Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services for Businesses and Individuals
Founded in 1982, BDG-CPAs has established itself as a premier accounting firm delivering top-tier audit, tax, and advisory services. Our team comprises professionals with extensive experience, including over 25 years at Big 4 firms like PwC, ensuring clients receive expertise comparable to global firms. We specialize in serving closely held businesses, major corporations, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on internal controls, tax optimization, and trusted financial reporting. Our innovative Real-Time Consulting service provides cost-effective, fractional resources tailored to client needs, while our strategic use of the COSO Framework and Balanced Scorecard ensures operational excellence.With offices in New York, Charleston, and Ridgewood, we maintain long-term relationships with blue-chip clients, emphasizing transparency, technical precision, and personalized service. Our commitment to developing top CPA talent through rigorous training and campus recruitment has fostered a culture of excellence and career growth. Recognized as a leader in employee benefit plan audits and corporate outsourcing, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge methodologies to deliver measurable value. Every engagement reflects our mission to enhance client success through proactive problem-solving, ethical standards, and unwavering dedication to quality.
Services
Audit & Tax Services
Corporate Tax Planning
COSO Framework
Corporate Outsourcing
Employee Benefit Plans Audits
Forensic Accounting
Personal Tax Planning
Nonprofit Organizations
Collaborations
High Tech Company Services
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience with Big 4-trained professionals.
- Our team implements the COSO Internal Control Framework for risk reduction.
- We provide fixed-fee outsourcing for predictable budgeting.
- We specialize in complex PCAOB and DOL audits with unqualified opinions.
- Our client relationships span decades, including Fortune 500 companies.
Services
Audit & Tax Services
BDG-CPAs delivers comprehensive audit and tax solutions tailored to businesses and individuals. Our services include GAAP-compliant financial statements, PCAOB audits, and tax compliance for corporations, nonprofits, and high-net-worth clients. With expertise comparable to Big 4 firms, we ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strategic tax savings through personalized service and advanced methodologies.
Corporate Tax Planning
Our corporate tax services focus on minimizing liabilities while ensuring compliance. We offer federal and multi-state tax filings, merger and acquisition planning, executive compensation structuring, and international tax advisory. With experience handling Tier 1 tax cases, we provide strategic guidance to optimize savings and navigate complex regulatory landscapes for corporations of all sizes.
COSO Framework
BDG-CPAs specializes in implementing the COSO Internal Control Framework to strengthen organizational governance. We assess and enhance financial reporting controls, operational efficiency, and compliance processes. Our approach reduces risk, improves transparency, and aligns internal controls with strategic goals, benefiting both SEC registrants and growing businesses.
Corporate Outsourcing
We provide outsourced accounting solutions for controller functions, tax departments, and internal audits. Our fixed-fee model offers access to Big 4-trained professionals for tasks like financial close support, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and tax provision preparation. This ensures high-quality service without the cost of full-time hires, tailored to client-specific needs.
Employee Benefit Plans Audits
BDG-CPAs conducts DOL-compliant audits for 401(k), profit-sharing, and defined-benefit plans. With over 800 audits completed, we ensure accurate Form 5500 filings and address non-compliance issues. Our CPA Enrolled Actuaries and specialized team deliver efficient, cost-effective audits for plans with assets exceeding $6 billion.
People
Neil Della Torre
Founder
Founded BDG-CPAs in 1982 after a career at PwC. His vision focuses on internal controls, tax savings, and training top CPA professionals. Continues to shape the firm's strategic direction and client service philosophy.
Rachel Votto
Partner
Partner since 2008, leading tax services since 2012. Specializes in corporate and individual tax planning. Head of operations since 2022, ensuring technical excellence across all client engagements.
Mike Magee
Partner
Partner since 2011, overseeing audit quality control. Manages over 140 employee benefit plan audits annually. Brings expertise in middle-market company audits and DOL compliance requirements.
Jim Becher
Partner
Partner since 1992, serving prominent tax and audit clients. Specializes in partnership and S Corporation taxation with over 30 years of experience. Provides strategic guidance on complex tax structures and compliance.
Herb Partlow
Public Relations Director
Manages BDG-CPAs' online presence and communications. Former PR professional at Big 4 firms, leveraging decades of experience to enhance the firm's visibility and client engagement strategies.
Questions
What industries does BDG-CPAs specialize in?
We serve closely held businesses, major corporations, nonprofits, broker-dealers, RIAs, high-tech companies, and high-net-worth individuals. Our expertise spans manufacturing, real estate, energy, finance, and employee benefit plans.
How does BDG-CPAs ensure audit quality?
Our audit practice undergoes annual AICPA peer reviews and PCAOB inspections since 1992, consistently receiving unqualified opinions. We apply the COSO Framework to enhance internal controls and reporting accuracy.
Can BDG-CPAs handle complex tax planning?
Yes. Our team includes Big 4-trained professionals with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, international tax, executive compensation, and high-net-worth estate planning. We optimize savings while ensuring compliance.
Do you offer outsourced accounting services?
Yes. We provide fixed-fee outsourced solutions for controller functions, tax departments, and internal audits. Our services include financial close support, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and tax provision preparation.
How do you support employee benefit plan sponsors?
We conduct DOL-compliant audits for 401(k) and defined-benefit plans, assist with Form 5500 filings, and resolve non-compliance issues. Our team includes CPA Enrolled Actuaries for specialized support.
