BERENFELD,
S P R I T Z E R
SHECHTER
& S H E E R
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
In today's economic climate, businesses and professionals face fierce
competition in an ever-changing financial environment. Effective management of
their financial matters is essential if their businesses are to survive and
grow.
Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer is a progressive accounting firm with
the highest standards of professional excellence, managed by an experienced and
diversified executive team.
Why has Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer grown and retained clients
through generations of ownership? Because of our focus on personal attention. We
believe strongly in the value of responding individually to our clients' needs.
That has made us a reliable partner in today's demanding marketplace.
Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer combines the best attributes of both
large and small firms. We provide financial, tax and accounting services for
domestic and foreign clients. We help them harness the power of computers. In
addition, we provide additional services in the area of litigation support,
mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, estate planning and personal financial
matters. We don't force a choice between quality and affordability. We offer
clients a cost-efficient perspective on all projects. We also offer clients
something unique.
Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer is one of a limited number of
accounting firms in the United States, and the only firm in Florida, that is
affiliated with the London-based International Association of Practising
Accountants (IAPA). This professional network gives us access to strategic
support in such areas as marketing analysis, regulatory compliance and taxation
throughout the world.
Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer believes in long range planning,
creative hard work, and prudent but progressive solutions for its clients. Our
broad-based, cost-efficient and flexible capabilities have earned the kind of
trust that permits clients to concentrate on their own opportunities for growth.
Accounting is a service industry. Our profession demands attention to
detail. The detail that sets us apart is our personal and relentless dedication
to our clients.
ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer provides a full range of core
services for businesses and professionals, large and small. We help our clients
develop strategies that focus on growth, not survival. Consistent with prudent
accounting practices, we provide financial details that are both accurate and
understandable. We respond with the highest degree of integrity as quickly as
possible. And always, Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer excels at personal
attention to client needs.
Accounting and Write-up Services
Audit and Review of Financial Statements
Compilation Services for Small Businesses
Design and Installation of Accounting and Inventory Control Systems
TAXATION
Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer is uniquely prepared to help control
the tax costs of businesses and individuals. We focus on new solutions, not old
problems. We determine the best legal alternatives for today's complicated tax
laws. We help out clients manage the impact of change.
Personal, Corporate, Partnership and Fiduciary Tax Returns
Payroll and Sales Tax Returns
Intangible and Tangible Property Tax Returns
Estates, Trusts and Charitable Matters
Tax Planning and Projections
COMPUTER-BASED ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer can help improve the efficiency and
productivity of your firm with our, Computer Services Department. We design
computer-based accounting and information systems that more effectively manage
payroll, inventory, production, sales, marketing and customer service. We advise
clients on the proper selection of accounting programs, utilities, productivity
software and other computer-related solutions. Where appropriate, we will
install these programs for the client, provide instruction and deliver on going
support.
Computer-based Accounting and Information Solutions
Individual Assessment and Design of Client Systems
On-site Installation and Instruction
On-going Support as Business Grows
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION
Our clients represent the diversity of the Florida economy: products and
services, leisure and travel, health care, creative arts and real estate. An
ever-increasing base of clients is represented by foreign individuals and
corporations who wish to begin or develop a presence in the United States. We
can offer special experience and resources for the foreign investor.
Our membership in the International Association of Practising Accountants
(IAPA) gives clients the advantage of our affiliation with colleagues throughout
North America, South America, Europe, the Far East and Australia.
U.S. Tax Return Preparation for International Operations
Financial Services for Offshore Corporations
Tax Planning for Foreign Investments in the U.S.
Tax Returns for U.S. Expatriates and Resident and Non-Resident Aliens
Inter-Company Pricing Issues
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Non-accounting and tax matters increasingly are important to individuals
and corporations. Growing, managing and disposing of financial resources
requires skilled and knowledgeable attention to small details. Berenfeld,
Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer can help clients in many matters associated with
their business and personal lives. As with our other services, we provide
professional assistance, flexible response and close personal attention.
Litigation Support
Business Plans
Custom-Tailored Management Reporting Programs
Retirement and Financial Planning
Family Tax Matters
Real Estate Sales and Acquisitions
Feasibility Studies
PARTNERS
LAWRENCE J. BERENFELD, C.P.A.
The founding partner, Larry started the firm in the late 1960s. Prior to
that, he served four years in the United States Air Force and went on to the
University of Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration. Larry brings more than 35 years of experience in all
aspects of tax and accounting with concentrations in construction and real
estate development. Within the firm, he is the administrative partner and is
responsible for the implementation and management of the quality control
procedures. His interests include sports, travel, cooking and photography.
MICHAEL SPRITZER, C.P.A.
Mike joined the firm in 1972. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in
Accounting from Brooklyn College and a Masters degree in Business Administration
from the University of Michigan. Before joining the firm, Mike worked with a Big
Six accounting firm and later was employed by a large international financial
institution in Geneva, Switzerland. Mike represents many foreign based investors
and businesses, as well as U.S. clients who have established businesses
overseas. His community activities include volunteer work for the Union of
American Hebrew Congregations and the South Dade Board of the Greater Mian-d
Jewish Federation. -
PHILIP J. SHECHTER, C.P.A.
A Miami native, Phil Shechter, has been practicing accounting since 1982,
when he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the
University of Florida. Phil manages the firm's small business department and
heads the litigation division. He has extensive experience in the travel and I
isure industry. He is also the partner in charge of estate tax planning and
systems analysis. In his free time, Phil volunteers for organizations such as
the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce and the Miami Children's Hospital. A past
president of the Miami Sundown Rotary Club, he spends each Thanksgiving cooking
and sharing dinner at the Catholic Home for Abused Children.
EMERY B. SHEER, C.P.A.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Emery holds a degree in Music Education
with graduate studies in Opera Performance at Boston University. He has
completed graduate studies in Accounting and Taxation at the University of Miami
and Florida International University. With particular expertise in the
entertainment industry, his client list includes performing artists and
non-profit organizations. Emery is an active member of both the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Florida Instaute of Certified
Public Accountants, where he served as president of the South Dade Chapter. His
wife is an accomplished violinist, having toured with such celebrities as Frank
Sinatra and Rod Stewart. Emery enjoys basketball, singing and skiing.
MARC A. BERENFELD, C.P.A.
Marc graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Accounting in 1985 and joined the firm shortly thereafter. He manages
the firm's common interest realty associations and management information
systems divisions. Marc has extensive background in litigation support services,
real estate accounting, computer systems and condominium and homeowner
associations. He serves n the Common Interest Realty Associations committee of
the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In his free time, Marc
volunteers as the head basketball coach of the Dave & Mary Alpers Jewish
Community Center's varsity basketball team and for the Coconut Grove Chamber of
Commerce. Marc also enjoys playing basketball and other team sports, cooking and
reading.
