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243 Madison St
Mastic Beach, New York 11951
Working with Michael has been a truly positive experience. He is not only a skilled accountant but also a trusted advisor. He takes the time to understand my unique business needs and provides personalized guidance. His communication is excellent, and he always makes himself available to answer my questions. I feel confident in our financial decisions knowing that Michael is in our corner."
Michael is highly knowledgeable in tax law, demonstrating exceptional professionalism, patience, and reliability throughout our interaction. He consistently provided clear communication and personalized service, ensuring that the job was completed efficiently and accurately. I was impressed with his ability to deliver quality results quickly, all at a competitive price. I highly recommend his services for anyone seeking expertise in tax matters.
Michael has been an exceptional accountant?knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and highly professional. He explains complex financial matters clearly and helps me make confident decisions. His proactive approach, responsiveness, and dedication make managing my finances stress-free. I highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking a reliable and skilled accountant!
Exceptional service and professionalism! Mike is a very trustworthy person. He provides clear advice, handled all my paperwork with precision, and went above and beyond to ensure I maximized my savings. His knowledge and attention to detail are unmatched. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and expert accounting services.
Michael has always been extremely helpful, trustworthy, honest, and informative. He is nothing but a pleasure to deal with and incredibly responsive. His services are invaluable. With his great knowledge and his honest character, you could not be in better hands
Michael is a sharp, honest guy who knows his stuff. Always up to date with new Federal & State Tax laws, keeping us informed. He?s been serving us for over 8 years now. No complaints here. Good pricing for his services. We highly recommend Michael.
I?ve been using Michael Vederosa?s services now for the past couple of years and i would highly recommend him for either your personal or business needs. He is extremely friendly and makes tax season a quick and convenient experience. He is very knowledgeable of the tax code and makes me confident that everything is being done right and in a timely fashion
For many years, Michael Verderosa has been my trusted accountant, consistently demonstrating exceptional professionalism and a friendly demeanor. His thoroughness and expertise make the accounting process seamless and stress-free. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a reliable and personable accountant.
Michael Verderosa is an extremely knowledgeable CPA. He worked tirelessly on processing my estate taxes. He made the experience less stressful which put me at ease. I would highly recommend hiring him if you?re in need of a CPA!
Michael is the best accountant I've ever used! He was so helpful and made everything so easy and clear. He answered all my questions. I highly recommend using him!!!!
I?ve been working with Michael for years and he?s been incredibly helpful and responsive. I?ve had complex tax needs and his analyses are always thoughtful and proactive. I?d highly recommend anyone leverage him with any personal or business needs.
Simply amazing! I reached out to Michael and his team years ago in desperation. He?s since relieved me of a lot of stress and got me on the right track. Highly recommend without a doubt. Love working with him and the team.
Michael is great. Been doing my taxes for years. Helped guide me on a few things. Communication is also very good, quick to respond.
Michael verderosa cpa p.c have gone above and beyond for me to get all of my taxes sorted out ! I?ve been using them for the past 2 years and I would highly recommend them to anyone that is looking to file there taxes and they also helped me out with understanding how to operate a business and all of the pros and cons and what to do and and what not to do ! Mike and anthony are the best and easy to deal with !
So glad I found Michael! Friendly, easy to talk to, yet professional. He responds quickly, but best of all got our taxes done effectively and efficiently. Highly recommend. This years taxes were the easiest they?ve ever been for us and definitely the most rewarding. We?ll be using him every year.
He is the only person that has ever filed my taxes - he?s great. Quick, good communication, knowledgeable & great pricing. Would recommend to anyone.
Super happy and grateful that we were recommended by another community member for Michael?s outstanding service. We were very impressed by Michael?s efficient process and excellent communication. We will continue to hire Michael with confidence. We highly recommend Michael Verderosa!
I've been using Michael as my accountant for a few years now. Extremely responsive and knowledgeable. I am fully satisfied with his top notch performance. Trustworthy and reliable at its finest. I?ve referred so many individuals to him. I highly recommend Michael for all your accountant needs.
Michael has been our CPA of two separate businesses since we opened and not only has went above and beyond for our companies, he has also helped me along the way as this is the first time I?m dealing directly with the CPA! His responsiveness is second to none and he will work all hours necessary to get our Work done! It?s a big plus to have such a trustworthy CPA on your side!! I have already recommended him and I will continue to do so!
Mike has been our CPA since last year for both me and my father?s businesses. We receive great advice and fast responses on a weekly basis and I truly recommend his services to anyone with a business or for personal tax reasons. It has been a pleasure working with Mike and if I could give him more stars I would because he?s that good!
Great service, communication, knowledge, and price. If you are looking for a CPA for personal, business, or anything in between - look no further, you found your guy.
Michael is the best. I just started my Business and he is always fast to answer any question I have. He gives good advice and is very patient. He goes above and beyond. His fees are reasonable and I haven?t had to worry about anything tax related because he handles everything. I highly recommend him.
Highly recommend. Mike was great. Very knowledgeable & professional, yet friendly and down to earth. I will definitely be back. *Update July 2022: Mike is the best!!! He is always so patient with me and answers all my questions swiftly. He always has my best interests at heart and helps me understand things that I normally wouldn't. He is also great at networking and connecting me with people who can help improve my business. Thanks Mike!!
Michael is the best CPA around! He has been filing taxes for myself, my husband, and friends for several years and does a great job! He provides excellent service in a timely manner. I highly recommend him!!
Michael is by far the best CPA on the planet long story short & short story long I had an accountanr that for years has been taken care of all my corporations and my personal accounts and as soon as I had my 1st major audit he disappeared that's when I got lucky enough to find Michael on a dumpster rental. Michael was able to handle not only the audit but close the corporations properly, file and refile All of my returns back from 2018 till now and on top of everything Michael negotiated with all of the the
We have working with Michael for several years now as he does our personal and business accounting. He is honest, does what is best for the customer and goes above and beyond to help where he can. Above all he is professional and always keeps an open line of communication for any questions you may have!!! Would definitely recommend!!
Very professional , Great personality , Fast responses with a very quick turn around. Never have I ever received such great services and tax help with another other CPA before this guy . Michael verderosa is definitely my go to guy for accounting and now all my friends will know of his services. Thanks for the superb work and also helping us with that SBA loan during these troubling times . We can?t thank you enough over here Mike it?s been a pleasure friend!
I have a small business, but Michael treats me as if I?m one of his biggest accounts. His customer service is out of this world as his explanations in the corporate aspect of business taxes is excellent. Highly recommend.
Mike has been very helpful with my business and personal taxes. He is very knowledgeable in his field and always goes above and beyond. If you?re in need of a CPA look no further. Highly recommended!
I?ve been working with Michael for the past three years now both for my personal taxes as well as accounting for my business. He?s very communicative, quick, friendly, and professional. Any of my future endeavors, I know Michael will be my go-to accountant. Can?t go wrong
Mike has been my cpa for a couple of years now and I?m extremely grateful for his help. Not only is he pleasant to talk to but his replies to any questions or concerns are speedy and detailed. I would recommend him to all of my family and friends!
Trustworthy and Reliable Michael provides a personal, professional service. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an accountant to handle their tax issues.
If you are considering changing accountants or looking for the proper CPA look no further Michael is the best CPA period. He will do what it takes to make sure that you are not in trouble and his fees are very reasonable in fact I?ve paid less with him than with the knuckleheads in the past I got into a lot of trouble and Michael saved my life, so I cannot emphasize enough that Michael is the best CPA. Look no further
Michael was very professional and extremely knowledgeable. He helped me with my business and personal taxes and I?ve never been more impressed with the outcome. I highly recommend Michael.
Michael has impeccable knowledge and is very professional. I would use his services again and recommend his company.
Mr. Verderosa is a fantastic accountant. He is always there to answer any questions that I may have and makes me feel so comfortable with stuff that normally makes me shut down! I really appreciate him. My go to CPA.
Michael Verderosa is extremely professional! He is the guy you want to see when you need accountant help. I highly recommend 10/10.
Mike is the best at what he does, he is always on top of thing.going on 3 years and I used him and takes care of everything, breaks everything down for you. And really is a reliable, trustworthy guy!!!
Michael is a great accountant. I wouldn?t recommend anyone else.
Michael is one of the best CPAs on Long Island. Great customer service and gets the work done in a timely fashion!
Michael Verderosa is a very professional CPA. He is more than just a tax guy he understands tax laws and is helping me grow my business he is very helpful and takes time to understand you situation and give you the best advice
Very responsive and easy to work with! Gives good advice to help us. Thanks!
mike has been doing our taxes for the last 2 years and has done and outstanding job at a very reasonable cost my only regret is that I did not find him sooner
Mike has been doing my taxes for a few years now. Honest guy. Knows the tax laws. I highly recommend him.
Good service, great prices and always available and on top of things?.
Michael is very informative, professional and knowledgeable. Providing excellent service and always available when needed. I highly recommend him.
I had a big loss with this accountant, he didn't make things clear at the beginning of the service and then he wanted to take advantage. sad situation
I was looking for a professional who could comprehend the accounting needs of my small but rapidly growing business, and luckily I found Michael.
Kind very professional highly recommend him
Mike was very professional and knowledgeable. I?m looking forward to doing business with him him the future.
Professional nice guy knows what he's doing
Exceptional service and wonderful to deal with. Never to busy to get back to me even for the smallest questions. Highly recommended.
Wouldn?t use anyone else mikes the man
True professional accountant. Reliable and responsive to any and all your financial needs.
Quick and excellent services ??.
Easy to work with and responsive
Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.
Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.
A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.
Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.
Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.
Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.
Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.
Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.
Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.
During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.
Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.
Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.
For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.
Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.
Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.