Business Details
31 Years
experience
Certified Public Accountants in Richmond, VA
Established in 1995, our firm builds upon decades of experience in accounting and business consulting. We specialize in serving veterinary, medical, and dental practices, offering tailored financial guidance and strategic planning. Our expertise extends to small businesses, professionals, and individuals, providing comprehensive tax preparation and advisory services. With a legacy dating back to the 1950s through predecessor firm Ralph Amernick & Co., we combine deep industry knowledge with personalized attention. Our services include practice consulting, financial statement compilation, tax strategy, and business entity structuring.We maintain strategic partnerships with financial institutions to support client growth and offer on-site practice evaluations. Our team adheres to rigorous professional standards through AICPA peer review programs and continuous education. Committed to objectivity and clarity, we help clients navigate complex financial decisions for long-term success. Our Richmond-based practice serves clients across the Southeast, leveraging localized market insights. We prioritize transparent communication and ethical practices to build lasting client relationships.
Services
Tax Preparation
Veterinary Accounting
Small Business Consulting
Business Planning
Tax Preparation for Individuals
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in veterinary and medical practice accounting.
- Our team maintains AICPA peer-reviewed quality assurance standards.
- We provide strategic funding partnerships with major financial institutions.
- Our services include on-site practice evaluations and performance benchmarking.
- We combine legacy expertise with modern tax compliance technology.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Virginia Society of Public Accountants
Services
Tax Preparation
Comprehensive tax preparation services for individuals, trusts, estates, and families. Our CPAs ensure accurate filings while optimizing deductions and credits. We provide personalized guidance to meet federal and state requirements. Clients receive tailored organizers to streamline documentation and ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations.
Veterinary Accounting
Specialized accounting for veterinary practices including financial projections, fee schedule analysis, and software implementation. We offer strategic funding assistance and performance benchmarking against industry standards. Our team provides on-site evaluations and operational efficiency recommendations tailored to veterinary businesses.
Small Business Consulting
Growth-focused consulting for small businesses including entity structuring, location analysis, and funding strategies. We assist with financial health assessments, compliance filings, and operational planning. Our services combine CPA expertise with practical business coaching to enhance profitability and sustainability.
Business Planning
Custom business planning services covering startup feasibility, financial projections, and growth strategies. We develop presentation packages for financing and provide lease agreement guidance. Our approach integrates market analysis with financial modeling to support informed decision-making for business owners.
Tax Preparation for Individuals
Personalized tax preparation for individuals and families. Our CPAs ensure compliance while identifying tax-saving opportunities. We provide year-round advisory support and documentation organization tools. Services include federal and state return preparation with a focus on accuracy and timely filing.
People
Carol L. Amernick
President
Certified Public Accountant with 30+ years of experience serving veterinary practices and small businesses. Specializes in practice management consulting and tax strategy. Maintains CGMA designation for global accounting standards expertise.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for veterinary practices?
We provide financial projections, software implementation, fee schedule analysis, and performance benchmarking specifically for veterinary practices.
Do you specialize in any particular business industries?
We specialize in veterinary, medical, and dental practices, along with general small business accounting and consulting services.
How does your tax preparation process work?
We use customized organizers to collect client documents, followed by CPA-reviewed tax return preparation with compliance guidance.
What business consulting services are available?
We offer entity structuring, location analysis, funding strategies, and financial health assessments for business owners.
Are you available for ongoing accounting support?
Yes, we provide monthly financial statement compilation, payroll services, and continuous business advisory support.
What professional accreditations do you hold?
Our firm maintains AICPA membership and peer review participation, with CPAs holding CGMA designations.
