Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting and Business Consulting Services in MA & RI
Forte Accounting was founded to empower small businesses through expert accounting and consulting services. With over a decade of experience in public accounting and corporate finance, our team delivers tailored solutions to help clients maintain work-life balance while growing their businesses. We specialize in financial reporting, QuickBooks consulting, and management process development, leveraging our CPA-certified expertise and QuickBooks ProAdvisor accreditation. Our approach combines personalized service with technical proficiency in accounting software and operational efficiency.We prioritize transparency, delivering fixed-fee pricing after initial consultations while offering flexible hourly rates for additional work. Rooted in Michelle Ferdinandi's 10+ years of experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and CVS Health, our practice emphasizes process optimization, segregation of duties analysis, and data-driven decision-making tools. We serve businesses across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, focusing on creating sustainable systems that protect assets and enhance financial clarity.
Services
Financial Reporting
QuickBooks Consulting
Management Consulting
QuickBooks Setup
Process Development
Segregation of Duties Analysis
Internal Control Testing
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of experience in public accounting and corporate finance
- Our team includes QuickBooks ProAdvisor-certified professionals
- We implement customized financial processes for business efficiency
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing with initial consultation
- Specialized expertise in segregation of duties analysis
Associations and certifications
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program
Services
Financial Reporting
We provide periodic financial reviews including balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and cash flow analysis to help business owners understand their financial position. Our reports include sales analysis and budget tracking to support informed decision-making while maintaining accurate financial records through standardized processes.
QuickBooks Consulting
Our QuickBooks ProAdvisor-certified experts offer software implementation, system evaluation, and troubleshooting for Desktop and Online versions. We optimize accounting processes through proper setup, workflow analysis, and best practice recommendations to improve financial management efficiency for small businesses.
Management Consulting
We develop customized business processes to enhance operational efficiency and internal controls. Services include segregation of duties analysis, existing process evaluation, and implementation of financial/operational systems that protect assets and ensure accurate decision-making information.
People
Michelle Ferdinandi
Founder & CPA Professional
Michelle Ferdinandi founded Forte Accounting after 7 years at PwC and CVS Health. A former CPA with expertise in financial reporting and process optimization, she helps small businesses grow while maintaining work-life balance through tailored accounting solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide financial reporting, QuickBooks consulting, management process development, internal control testing, and segregation of duties analysis tailored to small business needs.
Are you certified to provide QuickBooks support?
Yes, we are certified through the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program for both Desktop and Online products with expertise in software setup and troubleshooting.
How do you determine your service pricing?
After an initial consultation, we provide fixed-fee pricing based on estimated hours. Additional work is billed hourly with agreed-upon rates and discounts available.
What areas do you serve?
We serve businesses throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Attleboro, Cranston, Providence, and Warwick areas.
What experience do you have with business accounting?
Our founder has 10+ years of experience including public accounting at PwC and corporate finance roles at CVS Health, plus running her own practice since 2016.
