Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
Pue Chick Leibowitz & Blezard has evolved since 1955 into a trusted accounting and consulting firm serving businesses, individuals, estates, and trusts across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and nationwide. Our hands-on approach combines technical expertise with proactive strategic planning to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and deliver tailored solutions. We specialize in accounting, auditing, tax planning, business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support, leveraging decades of industry-specific experience in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofits, and more.Our team of CPAs, Certified Valuation Analysts, and forensic specialists adheres to the highest professional standards while maintaining the personalized service of a boutique firm. We invest in continuous education, technology, and staff development to meet evolving client needs, with a proven track record of resolving complex financial challenges and improving operational outcomes. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and client-centric advisory services has solidified our reputation as a reliable partner for long-term financial success.
Services
Business Valuation
Forensic Accounting
Tax Planning
Auditing Services
Management Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of combined experience in accounting and consulting.
- Our team includes CPAs with specialized certifications in valuation and forensic analysis.
- We provide hands-on, personalized service with a focus on proactive problem-solving.
- Our industry-specific expertise spans construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofits.
- We maintain the highest professional standards with continuous staff education and technology investment.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
- Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (CFFA)
Services
Business Valuation
Our Certified Valuation Analysts determine business worth for mergers, acquisitions, estate planning, or litigation. We apply recognized methodologies to assess financial health, market position, and intangible assets. Clients receive defensible valuations compliant with professional standards for tax, legal, or transactional purposes.
Forensic Accounting
We investigate financial discrepancies, fraud, and asset misappropriation using specialized audit techniques. Our experts provide court testimony, damage calculations, and internal control recommendations. Services support legal cases involving business disputes, insurance claims, or regulatory compliance matters.
Tax Planning
We develop strategies to minimize tax liabilities for individuals and businesses through proactive planning. Services include compliance, audit representation, estate tax planning, and multistate tax guidance. Our team stays current with changing regulations to ensure optimal outcomes.
Auditing Services
We conduct financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations with a consultative approach. Our services include internal control assessments, fraud detection, and compliance reporting for nonprofits, pension plans, and government entities.
Management Advisory
We help businesses improve profitability through strategic planning, cash flow analysis, and operational efficiency. Services include budgeting, risk management, succession planning, and merger/acquisition analysis to support long-term growth objectives.
People
Michael R. Blezard
Partner
Specializes in business valuation and litigation support with construction, manufacturing, and nonprofit industry expertise. Holds CVA certification and over 30 years of accounting experience.
Michael J. Welch
Partner
Focuses on tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. Combines CPA credentials with legal expertise in taxation, serving manufacturing and real estate sectors.
Jeremy S. Brayer
Partner
Auditing specialist with experience in healthcare, manufacturing, and pension plan compliance. Provides financial statement analysis and consulting services to diverse clients.
Steven R. Leibowitz
Partner
Expert in real estate development and forensic accounting. Offers litigation support and business consulting with over 35 years of experience in closely held businesses.
Callem R. Persson
Manager
Provides tax planning and compliance services for financial institutions and service industries. Recent addition with national firm experience in business consulting.
Questions
What accounting and auditing services do you offer?
We provide audits, reviews, compilations, internal controls evaluation, fraud auditing, and compliance services for businesses and nonprofits.
Do you specialize in any industries?
Yes, we serve construction, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofits, pension plans, retail, and transportation sectors with tailored expertise.
What tax services are available?
We offer tax planning, compliance, estate planning, audit representation, and state/local tax guidance for individuals and businesses.
How do you handle business valuation and litigation support?
Our CPAs with CVA and CFFA certifications provide expert business valuations, forensic accounting, and litigation consulting for legal matters.
Are you available for consultations?
Yes, we offer free consultations to discuss your specific accounting, tax, or business advisory needs.
