We understand the competitive world small businesses face, and our accounting services can help you obtain prompt information so that you can manage your small business more effectively.

We understand the competitive world small businesses face, and our accounting services can help you obtain prompt information so that you can manage your small business more effectively.

At Glickstein Laval Carris, our dedicated CPA and accounting professionals possess a wide variety of expertise and competence in many industries. We have gained extensive experience in auditing closely held companies, condominium and homeowners' associations, not-for-profit organizations, mortgage companies and local governments. We have undergone a quality review by an independent certified public accountant to meet the standards of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants.

Among the services we provide are:

• Audits
• Employee Benefit Plan Audits
• Review and compilation of financial statements
• Monthly and quarterly reporting
• Organizing and analyzing operating results

The Certified Public Accounting firm of Glickstein Laval Carris was established in 1975 when Martin R. Glickstein, CPA and Rodney S. Laval, CPA became partners. Since that time the firm has grown to a combined staff of more than forty-five, including partners.

Glickstein Laval Carris has a well-earned reputation in many accounting service areas, including corporate and individual tax planning, return preparation, and representation before various taxing authorities. In non-tax areas the firm has demonstrated expertise in performing audit, review and compilation services, management and advisory services, and computer support.

Our Orlando area Certified Public Accounting firm attributes our growth to a philosophy, of Personal Partner Service, a concept that allows for:

• Availability of the partners at all times for consultation or assistance
• The rendering of all reports when promised
• The timely preparation of tax returns

You can be assured that your personal or business accounting and tax needs and requirements will be met by Glickstein Laval Carris. We work with you in a partnership providing year-round professional accounting and tax services.

Marty Glickstein has been serving the special accounting needs of commercial, professional, retail and wholesale businesses since 1970. He is well experienced in tax and financial reporting, and prepares and reviews individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns, focusing on small to mid-sized companies.

Rod has devoted himself to the accounting, tax and computer service needs of the small business person and private citizen. He has considerable experience in the areas of construction, not-for-profit organizations and personal service corporations (i.e. attorneys, physicians, insurance and real estate agents).

A graduate of Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida, Neal Carris has been practicing public accounting in the Central Florida area since 1978.

Neal audits and reviews financial statements for companies in industries that include: Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Not-for-Profit organizations.

Jim Loomis began his career in public accounting in 1972. He provides audit, review, compilation and other financial accounting services. He also provides tax compliance services to meet the needs of individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts with an emphasis in small to medium size businesses.

Mary Dantuma has been in public accounting since 1986, working with small businesses in the areas of audits, review, compilations and tax preparation. She has extensive experience at auditing not-for-profit organizations, condominium and homeowner associations. Mary has also written extensively on the accounting and tax issues that face community associations.

Bethany has been practicing Certified Public Accounting in Central Florida since 1997. She joined Glickstein Laval Carris, P.A., in 1998.

Bethany is a tax professional with experience in tax preparation, consulting and planning for individuals, corporations, partnerships and estates. Bethany enjoys training new staff personnel who join the firm.

Richard joined Glickstein Laval Carris, P.A. in July, 2005. Previously he was the Director of Taxation with Reponen, Ornstein and Co., P.A., from 1985-2005. Prior to 1985, Richard's experience includes two national CPA firms, with particular emphasis in the areas of partnerships, real estate, and international taxation.

Russell Hamlin has been in public accounting since 1964 working in the areas of income and estate tax planning. Russell's experience includes 15 years with two international CPA firms in their Baltimore, Maryland and Orlando offices, and for the Internal Revenue Service in Washington. D.C.

Shep Burr has been in public accounting since 1969, focusing primarily on income tax for businesses, real estate investors, and individuals. He had his own independent CPA firm from 1974 - 1979, and 1984 - 2008, when he merged his practice with Glickstein Laval Carris, P.A. to obtain staff support for his growing clientele. From 1979 to 1984 he was a Controller for several businesses.

Andrea Riesen joined Glickstein Laval Carris, PA in December, 2001. Previously she was with two national CPA firms and a local firm providing tax and attest services. She has 20 years experience with tax compliance, planning and client representation with a particular emphasis in the areas of real estate, construction, medical companies and professional service companies.