our services include Permanent/Executive Search, Temporary and Temp-to-Hire staffing solutions.
- Litigation Consulting
Blum Shapiro Litigation Consulting Group, LLC builds its reputation on a solid foundation of litigation support and forensic accounting services. As CPAs and Certified Fraud Examiners with specialized training, we are a respected resource for lawyers, insurance companies and banks throughout the country.
Career
- Firm Culture
Blum Shapiro serves privately held companies, non-profits and governmental sector clients. While we work with clients in many industries, we have a core client base in the following areas:
Manufacturing/distribution companies,
Construction companies,
Automobile dealerships,
Healthcare providers, including long-term care providers and medical/dental practices,
Governmental entities and municipalities,
Non-profit organizations including independent schools
- Benefits
A competitive salary is just one of the benefits of working at Blum Shapiro. Other benefits include
Medical Insurance,
Dental Insurance,
Short-term Disability Bank,
Long-term Disability Insurance,
Cafeteria Medical Plan & Dependent Care Plan,
Life Insurance,
Holidays,
Vacation,
Long-term Care Insurance,
401(k) Retirement Plan,
Profit Sharing Plan,
Performance Bonus.
We also offer a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, extensive In-house Continuing Professional Education, an Employer Referral Program and a program to help you meet the 150 hour requirement for the Connecticut CPA license.
- Training
Embarking on a new career can be full of uncertainty. At Blum Shapiro, you will have an advisor-a manager or supervisor who is available to provide career guidance and offer periodic feedback on performance. New staff accountants are also assigned to a buddy who is an experienced staff or senior accountant and who is available to answer day-to-day questions.
We offer other training benefits such as: Continuing Professional Education, Educational Reimbursement, and CPA Examination Assistance.
- Current Openings
View the current career opportunities at Blum Shapiro.
- Experienced Professionals
We are always looking for experienced professionals who can bring their knowledge and fresh insights to the firm. If you’re considering a change, you owe it to yourself to learn about the opportunities offered by Blum Shapiro.
- College Recruiting
Each year, Blum Shapiro seeks a number of outstanding college graduates to join our firm. Individuals considering Blum Shapiro should:
have a demonstrated ability and willingness to work hard – qualities that are reflected in solid academic performance;
be well-rounded individuals who have been involved in extracurricular activities;
have experience in the workplace, gained through summer jobs, co-ops, internships, and other employment;
possess excellent communication skills; and,
be able to work well with people inside our firm, within our clients’ organizations, and in the business community at large.
- Recruiting Brochure
View the Blum Shapiro recruiting brochure in PDF format.
News/Resources
- News/Resources
View the latest Blum Shapiro News and Publications
- Publications
View our informative publications:
Tax Trends,
Auto News & Views,
Manufacturing Monitor,
On-Site,
Family Business Today,
The Competitive Edge,
Prescriptions,
Non-Profit Notes,
Info For Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 ERP
- Financial Calculators
Calculators to help you solve some common financial calculations.
- Press Releases
View the Blum Shapiro press releases.
- Links
Popular links pertaining to accounting, certified public accountants, and industry resources.
- Upcoming Events
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