Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions
At SEK CPAs & Advisors, we build trusted relationships by providing reliable, forward-thinking solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. With over 60 years of experience and 200+ dedicated professionals across six offices in Pennsylvania and Maryland, we combine deep expertise with personalized service to help clients navigate challenges and plan confidently for the future. Our services span accounting, audit, tax advisory, business valuations, CFO/controller support, and employee benefit plan audits. Recognized as one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work and ranked among the Top 200 Public Accounting Firms, we maintain a culture of integrity, responsiveness, and community involvement.Our affiliations with prestigious organizations like the AICPA and membership in the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center demonstrate our commitment to delivering big-firm expertise with a small-firm feel. Through continuous learning and industry-focused teams, we ensure our professionals stay at the forefront of accounting standards and technological advancements.
Services
Accounting & Advisory
Business Valuations
CFO/Controller Services
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Tax Advisory
QuickBooks Support
Peer Reviews
Mergers & Acquisitions
Retirement Plans
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- 62 years of experience with 200+ dedicated professionals
- Personalized service with big-firm expertise
- Recognized as Best Place to Work in PA (2023-2025)
- Specialized employee benefit plan audit division
- Affiliated with leading accounting organizations
Associations and certifications
- AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
- AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center
- Allinial Global
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Timely and efficient service
Strategic business insights
Personalized attention
Expertise in accounting standards
Services
Business Valuations
Our certified valuators provide accurate business assessments using methodologies from NACVA and AICPA. We help owners understand their business worth for succession planning, mergers, and tax purposes. With over 30 years of experience and hundreds of valuations completed, we offer strategic insights to enhance business value while meeting rigorous industry standards.
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Specialized audit services for 401(k)s, ESOPs, and health plans with 100+ participants. Our dedicated division handles 70+ plan audits annually, maintaining AICPA EBPAQC membership since 2003. We ensure compliance with DOL regulations and provide operational improvements to enhance plan efficiency and reduce audit deficiencies.
Tax Advisory
Comprehensive tax services including federal/state filings, audit representation, and strategic planning. Our experts help businesses optimize tax positions through research credits, entity selection, and multi-state strategies. We also provide estate planning and life-event tax guidance to align with personal and business financial goals.
QuickBooks Support
Certified ProAdvisors offering QuickBooks setup, training, and optimization. We help businesses streamline financial operations through software integration, monthly tune-ups, and user group training sessions. Our services include payroll processing, financial reporting, and Sage 50 support to improve accounting efficiency.
CFO/Controller Services
Outsourced CFO solutions for interim support or project-based needs. Our CPAs assist with financial audits, statement preparation, and operational efficiency improvements. Services include on-site or remote support for budgeting, cash flow management, and strategic financial planning to maintain business continuity during transitions.
People
Krista Gardner
Member of the Firm
Certified public accountant with extensive experience in outsourced CFO services. Specializes in helping organizations maintain financial continuity during transitional periods through expert guidance and strategic planning.
Kara Darlington
Managing Member of the Firm
Leadership role in employee benefit plan audits with decades of specialized experience. Oversees audit quality and compliance while maintaining AICPA EBPAQC membership to ensure adherence to highest industry standards.
William Fritts II
Member of the Firm
Certified Valuation Analyst with expertise in business valuations. Provides strategic insights for succession planning, mergers, and tax mitigation through comprehensive valuation reports that meet NACVA and AICPA standards.
Kristi Glass
Member of the Firm
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor leading technology solutions for business efficiency. Specializes in software implementation, training programs, and optimizing accounting processes through digital transformation initiatives.
Gregory Hall
Member of the Firm
Audit and accounting expert with specialization in nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. Provides compliance guidance and financial reporting solutions to ensure transparency and regulatory adherence.
Questions
What accounting services does SEK offer?
We provide comprehensive accounting services including payroll processing, bookkeeping, financial reporting, QuickBooks support, and outsourced CFO/controller services tailored to business needs.
How can business valuations benefit my company?
Our valuations help owners understand business worth for succession planning, mergers, or tax purposes while providing strategic insights to enhance value through targeted improvement strategies.
Do you specialize in employee benefit plan audits?
Yes, we audit 70+ plans annually with specialized expertise in 401(k)s, ESOPs, and health plans while maintaining AICPA EBPAQC membership since 2003.
What tax advisory services are available?
We offer tax planning, compliance, audit representation, and strategic consulting including research credits, entity selection, and multi-state tax optimization strategies.
How do you support nonprofit organizations?
We provide tailored audit, tax, and advisory services for nonprofits including Form 990 compliance, grant reporting, and operational efficiency improvements.
What makes SEK different from other accounting firms?
We combine 62 years of experience with personalized service, industry-specific expertise, and a commitment to community involvement recognized through multiple workplace awards.
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