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44 N Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, Connecticut 06492
We are a small business and have been using ABAPC Inc.,for a number of years now and have so appreciated all of the financial and business guidance that Mike has given us. Mike, Susan and staff are always so helpful and make you feel welcome and at ease from the moment you enter the office. Every year, we are more grateful for the advice and knowledge that they provide. Don't hesitate to use this wonderful business if you need any help with tax needs or financial advice, Carmel & Kevin Keaveney.
There are so many good things to say about Mike, Susan and the team at ABAPC I don't even know where to begin. I was 19 years old, and had a dream of making my small business my main career. Mike has given me guidance, support, and kindness since the very first day I met him. Now 7 years later, I am a full time business owner and Mike still checks in to make sure I understand where business is, taxes, etc. I look forward to visiting the office and always seeing smiling faces and helpful hands. I recommend A
I had an unprofessional experience with Barbara. I was given advice that involved deception, which I found unethical, and was spoken to in a way that felt inappropriate for a professional setting. When I addressed my concerns to Susan, the President, I did not feel heard. I would not recommend ABAPC for those seeking ethical and respectful financial guidance.
A friend recommended Mike when my employer froze our pension benefits. As a long time employee, I had no idea what to do. An hour phone call with Mike put me at ease and has led to a 3 year (so far) happy financial experience. They've been filing my taxes and providing advice on several other life financial issues. Sue is always so helpful and patient. My overall financial future is much brighter due to their good advice and the confidence it has given me. What more could we ask for?
A friend mentioned Mike and his team at ABAPC to me a few years ago and I started asking for his assistance in calculating quarterly tax payments. This year my husband and I finally pulled the trigger to have them take care of our annual tax return, and we are wondering what took us so long to do so! Mike did a fantastic job and the whole team is very helpful and professional. We will definitely be asking ABAPC to prepare our taxes yearly moving forward!
As a small business owner I can?t thank Mike Susan and the staff at ABAPC enough for all their guidance and expertise. Would highly recommend this firm for all your accounting needs.
Our experience with Mike and Susan was terrific. They both took their time to help us with taxes for our new business and gave us lots of information. Mike noticed a problem I had with my w2 that our old accountant never noticed. Susan was amazing to talk to while I was in the process of gathering all the information they needed. She would respond to all of my emails in a timely matter. I was shocked to see how much they helped us with our taxes; we went in a scared and left the office relief. We have alrea
I was referred to this office from a fellow colleague for a client of mine and what an incredible help they were! I spoke with Susan, she took the time to explain what my client could do, should do and what was the best approach to remedy their situation. She didn't tell me to have the client call in, she didn't rush me off the phone, as a matter of fact she was upfront that using their service at this time probably wouldn't be the best option for my client, yet she still talked me through a few different s
Very straightforward experience with our first time using ABAPC?can?t believe we were trying to file on our own with just online services! Mike and Susan were lovely to work with and super qualified, and we felt confident in their expertise. They spent quality time to understand the intricacies of our situation, explained their process with no surprises, took time to calculate various filing statuses for us, had flexible time slots to meet in the evening, and had competitive prices. With their expertise the
I had a great experience working with Mike and Susan. They are both honest and personable and make you feel comfortable. You can trust them and their abilities as top notch accountants. It?s easy to see that they have the best interests of their clients in mind by the way they explain everything with great patience and understanding. You can always be assured of good returns. Thank you! Thang
We just met Mike and Susan for the first time last night. They are just the best. Mike is very nice, Susan is very sweet, and both are very knowledgeable. My husband and I were blown away with how much we learned in the short hour and 15 minutes we spent with Mike. Here we thought the previous CPA's we used had our best interest until we met Mike. He is a guy that has been through it all and when I say all, I do mean all, and genuinely wants to help others get ahead. As long as you are willing to put th
It was a pleasure to meet Susan and Mike! Both are very professional and are genuine people. I met with Mike for most of my meeting and he provides honest and professional advice that will help you and your business. He takes the time to get to know you and understand your situation to maximize his value to you.
My wife and I have been working with ABAPC for two years and have had a wonderful experience. Mike and Susan are the perfect team, providing expertise, communication, and patience in a way that eases any anxiety about the stress around our finances, where we don?t have much experience. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to really be proactive about their financial future.
Mike and Susan have been taking care of us for the last 3 years and we couldn?t be happier with them! We had a horrible experience at H&R Block and Mike was referred to us by a friend and I'll be forever grateful that we made the call! Mike and Susan made us feel welcome, like family and every year we go back it?s like seeing an old friend! Not to mention they know their stuff! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, friendly, and caring business to take care of your tax returns or life
Mike & Susan are terrific! They've been preparing my taxes since 2014, and the service is fantastic. Mike always gets me as much on my return as is possible, and Susan is organized and efficient, making it all come together seamlessly. I highly recommend them!
The team at ABAPC provided me with superb expert & timely service in completing my 2019 federal & state tax returns. I've been doing my own tax returns for years but with the recent tax changes, I wanted an expert to now complete my return and share strategies I could use in reducing my tax footprint. ABAPC provided me that and more. Though ABAPC is a very busy accounting firm, Susan and Mike were always quick in replying to my emails and answering all my questions very patiently and in detail. I look f
This is my second year working with Mike and Susan at ABAPC. They have helped me during tax season tremendously both personally and as a business owner. When leaving the office with Mike, you feel comfortable the job is done thoroughly. Mike takes the time to educate, explain, and advise you personally on a level one can comprehend and take from. That is important! I will be using ABAPC to Inc. my business this season. Thank you Mike & Susan for all your help, see you again soon! Jeff
We've been working with ABAPC (mostly Everett, but the whole team is delightful) for years. A friend recommended them for tax help, but over time we've gone to them with all sorts of financial questions (buying a house? kids? student loan payoff strategies? insurance? investing?) and they've never failed to turn confusing financial conversations into an opportunity to be thoughtful and plan for our future. We've recommended ABAPC to many of our friends and everyone has had a similar experience -- they're te
My family has known Mike and Susan for a long time, they are an incredible team and just overall wonderful people. They have helped both me and my brother through college with all our financial aid applications, as well as helped my mother when she first started her own business, and they do all our tax returns. I couldn't imagine going to anyone else at this point, they make the process easy and painless.
Mike and Susan are wonderful, super knowledgeable and genuinely caring people. My husband and I always leave their office feeling confident that we are exactly in the right place. For many years we settled with a person who just typed in the numbers and took our money. Mike and Susan have commited themselves to help us secure our peace of mind and future. We feel very blessed.
Thank goodness I found Mike and Susan. I was extremely overwhelmed and confused when I had to deal with my father's complicated tax situation. Mike and Susan handled everything for me. They explained things in a way that I could understand. They were competent, kind, and responsive. They restored my sanity. I can't recommend them highly enough!
I have been using their services for the last three years and every time I walk in, they act like I'm family. Mike takes time out of his busy day to talk to me about the changes in my taxes and to discuss my family. I appreciate all they do and for the excellent service they provide as well. It helps that Mike and his team know what they are doing as well and can make sure you are getting every penny back that you deserve!
I worked with Mike and Susan on my tax return and they were able to help immensely, saving me a significant amount when all was said and done. Their fees are fair and they are a local, friendly, and personable business. Very happy with my experience, would absolutely recommend this business, and fully plan to work with them again in the future.
Such a great firm. The staff is very friendly and their expertise in the world of finance is exceptional. The majority of my interactions have been with Mike, Susan, and Everett, and they stand out to me as people that genuinely care about the success of my family and business. I highly recommend this firm.
Mike and Susan were incredibly helpful and kind helping me file three years of back taxes for my mother in-law and father in-law. They explained everything thoroughly and made sure we knew all the missing documents to find. I appreciated the time and care spent getting their returns done. Will definitely go back and use them again for other financial services!
I knew from the referral source that I was on my way to a good place...I felt warmer after talking to Susan on the phone and scheduling the appointment. Meeting Mike and Susan was more than I expected and the entire atmosphere was wonderful. Thank you all so much for your professional expertise and kindness. I will always recommend your office and look forward to our next meeting ??. Make your appointment today!
Excellent service! ABAPC was highly recommended to us by a friend. This is our first year and we're looking forward to continuing to work with them for both accounting and financial consulting services. Susan and Mike are friendly, extremely knowledgeable and professional.
ABAPC INC is fantastic. Its my first year using them as my financial advisor and I am looking forward to my long term relationship with them. They are experts in the restaurant business field and more. I highly recommend this company to everyone. Its family owned and Mike , his wife Susan , and staff were so great to work with!
Horrible experience. Maybe ok at the simplest tax filings, but no good at anything complicated. Leading up to tax day I called many times asking to chat with the preparer about the complexities of my filing, but was told they were ?experts? and didn?t need my input. When I explained that my situation was unique and complicated, they got rude and told me to let them do their job. A few days out from filing they sent me my prepared returns. Misunderstanding CT law, they concluded I owed tens of thousands of d
Super impressed with Everett and his team! I own a business and they have helped me so much under stand the process of taxes being a business owner. Responsive, friendly, amazing! They go above and beyond for their clients! They also were able to do my kids tax returns - I HIGHLY recommend them!
I can?t say enough about Mike, Susan and team at ABAPC. They are incredibly knowledgeable, patient and grounded in their support, and work tirelessly on your business. Mike has coached me through a business purchase which would not have happened with his expertise. They?re the best!!
I have used ABAPC for the last two years. Extremely professional and thorough. They do a great client summary after your taxes are filed which gives me a short snapshot of my taxes from one year to the next. Worth every penny. Will certainly be filing with them again this year. Thank you (especially to the front office staff!)!!
Mike advised me regarding some tax issues with the IRS. His experience, sincerity, and compassion were evident throughout our business together, and I was relieved to find out what concrete steps I needed to take towards resolution. It turned out my situation was much simpler than Susan had estimated at the outside, so the consultation fee was less than quoted ? truly honest and correct!
I recommend Arendholz, Bryan & Associates without reservation. They have handled my personal taxes and the taxes for my two small businesses. My experience has been that they are attentive to my needs and seek to protect my interests. I am very grateful for their services.
The best around, anywhere! It can be messy to find someone you can trust to not only handle your taxes but also to give incredible financial planning advise. Not only do they fit the bill, but they are so responsive, personal, and humble in the interactions. It is even more rare that you interact with professionals in any field that have make you feel at ease as a customer. They are invested in their clients and it shows, they always ask about my family and that is a level of awareness you cannot buy and is
All I can say is that I hope Mike and Susan Green live forever bcuz I wouldn't trust anyone else with my taxes, or accounting. I know they're always out for my best interest and they're incredibly thorough and seasoned so I know I'm taken care of. I may have wanted to cry a couple times in their office since I haven't always made the best financial decisions, but they're teaching and guiding me and with them I know I'll get to where I want to be.
I just started using them as my accountants this past summer and I really enjoy what Mike is trying to do for my business. He's really helped me get more organized in just 6 months. I look forward to what he can do for my business in the future. I highly recommend.
This accounting firm is outstanding. They are always available to answer questions and Mike Green is incredibly knowledgable. I feel very confident that he will always lead us in the right financial direction both business and personal wise. I can't say enough about ABAPC, Inc.
I started my own HVAC company in 2012 & the accountant I was referred to wasn't getting back to me and I am glad he didn't, with all the advice Mike has given me I have accomplished a lot in the past few years from buying a house, hiring my 1st employee and now we are in the process of expanding.
We had an amazing experience filing our taxes this year! Everett walked us though everything and supported us through uploading documents electronically, which streamlined the process. We will definitely being using ABAPC from here on out!
I?ve been filing my taxes with ABAPC for the past 4 years now. Michael, Susan and the rest of the team are great and very helpful. I will not go anywhere else, highly recommend this office.
ABAPC is the right choice! I have been working with Michael and Susan for a number of years. Their knowledge and professionalism is above and beyond. They are truly the best around. I highly recommend ABAPC!
Having closed on my 5th new home this past October, I called Arendhlz, Bryan & Associates with the question as to whether it would be worth my while to go with a CPA this year to file my taxes. I was put on the phone with a woman whom stated she was the office manager. When I posed my question as to whether or not I need to hire a CPA to file this year's taxes, she rudely stated that she's much too busy to help me with questions on filing my taxes with Turbo Tax. " I immediately replied back that this was
ABAPC has been servicing both my business and personal accounting needs for several years now. You will be hard pressed to find a better firm anywhere with the most up to date knowledge on tax law and an incredible staff that quite simply "Gets the Job DONE!"
It?s easy to find a lot of information about how to save for retirement, but much more difficult to understand how best to start using those funds once you stop working. With Everett?s advice about tax, legacy, IRA conversion and annuity implications I feel I?m in control of my retirement.
They have perpared our taxes, for both our business and personal, for years now and the experince is always positive. In a world of complicated rules and regulations the team at ABAPC delivers experince and professionalism to get the results.
Amazing experience, Everett is very knowledgeable and was able to answer any and all questions that I had about both my federal and state return! I will most assuredly be filing with ABAPC from now on!
Another top notch appointment with Susan and Michael! Thank you for being so caring and so efficient. Love the atmosphere and the hospitality. All the best to you, your family and your business ????
Been with these guys for the past 5 years and I can?t praise them enough. Warm, friendly, and professional. Your time is valuable, let a professional you can trust handle your tax needs.
I've been using ABAPC for 6 years. Mike and Susan are great. Prompt and thorough.
This is the best accounting service/experience we?ve ever had. Highly recommend. They can handle anything and everything. Professional and knowledgeable, truly experts in their craft.
Highly recommend! Very friendly and professional, and above all knowledgeable. You will be in good hands with your tax preparation and personal financial planning.
Very bad experience. He doesn?t care about small businesses. You will provide all the documents for him receipts and bill etc. and he didn?t follow what I gave him. Don?t waste your time if you are a small business.
Great experience all round. From submitting docs, review and filing with Michael. Everything was seemless. Would not hesitate to recommend for business and personal.
Professional, highly knowledgeable, quality- driven, reflective, and WANTS to have the customer receive the best service. Does it get better than this? Thank you Mike and Susan~ Joan
ABAPC were great, I consider myself lucky that they took me on as a client. DEFINITELY recommend them
Mike and Susan are friendly,and extremely knowledge ,I highly recommend them. I have been going to them for three years now and I am very pleased.
Very helpful and very clear. Both Michael and Susan are very knowledgeable and willing to spend the time to help you understand your situation. Good experience!
I have been coming to Susan and Mike for 3 years and I wouldn?t go anywhere else! Fantastic firm to work with!
Second year coming here to do my taxes. Mike is a magician! I will not go anywhere else.
Extremely Professional, best accounting service for both business and personal needs.
Amazing thorough caring and the best experience you could have with accounting. ????
Great people! They have helped me immensely!
Don't go anywhere else !!! They are the best at what they do.
Great service, very thorough and helpful.
Very easy to work with. Good results.
Absolutely the BEST place to go for taxes
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