Holtz Rubensiein & Co., LLP is a certified public accounting and business advisory firm that was founded on June 1, 1975. Specializing in audit, tax and business advisory services for closely-held and publicly-traded companies, HoltzRubenstein proaclively advises its distinguished roster of clients on today’s changing needs.

"It’s amazing to see the

“The feeling of being a part of afamily coupled with the importance of client satisfaction were important parts of my decision to join the firm.” Gary Carpenter HR Partner

changes over the years. In the beginning we started with 4 people rattling around 1,400 feet of office space. I’ve been so pleased that we’ve grown so much and come so far." Those are the words of retired partner Paul

Rubenstein, 25 years after opening up his small Long Island practice along with the late Bill Holtz. They left a Big Eight firm after seeing the need for a local accounting firm that could deliver technical competence with the personal touch.

That philosophy seems to have worked. Bowman’s Accounting Report cites Holtz Rubenstein & Co., LLP among the 25 best of America’s top accounting firms. The BOWMAN 100 is the only independent report focusing on management operations of America’s national, regional and local firms.

Managing Partner Frank Candia stated, "We are honored to be listed among the best of America’s top accounting firms for the fourth year in a row. Our partners and employees have worked hard to earn this distinction." The 25 Best of the Best firms outperformed others in all areas of financial measurement. The firm continues offering their services, on Long Island and throughout the metro area.

Recognizing the importance of computers in the business world, in 1988 Holtz Rubenstein founded its computer consulting arm, which has evolved into Holtz Rubenstein Technology Services, Ltd.

HRTS offers local area networks, accounting software, wide area networks, administrative software, system design, cabling, training and support. The emphasis is on performance, ease of use and upgrading, to ensure the best technology is available.

"We are eager to work with you to evaluate your existing system or to build a system from the ground up that is tailored to your specific needs," offers HRTS Director Anthony Romano.

There is perhaps no better example of the growth of Holtz Rubenstein than in its tax department. Twenty-five years ago there was one tax partner. Now there are three, overseeing a staff of 15 dedicated solely to the tax needs of its clients. Senior Tax Partner Alan Weiner says, "It has been exciting for me, as I celebrate 25 years as a partner of Holtz Rubenstein, to have

"During my tenure here, I have found that we have a more challenging interesting client base than many of the Long Islandfirms that are comparable to our size." Andrew J. Vuono HR Audit and Accounting Manager

observed the evolution of our firm into a full service organization without the loss of our human and very personal touch." Whether individual, partnership, LLC/LLP, corporation or other type of entity, the firm’s tax group plans tax strategies, represents clients in tax disputes and minimizes any tax liability.

Holtz Rubenstein also works closely with the legal community through its support services for ‘During my tenure here, I have found attorneys. "‘We have that we have a more challenging and been retained to interesting client base than many of identify the financial the Long Islandfirms that are aspects in litigation comparable to our size.” cases, evaluating the Andrew J. Vuono strengths and HR Audit and Accounting Manager weaknesses of the financial evidence and helping both the attorneys and their clients reach a fair and equitable settlement,” states partner John McAteer, who is accredited in business valuation by the AICPA.

Business appraisals represent the heart of the firm’s services to the legal profession. The valuations have assisted attorneys in litigation, resolved shareholder disputes, supported buy/sell agreements and are used for estate tax planning purposes.