Friedman Kannenberg

Overview

Friedman Kannenberg & Company, P.C. is a Certified Public Accounting firm specializing in providing expert accounting, tax, and consulting services to the music industry. With over 30 years of experience, our team of professionals is dedicated to serving the unique needs of music product retailers, instrument and equipment manufacturers, sales reps, musicians and bands, independent record labels, recording studios and engineers, music schools and educators, and other music industry businesses and individuals.

Our Firm Profile

Established in 1985, our firm is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, and is composed of a team of approximately twelve professionals, including our founding partners, Alan M. Friedman and Donald A. Kannenberg, Jr. Our long history and commitment to the music industry have earned us national recognition as a leader in providing accounting, tax, management consulting, business evaluation, and accounting software training services to the music industry.

Our Recognition

Throughout our 30+ year history, our firm has developed a strong expertise in various segments of the music industry. We are proud to be involved in several professional development programs sponsored by prestigious music industry organizations, such as the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and the National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD). Our professionals also contribute technical articles to industry publications and lecture at music colleges and universities nationwide.

Our Services

Our firm offers a range of services tailored to the unique needs of the music industry. These services include:

• Accounting: We provide expert accounting services, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Tax: Our tax experts specialize in ensuring that our clients' tax obligations are met, and that they are taking advantage of available tax credits and deductions.
• Music Retail Consulting: Our experienced consultants offer expert advice on inventory management, retail store management, and succession planning.
• AIMsi Consulting: We provide consulting services for music instrument and product retailers, including inventory management, pricing strategies, and sales optimization.
• Other Consulting Services: Our consultants offer expertise in areas such as business evaluation, musician and band bookkeeping, and speaking engagements.

Our Team

Our team of professionals is comprised of experienced accountants, consultants, and experts in the music industry. Our team's collective experience and knowledge of the music industry enables us to provide our clients with personalized, expert guidance and support. Click on the names below to view profiles of each team member:

• Partners: Alan M. Friedman, Donald A. Kannenberg, Jr.
• Professional Staff: Kathy Campbell, Lori Gates, Daniel Jobe, Meredith Jobe, Evan Kalish, Toni Minelli, Melissa Pysar, Amy Trudelle, Kayley Armington
• Web Support Staff: Shaun Conrad, Jen Lowe

Contact Us

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our firm and the services we offer. We are committed to providing exceptional service and support to our clients. Please contact us with any questions or to learn more about our services.