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It was pleasure to work with a firm that had such a positive attitude toward the goal of a truly independent audit and worked tirelessly to reach it. Your experienced approach made the board feel confident and comfortable, You were able to answer our questions and concerns in a manner that was both easily understandable and to the point. We especially appreciated your comments on improving our internal procedures. John W. Ashline, Chairperson, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts Cerini & Associates has expertise at all staff levels. When we need a special project done, we know we can call them and they will dedicate the resources necessary to ensure timely and proficient completion; no matter what the project entails. Susan Sha, CFO, Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities. At Cerini & Associates we get more than accountants, we get advisors who know our business and are dedicated to making a difference where it matters most, our bottom line. Richard Rinaldi, President, ECR Associates, Inc. Cerini & Associates has been instrumental in strengthening the internal controls of our school district. At a time when school district's finances are under such extreme scrutiny, it is important to have an auditing firm that provides support, guidance, and insight in protecting taxpayer's dollars. Dr. Austin Gavin, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Manhasset Union Free School District They treat us like a business, that is important. They've been able to analyze our operations and find ways that we can improve and cut costs. This means more dollars to fulfill our mission. James Oliva, CFO, Family & Children's Association. My husband and I have a special needs daughter who must file taxes as well. We have so much to deal with her, that it is quite overwhelming. Filing taxes for her on top of all of her needs is just too much. Cerini & Associates has helped us tremendously with her tax issues as well as our own personal filing. Cerini & Associates has helped us improve her financial security for her future. We would be lost without them! Personal Tax Clients Cerini & Associates is the first firm we have worked with that not only understands our business, but also understands our industry. This knowledge has helped give us a competitive edge because we know we have a resource we can call upon for sound advice. Michael Stern, COO, Rehabilitation Medicine Associates. Cerini & Associates go way beyond the call of duty and actually become vital partners in the growth of your business. We've tried many accounting firms before and none have given us the strategies and personal attention we needed to plan for the future. This one is a keeper. George Giokas, President/CEO, StaffWriters Plus, Inc. Right from the start we knew things were different with Cerini & Associates. They took time to learn and understand our business, and their motivation was to help us build a strong financial foundation from which to grow. They did not merely give us an audited financial statement. They added value to our operations through their expertise, constant communication and involvement. It was a very holistic approach. Sarah Gerecke, CEO, Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC. When we hired Cerini & Associates, LLP we were looking for a firm that was knowledgeable of our industry and that was going to provide us with feedback that would help us improve and strengthen our overall operations. We hoped to work with a firm that would take their involvement one step further and offer recommendations and advice and be there to support our needs and address our concerns. Cerini & Associates, LLP has met all our expectations. Joyce Pilsner, Executive Director, Riverdale Mental Health, Inc. It is a pleasure working with a firm who has extensive experience dealing with nonprofit organizations. Cerini & Associates is familiar with the issues we face on a daily basis, and it is this knowledge that helps us to overcome all obstacles and reach our goals. Neal Lewis, Executive Director, Neighborhood Network Research Center Cerini & Associates is dedicated. They are willing to put in the time and energy to get things done and get it done right while at the same time respecting our time constraints. They are always thorough and available when we need them. Dorothy Delayo, Executive Director, North Bronx Westchester Neighborhood Restoration Association. The presentations to our board of directors have been a great strength of Cerini & Associates. The charts and graphs provide such a clear graphic depiction and understanding of our financial situation that we use them in our endeavors to bring in donations. We don't file them away year after year; we send them out to our larger donors. It's been great. Tracey Lutz, Executive Director, The Retreat Inc. In working with Cerini & Associates we get a partnership and relationship with people who are very knowledgeable of the nonprofit industry. What's more we have tremendous accessibility to Ken, the partner on our engagement. These relationships have helped to make our business better. Louis Schwartz, CFAO, Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City. A key element of our relationship with Cerini & Associates, LLP is trust. Their staff interacts directly with other professionals we work with, such as our attorneys, on behalf of me and the practice. I completely trust their abilities, knowledge, integrity, and professionalism. They understand us and what we need, that's a very comforting feeling. Dayna McCauley, Practice Manager, Long Island Gynecologic Oncologists, P.C. When we deal with Cerini & Associates we're not just working with a firm that understands accounting and taxes, we're working with a firm that also understands healthcare. That's important because they're able to help us with aspects of our practice that most other accountants just can't. Dr. Hyun T. Cho, Chief of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center After more than 5 years with Cerini & Associates, I have found them to be much more than an accounting firm. They have aided in making my organization more profitable, but more importantly they have helped prepare me and my family for the years to come. Cerini & Associates is always there when I need them and always go above and beyond. Craig H. Rosenberg, MD, Rehabilitation Medicine Associates We feel that Cerini & Associates is very comprehensive in their approach to handling our year-end audit. They focus on not only our finances, but also our operations, with targeted information and procedural recommendations that, in the end, help us to understand our organization better. It is not a painful process like I had originally expected it to be, but instead it is a very useful process in which we and our board gain valuable insight. Tony D'Emidio, Former Director of Business Operations, Project GRAD, Inc. When we were interviewing accounting firms last year, we spoke to references in order to gauge their experiences with the various firms. One of the reasons we chose Cerini & Associates were the positive responses we received from the people we contacted. The items which impressed us then are the same items that we are satisfied with now. Their extensive experience and knowledge of our field has been vital to us, setting our organization on the right path. They have solved difficult situations by using their expertise and analytical skills. Their contacts with people associated with our industry in local and state agencies have been extremely helpful and their commitment to staying on top of changes in our field is impressive. But what has been equally, if not more important, has been the accessibility of Ken and his staff. When questions arise on a day to day basis, it is important to be able to get in touch with your accountant. We have always been able to contact them, even when they are servicing other clients or in transit. I am confident this relationship will last and that they will continue to assist us in making our school the best it can be. Bennett Rosenberg, Co-Executive Director, Rainbow School for Child Development