What Dannible & McKee does

Dannible & McKee, LLP is a privately-held, full-service certified public accounting firm headquartered in Syracuse, New York, founded in 1978 by Anthony F. Dannible and Lance K. McKee. The firm operates as a New York limited liability partnership with 107 professionals serving over 1,500 organizations, and holds offices in Syracuse, Auburn, Binghamton, and Schenectady (New York) and Tampa (Florida). It is PCAOB-registered, a member of the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center, and a member of the GGI Global Alliance, which extends its reach to 570+ firms across 123 countries.

The firm's service portfolio is organized into four categories: Assurance & Accounting (audit, review, compilation, employee benefit plan audits, FAR overhead rate audits, PCAOB/SEC compliance, SOC 1/2/3 services, outsourced accounting, international A&A, internal audit outsourcing, peer review); Tax (corporate and individual planning, partnership, not-for-profit, federal/state credit advisory, sales and use tax, international tax, IRS dispute resolution, trusts and estates, multistate/nexus); Forensic & Valuation (fraud and forensic accounting, business valuations, ownership transition, M&A advisory, litigation support); and Advisory (pension and profit sharing, business and financial management, governance risk and compliance, startup consulting). It serves ten industry verticals including architecture/engineering, automotive, banking, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, not-for-profit, public companies, professional services, and retail/wholesale.

The firm monetizes through professional services engagements priced on a quote basis per scope, with multi-year client relationships. Distribution is direct via partner-led engagement teams across its five offices, supported by content marketing, industry events, community involvement, and referral networks. The firm has executed two acquisitions since 2022 (Buffington & Hoatland and Patrick A. Arico, Jr. CPA), and in 2026 named a new Managing Partner (Victor W. Vaccaro, Jr.) and created its first Principal cohort. Technology infrastructure is described as a paperless audit environment with cloud-based accounting software expertise; no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Dannible & McKee

Legal name

Dannible & McKee, LLP

Website

https://dmcpas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dannible & McKee is a privately-held, full-service CPA firm founded in 1978 and headquartered in Syracuse, New York. With 107 professionals across five offices in New York and Florida, it delivers assurance, tax, forensic/valuation, and advisory services to over 1,500 organizations across ten industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting & Auditing Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Internal Audit & SOX/ICFR Advisory (BPAHAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA), Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Public accounting services
• Audit assurance services
• Tax compliance advisory
• Forensic valuation services
• Business advisory consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Assurance & Accounting: Audit, review, compilation, employee benefit plan audits, FAR audits, PCAOB/SEC compliance, SOC services, internal audit outsourcing, peer review services
2. Tax Services: Corporate and individual tax planning, corporate and partnership tax, not-for-profit tax, federal and state credit advisory, sales and use tax compliance, international tax, trusts and estates
3. Forensic & Valuation Services: Fraud and forensic accounting, business valuations, ownership transition, mergers and acquisitions, litigation support
4. Advisory Services: Pension and profit sharing planning, business and financial management, governance risk and compliance, consulting for startups

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dannible & McKee is a full-service certified public accounting firm that delivers assurance and accounting, tax, forensic and valuation, and advisory services to more than 1,500 organizations across industries such as architecture/engineering, automotive, banking, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, not-for-profit, public companies, professional services, and retail/wholesale. The firm operates from offices in New York and Florida and extends international reach through its GGI Global Alliance membership.

Product overview

Dannible & McKee is a full-service CPA firm offering professional services rather than a software product. Their portfolio consists of four main service categories: (1) Assurance & Accounting Services including audit, review, compilation, employee benefit plan audits, outsourced accounting, FAR audits, PCAOB/SEC compliance, SOC examinations, and peer review services; (2) Tax Services covering corporate and individual tax planning, corporate/partnership tax, not-for-profit tax, international tax, IRS dispute resolution, trusts and estates, and multistate taxation; (3) Forensic & Valuation Services including business valuations, fraud and forensic accounting, ownership transition, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and litigation support; and (4) Advisory Services encompassing pension and profit sharing planning, business and financial management, governance risk and compliance, and startup consulting. The firm serves diverse industries including architecture/engineering, automotive, banking, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, not-for-profit, professional services, public companies, and retail/wholesale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dannible/McKee and Associates, Ltd. Consulting firm associated with the parent CPA firm.

Products and services

• Assurance & Accounting Services Comprehensive assurance and accounting services for organizations including audit, review, compilation, employee benefit plans, outsourced accounting, FAR audits, PCAOB/SEC compliance, agreed-upon procedures, SOC examinations, international A&A services, internal audit outsourcing, and peer review services.
• Tax Services Full range of tax compliance and planning services including corporate and individual tax planning, corporate and partnership tax, not-for-profit tax, federal and state credit advisory, sales and use tax compliance, international tax, individual tax, IRS dispute resolution, trusts and estates, and multistate taxation and nexus.
• Forensic & Valuation Services Business valuation and forensic accounting services including fraud and forensic accounting, business valuations, ownership transition, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation support for organizations and their legal counsel.
• Advisory Services Strategic advisory services including pension and profit sharing planning, business and financial management, governance risk and compliance, and consulting for startups.
• Employee Benefit Plan Audits Specialized audits for defined contribution plans, 403(b) plans, defined benefit plans, ESOPs, and health and welfare plans performed in accordance with ERISA; the firm audits over 40 employee benefit plans annually.
• Outsourced Accounting Fully integrated accounting and bookkeeping services for small to mid-size clients, including bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, and financial statement preparation.
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Audits Overhead rate audits and consulting for architectural and engineering firms performing government work, conducted in accordance with FAR Part 31 and Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS).
• PCAOB/SEC Compliance & Reporting Accounting, auditing, and tax services for publicly-traded companies registered with the PCAOB and SEC, including annual audits (10-K), quarterly reviews (10-Q), and internal audit outsourcing.
• SOC Services Service Organization Control examinations providing verification of controls and safeguards effectiveness, including SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports with readiness assessments.
• Business Valuations Third-party business valuation services for expansion, estate planning, succession planning, or dispute resolution, conducted by professionals with ABV and CVA certifications.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory M&A advisory services including due diligence, forecasts, tax planning, business valuation, and quality of earnings analysis throughout the transaction process.
• Litigation Support Expert financial analysis, hypothesis testing, reporting, and expert testimony for legal cases, including intellectual property damages, fraud examination, lost profits damages, and business valuation.
• IRS Dispute Resolution Tax resolution services including fast track settlements, audit appeals, penalty abatements, offers in compromise, and amnesty programs.
• Federal & State Credit Advisory Identification and securing of tax credits and incentives including research and development credits, Section 199A deduction, cost segregation, and state-specific programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 organizations served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GGI Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGI is a global alliance of independent accounting, management consulting and law firms with 570 members across 123 countries. Through this partnership, Dannible & McKee provides international clients access to global resources, business and local market knowledge for cross-border tax, audit and consulting services.
• National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for certified valuation analysts. Firm professionals hold CVA credentials and utilize NACVA methodologies for business valuations.
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)coreOthersNational professional organization for CPAs. Firm is a member with participation in Tax Division, Personal Financial Planning Division, Consulting Services, Business Valuation and Forensic & Litigation Services, and Employee Benefit Audit Quality Center.
• AutoCPA NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide affiliation of independently owned accounting firms committed to delivering exceptional financial and consulting services to auto dealerships.
• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)minorOthersNational trade association for engineering companies. Firm maintains membership for industry insights and networking.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)minorOthersNational professional association for architects. Firm maintains membership for industry knowledge.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DannibleMcKeeLLP
• Facebookfacebook.com/dmcpas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dannible-&-mckee-llp
• Instagraminstagram.com/dannible_mckee_llp

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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