"I pride myself  in delivering the most up-to-date and accurate accounting and consultation.  My relations with clients are on a more personal level, which allows me to understand and solve their problems on a case-by-case basis."

Ellyn A. Schaefer attended St. John Fisher College, graduating in 1984.  She received her CPA in 1987.  After gaining experience at CPA firms, Ellyn launched her own accounting firm in 1994.

She specializes in tax, small business, and non-profit organizations.  She believes in quality and staying abreast of new rules and regulations, and has successfully undergone peer quality reviews by an independent CPA.  She is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Also, Ellyn volunteers for the New York State Society Non-Profit Committee.

Ellyn has been married for over 20 years and has three children: Rachel 10; William 18; and Jessica, 22.

HOW SECURE ARE YOU IN THESE CRUCIAL AREAS?

Income Tax Returns should be in accordance with new Federal and State Laws www.irs.gov IRS Audits of personal or company returns Filing Dates for personal returns, payroll, sales and other information returns Consultation and monitoring of accounting system with a CPA Audited Financial Statements by a CPA enhance eligibility for funding and increase reliability to public

Financial Statements should be in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Compliance Audits should be in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards Federal Form 990 and State Form 497 must be filed with revenues over $25,000 OMB 133 Audits are required for federal grants over $500,000 Consolidated Fiscal Reports have to be in compliance with NYS Regulations

Proper Auditing and Accounting are essential for Board Members and Chief Financial Officers to fulfill their responsibilities.

I CAN HANDLE YOUR NEEDS