Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP

Pittsburgh is central to how Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP, known as GYF, presents itself. The firm says it combines the capabilities of a large accounting practice with a more personal, responsive service, and it builds its work around relationships with clients.

Audit that looks beyond the financial statements

Assurance work, in the firm's description, is more than an examination of financial information. A review can also show how a client's business processes and operations run, and where performance could be improved. The firm presents this as a way for management to learn something useful from an audit, not only to satisfy a compliance requirement.

Tax planning built around each client

GYF says it does not stop at preparing returns. Its advisers begin by understanding a client's circumstances and goals, then develop a broader strategy aimed at planning opportunities and at reducing the tax a client bears. Tax planning and compliance sit together in the firm's service list, so ongoing filing support and forward planning are handled by the same team.

Valuation for planning, sales and disputes

Valuation work supports wealth management, exit planning, business transactions and dispute resolution. The firm's valuation and litigation professionals say they support clients across a broad range of matters, bringing an independent view of what a business or asset is worth.

ERP selection and implementation

Enterprise resource planning systems carry much of the daily running of a business. The firm says it helps clients evaluate, select and implement these systems so the organization can perform more efficiently. Its site also publishes commentary on developments in NetSuite, including new AI features that help the system understand customized settings.

Consultants for management teams and outsourced accounting

Businesses sometimes need financial expertise beyond their own staff. GYF's consultants serve as independent advisers to management teams in several areas. Its client accounting services provide short- and long-term accounting staff, and the firm says process and technology improvements can add further efficiency and scale.

Reach beyond Pittsburgh

Many clients are based in greater Pittsburgh, while the firm also works with companies across the United States and abroad. As a member of Geneva Group International, GYF connects with accounting, legal and consulting firms in other countries. The firm names high net worth individuals among the people it serves. Its professionals also run continuing education seminars and webinars aimed at financial professionals, attorneys and business leaders.