Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dental CPA Partner in Dallas-Fort Worth
Founded in 1987, Edwards & Associates has over 30 years of experience providing specialized financial services to the dental community. Our team of dental CPA experts delivers comprehensive accounting, tax compliance, and wealth-building solutions tailored to the unique needs of dentists and healthcare professionals. With a focus on integrity and innovation, we help clients optimize financial performance, reduce tax burdens, and achieve long-term success.Our hands-on approach ensures personalized service, while our industry-specific expertise positions us as trusted advisors. We prioritize client relationships, offering strategic guidance that aligns with individual practice goals and evolving market conditions.
Services
Monthly Core Services
Financial Planning
Transition Services
Dental Practice Consulting
Entity Formation
Fee Analysis
Portfolio Management
Practice Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized dental CPA expertise.
- Our team provides personalized financial planning for dentists.
- We deliver hands-on support with proven industry-specific solutions.
- Our clients benefit from strategic tax reduction strategies.
- We maintain a track record of client success stories across the U.S.
What people say
Exceptional Service
Knowledgeable team
Game-changer for our business
Top-tier expertise
Reliable and professional
Services
Monthly Core Services
Our comprehensive monthly accounting package handles bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting for dental practices. This service ensures accurate records, timely filings, and clear financial insights. Dentists benefit from reduced administrative burdens and dedicated support for operational efficiency.
Financial Planning
Customized financial planning services focus on asset protection, retirement strategies, and investment optimization for dental professionals. We develop personalized roadmaps for long-term wealth accumulation. Our approach balances risk management with growth opportunities tailored to individual practice needs.
Transition Services
Specialized support for dental practice acquisitions, sales, and expansions guides clients through complex transactions. We provide valuation analysis, deal structuring, and financing assistance. Our expertise ensures smooth ownership transfers while maximizing financial outcomes for all parties involved.
Dental Practice Consulting
Consulting services address operational efficiency, fee analysis, and practice management challenges for dental offices. We identify growth opportunities and implement strategic improvements. Our data-driven approach helps practices enhance profitability and patient satisfaction simultaneously.
Entity Formation
Expert guidance in selecting optimal business structures for new dental practices ensures tax efficiency and liability protection. We handle formation processes from legal registrations to licensing requirements. Our strategic structuring establishes a solid foundation for long-term financial success.
People
Robert T. Edwards
Founder & CPA
With over 30 years of dental CPA experience, Robert founded the firm to specialize in dental financial solutions. His expertise in tax planning and practice management has transformed numerous dental practices across the United States.
Lynn Ledbetter
Executive Director & CPA
As Executive Director, Lynn provides expert problem-solving for complex dental financial challenges. Her extensive experience in dental accounting ensures clients receive practical, results-driven solutions tailored to their specific practice needs.
Dr. Sharon Tiger
Dental Consultant
Dr. Tiger combines clinical dental expertise with business acumen to deliver practical consulting solutions. Her unique perspective helps bridge clinical operations with financial strategy for comprehensive practice optimization.
Questions
Why should dentists use a specialized CPA?
Dental-specific CPAs understand industry nuances, tax regulations, and financial challenges unique to dental practices, ensuring optimal financial outcomes.
Are dental services subject to sales tax?
Most dental services are tax-exempt, but non-prescription items like toothpaste require sales tax collection and proper reporting compliance.
Should I buy or lease dental equipment?
Equipment financing decisions depend on business use percentage, cash flow considerations, and long-term practice financial strategy tailored to your specific situation.
How can I optimize dental practice profitability?
Fee analysis, operational efficiency improvements, and strategic financial planning help maximize dental practice profitability while maintaining quality patient care.
When should I start retirement planning?
Begin retirement planning as soon as practice cash flow allows to maximize tax advantages and ensure long-term financial security through diversified investment strategies.
