Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Wilmington, DE
Horty & Horty is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm with 50 years of dedicated service to closely held businesses and owners throughout the Delaware Valley. Our client-centered approach focuses on mitigating financial risk while helping clients achieve their strategic goals. With a team of experienced professionals, we provide tailored solutions in audit, tax, forensic accounting, and financial advisory services. Our expertise spans industries including construction, gaming, government entities, and not-for-profits, supported by continuous training and affiliation with RSM US Alliance. We prioritize proactive communication, offering insights on cost reductions, control procedures, and operational efficiencies.Our directors bring decades of specialized experience in areas like business succession planning, litigation support, and mergers and acquisitions. As trusted advisors, we combine deep industry knowledge with personalized service to address complex business challenges. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing relationships with clients and active involvement in professional associations. We maintain rigorous quality control standards through adherence to AICPA guidelines and regular peer reviews. For 50 years, our firm has remained focused on delivering value-driven solutions that align with the evolving needs of middle-market businesses.
Services
Audit and Attest
Tax Planning
Forensic Accounting
Business Advisory
Financial Outsourcing
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of specialized accounting expertise for closely held businesses
- Our client-centered approach prioritizes personalized risk mitigation strategies
- Experienced team with industry-specific knowledge in construction and gaming sectors
- Proven methodologies aligned with AICPA quality control standards
- Active involvement in professional associations like Associated Builders & Contractors
Associations and certifications
- RSM US Alliance
- AICPA Statements on Quality Control Standards
Services
Audit and Attest
Our audit and attest services provide assurance that financial statements accurately reflect business performance. We maintain AICPA quality standards through continuous training and RSM US Alliance affiliation. Our team serves commercial enterprises, municipalities, and not-for-profits with rigorous compliance and reporting.
Tax Planning
We deliver comprehensive tax planning solutions to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance. Our services include business succession planning, tax credit optimization, and transactional structuring. Proactive tax research helps clients capitalize on legislative changes before implementing major business decisions.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic specialists investigate financial discrepancies, quantify damages, and support litigation matters. We provide expert testimony and internal control assessments for fraud prevention. Services address business disputes, divorce settlements, and merger negotiations with precise financial analysis.
Business Advisory
We offer tailored advisory services covering mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and operational improvements. Our consultants help businesses navigate growth phases, optimize human resources, and implement effective control systems aligned with long-term objectives.
Financial Outsourcing
Our financial outsourcing solutions provide cost-effective access to expert accounting professionals. Services include bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial reporting. We help growing businesses maintain compliance while scaling resources according to operational needs.
People
Gregory J. Barbish
Director
CPA with expertise in accounting, audit, and tax services for gaming, construction, and government clients. Focuses on financial risk mitigation and client growth strategies.
Douglas R. Phillips
President & Managing Director
Leads audit engagements and tax planning services across multiple industries. Coordinates marketing initiatives and contributes to professional publications as managing director.
Brian D. Stratton
Tax Department Director
Manages tax strategy development and compliance services. Provides tax research updates and contributes to the firm's electronic newsletter for client education.
Michael J. Easton
Director
Serves gaming, construction, and not-for-profit industries with audit and consulting services. Active in Delaware construction associations and business development efforts.
Andrew T. Patterson
Director
Provides audit, tax, and business advisory services to construction and manufacturing clients. Specializes in transaction structuring and succession planning for business owners.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit, tax, forensic accounting, business advisory, and financial outsourcing services tailored to closely held businesses across multiple industries.
How long have you served Delaware businesses?
Our firm has provided accounting services to Delaware Valley businesses for 50 years, with many directors having over 20 years of experience.
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in construction, gaming, government entities, not-for-profits, manufacturing, and professional services industries with dedicated expertise.
How do you ensure audit quality?
We maintain AICPA quality control standards through continuous staff training, RSM US Alliance affiliation, and regular peer review engagements.
What tax planning services are available?
Our tax services include strategic planning, business succession, estate planning, compliance, and optimization of tax credits and incentives for businesses and individuals.
Do you offer forensic accounting services?
Yes, we provide forensic accounting for fraud investigations, damage assessments, and litigation support with certified specialists in valuation and fraud examination.
