Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors

Locally owned since 1941, Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors is an accounting and advisory firm in West Michigan. It says it has served the tax, accounting and business advisory needs of its community for more than eighty years, and it traces part of its history to Gerbel and Company, which the firm says now forms part of Hungerford Nichols.

Tax planning with no surprises

The firm's tax services include consulting and planning, with the stated philosophy that a client should face no surprises when taxes are due. Its work also covers the preparation of financial statements, estate planning and trust work, and wealth management for individuals and families. The firm says it is committed to understanding each client's individual needs and family dynamics, and tailors its work to them.

Audit, attestation and benefit plan audits

Auditing and attestation work includes audits of employee benefit plans, which the firm says it performs efficiently and cost-effectively. It also prepares clients for federal grant compliance reviews, including the single audit, and offers guidance on audit readiness. Its audit teams use experience and industry knowledge to balance the demands of each engagement.

Business advice from buying to succession

Business advisory services include help with purchasing a business, selecting the right entity type, and business valuation. The firm also supports succession planning for family owned businesses that are passing from one generation to the next, a process it describes as daunting without experienced help. Its valuation and litigation support is offered to closely held businesses.

Anti-fraud tools and litigation support

The fraud and litigation team uses anti-fraud tools to help organizations stop fraud, and it provides independent valuation and litigation support for closely held businesses. The firm describes its fraud work as part of a wider advisory practice that also includes technology solutions and digital marketing.

Sectors the firm serves

The firm works with a wide range of clients but says it specializes in certain industries. These include family owned and closely held firms, construction and real estate, cannabis advisory, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, nonprofits, professional services, retail, school districts and municipalities, and transportation. A program called HN LIT, for leaders in training, sits alongside its client work.