About Us

We combine a large firm's experience with the personal attention that only a small firm can provide. Our clients come back to us year after year because they know they are in good hands. We work to develop long-term relationships; whether your needs are simple or complex, we can help.

Our People

Ralph Fusco, CPA,  is the senior partner of the firm. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business from Texas Christian University in 1975. He began his career with a national firm in New York City. Wanting to develop closer client relationships, he moved to smaller local firms and since 1978 has been serving the small business community. In addition, Mr. Fusco has expertise in Estate and Trust accounting and taxation. He is licensed to practice in the States of New York and Florida.

Gary V. Catalanotto, CPA, graduated with an accounting degree from Dowling College in 1978.  That year he began his career in public accounting on Long Island.  Mr. Catalanotto's expertise is guiding small to large businesses as well as individuals with their financial, tax and management needs. He enjoys sporting events as well as music and concerts and traveling and spending quality time with family. 

Elizabeth Tartaro, CPA,  Beth graduated from St. John’s University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  She brings over 30 years of experience in varying industries and services.  She prepares financial statements and tax returns for many small businesses and individuals focusing on minimizing taxes.   In addition, she performs audits and prepares tax returns for a variety of clients including not-for-profit, housing and cooperative organizations. 

While not helping her clients, Beth enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Kerri Roarty, Kerri joined our firm in 2012. She holds a BS in Accounting from Long Island University College. She has years of experience in providing tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services to our small business clients.

 Anthony Tartaro, Anthony graduated from Molloy College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting where he played lacrosse, he brings over 7 years of experience in various industries and services. Anthony prepares financial statements, individual, corporate & not-for-profit tax returns as well as payroll, w-2, and 1099 filings. He enjoys advising clients on the best strategy to minimize taxes and expenses.

When not helping clients, Anthony enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.

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Our History

Our firm has provided auditing, accounting, tax planning, management information, and financial advisory services to business owners and high net worth individuals since 1978.

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Our Credentials

The firm participates in the Peer Review program as prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Our Areas of Specialization

• Estate planning and taxation, working with attorneys to meet the estate planning needs of our clients. Also, provide fiduciary income tax preparation for estates and trusts. Also, we have vast experience in the preparation of fiduciary accountings to the Surrogate Courts and accountings for Conservatorships and Guardianships.
• Family-owned businesses have their own unique needs, including tax planning, compensation strategies, retirement planning, and family succession planning.
• Wholesalers and distributors require guidance in their decisions on new product lines, product mix, and pricing, information systems, breakeven, ratio analysis, obtaining working capital and equipment financing, and preparing audits and reviews.
• Real Estate and Construction Contractors require tax planning and compliance, equipment financing, cash flow projections, and financial statement planning.
• Not-for-Profit Organizations provide qualified, competent, and sound advice to various organizations by working closely with board members and executives to help them foresee and solve operational and financial issues. We also participate in their fundraising activities.
• Professional Service Firms such as physicians and dentists, attorneys and engineers. Services encompass a review of partnership/shareholder agreements, personal financial and tax planning, estate planning, and profitability consulting.
• Franchises, which we have long been recognized as a high-quality service provider, specifically to the fast-food industry. Services provided include Reviewing franchise agreements, Cash flow projections, Franchise valuation for purchase or sale, Implementation of industry-specific software for accounting systems, Financial statement preparation for franchise reporting, Tax planning, compliance, and assistance in obtaining financing for purchase or reinvestment.

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