Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting and Advisory Services in Princeton, NJ
Lear & Pannepacker has served entrepreneurial clients since 1984, combining personalized service with strategic financial expertise. Our approach prioritizes long-term client relationships while addressing modern tax challenges through innovative solutions grounded in traditional integrity. With decades of collective experience, our team delivers accounting, auditing, and advisory services tailored to businesses, individuals, and nonprofits, emphasizing transparency, responsiveness, and technical excellence across industries. 
Services
Audit & Assurance
Bookkeeping & Support
Business Advisory
CFO Support
Tax Services
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized accounting expertise for entrepreneurs
- Our team provides strategic tax planning with personalized attention
- Proven track record serving diverse industries including healthcare and tech
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional responsiveness and technical knowledge
- We combine old-fashioned integrity with modern financial technology solutions
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
What people say
Exceptional responsiveness
Technical expertise
Personalized service
Decades of reliability
Proactive planning
Services
Audit & Assurance
Our audit services provide comprehensive analysis of financial statements and internal controls. We help businesses maintain compliance while identifying operational improvements. Our AICPA-certified team delivers reliable assurance services tailored to both public and private companies.
Tax Services
We offer strategic tax planning and compliance solutions for individuals and businesses. Our experts navigate complex tax codes to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international regulations through personalized approaches.
Business Advisory
Our advisory services focus on business growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions support, and financial planning. We help entrepreneurs develop data-driven decisions for long-term success through customized consulting solutions.
CFO Support
We provide outsourced CFO services including financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic planning. Our team supports organizations with technical accounting needs and process improvements for enhanced financial operations.
Bookkeeping & Support
Our certified bookkeepers offer complete accounting solutions, from daily transaction management to financial reporting. We implement systems that improve cash flow visibility and tax preparation efficiency for businesses of all sizes.
People
Eric Robert Lear
Managing Partner
Founder of Lear & Pannepacker with 40+ years of experience in accounting and tax planning. Specializes in building long-term client relationships through strategic financial solutions.
Scot D. Pannepacker
Partner
Specializes in estate planning and litigation support with 30+ years at the firm. Focuses on delivering tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals and complex estates.
Dennis R. Kilfeather
Partner
Provides strategic advisory services to businesses and individuals. Brings extensive experience in tax compliance and financial planning to support client growth objectives.
Michael P. Aaron
Tax Supervisor
Specializes in individual and business tax planning with expertise in complex return preparation and regulatory compliance for multi-state operations.
Laura Pronesti
Partner
Manages client relationships and tax advisory services with focus on small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Known for exceptional client service and technical expertise.
Questions
What accounting services does Lear & Pannepacker offer?
We provide audit & assurance, bookkeeping, business advisory, CFO support, and tax services for businesses and individuals.
How does your tax planning differ from other firms?
Our approach combines 40+ years of experience with personalized strategies to minimize tax liability while aligning with long-term financial goals.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, we serve multi-state businesses and individuals across the Northeast corridor and nationwide.
What industries do you specialize in?
We have deep expertise in healthcare, technology, real estate, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial startups.
How do you handle complex tax situations?
Our team specializes in navigating complex tax structures, including pass-through entities and international compliance.
