What Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates does

Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A. is a privately held CPA and business advisory firm founded in 1960 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with a regional office in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm serves the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, providing tax planning and compliance, audit and assurance, business valuation, forensic and litigation support, and outsourced accounting services. It also operates a Technology Solutions Group delivering managed IT, cybersecurity, and ERP services around Microsoft Dynamics GP, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Ramp, and Microsoft 365, plus AI governance advisory. The firm has 101-250 employees and a partner-led management structure, with no external institutional ownership disclosed.

The firm's business model combines project-based professional services with subscription recurring revenue from outsourced accounting and managed IT. Pricing is engagement-scoped and not publicly disclosed, supported by content-led demand generation including webinars, free sector-specific calculators, and thought leadership. Core verticals include construction and real estate, government contractors, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, nonprofits, and service businesses, with additional service lines for high net worth individuals and attorneys requiring valuation or expert testimony work. International tax engagements are coordinated through the BKR International alliance.

The firm's competitive positioning rests on a 60-plus year operating history, credentialed professionals, sector depth in regulated niches such as FAR/DCAA and nonprofit compliance, and an integrated technology services offering that distinguishes it from traditional CPA firms. In November 2022, it acquired Raymond M. Burden, a Baltimore CPA firm, indicating an inorganic growth posture. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding, revenue, or parent company.

Name

Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates

Legal name

Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A.

Website

https://gma-cpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates is a Mid-Atlantic CPA and business advisory firm founded in 1960, offering tax, audit, outsourced accounting, valuation, and technology services to construction, government contractors, nonprofits, and other businesses across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (BPAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Billing & Revenue Operations (Subscription/Usage Billing, Rating, Order-to-Cash Support) (BPAAAGAD), Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ)

Keywords

• CPA and advisory services
• Outsourced accounting services
• Audit and assurance
• Tax planning services
• Government contractor accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax Services: Tax planning and compliance services for businesses and individuals, including federal and state income tax preparation, multi-state tax expertise, international tax, R&D tax credits, and entity selection consulting.
2. Audit & Assurance: Financial statement audits, employee benefit plan audits, FAR overhead rate audits, and DCAA compliance audits for government contractors.
3. Outsourced Accounting: Subscription-based outsourced accounting services providing CPA-led financial operations, controller-level oversight, and CFO-level insight on an ongoing basis.
4. Business Valuation: Business valuation services for estate planning, succession planning, litigation, divorce, buy-sell agreements, and business sales.
5. Technology Services: Managed IT services, cybersecurity, ERP implementation and support, provided at fixed monthly cost under managed services model.
6. Forensic & Litigation Support: Forensic accounting, litigation support, expert testimony, and divorce-related financial analysis services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates is a CPA and business advisory firm delivering outsourced accounting, audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, business valuation, and forensic and litigation support services to mid-market businesses and nonprofit organizations across the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm also operates a Technology Solutions Group providing managed IT, cybersecurity, ERP implementation (Microsoft Dynamics GP, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks), and cloud accounting support. Free Excel calculators and educational guides complement its service offerings for construction, government contracting, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofit verticals.

Product overview

Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates is a CPA firm offering professional accounting and advisory services through a multi-service platform. The core offerings include Outsourced Accounting Services (CPA-led with controller/CFO-level insight), Audit & Assurance, Business Valuation, Forensic & Litigation Support, Tax Services, and a Technology Solutions Group. The Technology Solutions Group provides Managed IT Services, Cyber Security, and Microsoft Dynamics GP implementation/migration. The firm also provides free calculators and educational resources including the FAR Overhead Rate Calculator, Contractor's Burdened Hourly Rate Calculator, WIP Calculator, and various guides on exit planning and business valuation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Technology Solutions Group: Technology consulting division offering managed IT services, cyber security, and ERP system support.

Products and services

• Outsourced Accounting Services CPA-led outsourced accounting services providing controller-level oversight and CFO-level insight through a subscription-based model, offering day-to-day accounting ownership with standardization, automation, budget monitoring, audit support, and systems implementation for businesses and nonprofits.
• Audit & Assurance Services Financial statement audits, employee benefit plan audits, FAR overhead rate audits, and DCAA compliance audits conducted by industry-specialized auditors for government contractors, nonprofits, and mid-market businesses.
• Tax Services Year-round tax planning and compliance for businesses and individuals, including federal and state income tax preparation, multi-state tax expertise, international tax, R&D tax credits, and entity selection consulting.
• Business Valuation Services Comprehensive business valuation services for business exits, estate planning, succession planning, litigation, divorce, and buy-sell agreements, performed by credentialed valuation analysts (CVAs, ABVs).
• Forensic & Litigation Support Services Forensic accounting, divorce financial analysis, hidden asset discovery, expert testimony, and litigation support for attorneys and their clients.
• Management Advisory Services Business advisory services including succession planning, exit planning, fractional CFO support, and strategic guidance for business owners across multiple verticals.
• High Net Worth Family Services Integrated tax, estate planning, investment analysis, and wealth preservation services for affluent individuals and families, including multi-generational wealth transfer planning.
• Technology Solutions Group In-house technology consulting division providing managed IT services, cybersecurity consulting, ERP/CRM implementation, cloud accounting, and Microsoft Dynamics GP support delivered at a fixed monthly cost under a managed services model.
• Managed IT Services Fixed-monthly managed services plan providing well-maintained, secure IT infrastructure with local IT expert support, network maintenance, and quick problem resolution for businesses and nonprofits.
• Cyber Security Services Cybersecurity consulting including AI governance and cybersecurity risk assessment to help organizations achieve compliance and secure systems against cyber threats.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Services Implementation, optimization, and migration services for the Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP platform, including business intelligence, productivity tools, mobile capabilities, and integrations.
• FAR Overhead Rate Calculator Free Excel calculator to help government contractors pinpoint a justifiable overhead rate for FAR audits.
• Contractor's Burdened Hourly Rate Calculator Free Excel calculator to help construction companies develop employee hourly rates accounting for taxes, insurance, and paid time off.
• Work in Progress (WIP) Calculator Free calculator for accurate profit projections and better cash flow management for contractors.

Named customers23 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BKR InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of accounting firms providing international tax and accounting coordination. Through this alliance, Gross Mendelsohn can assist clients with international tax concerns and coordinate cross-border accounting and reporting requirements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SC&H Group: Baltimore-headquartered CPA and business advisory firm with similar outsourced accounting, audit, tax, and technology practices serving government contractors, nonprofits, and middle-market clients in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Ellin & Tucker: Baltimore-based accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, outsourced accounting, and wealth advisory to privately held businesses and nonprofits — directly overlapping the Maryland market and service mix.
• Aronson LLC: Rockville, Maryland-based full-service CPA and business advisory firm of comparable size serving government contractors, nonprofits, and technology companies in the DC metropolitan area.
• Keiter: Virginia-based CPA and advisory firm providing audit, tax, outsourced accounting, and technology consulting — closely aligned with Gross Mendelsohn's Mid-Atlantic footprint and service portfolio.
• GRF CPAs & Advisors: Washington DC-area CPA and advisory firm with deep nonprofit, government, and outsourced accounting practices; competes for similar Mid-Atlantic clients and segments.

Broad incumbents

• CohnReznick: National advisory firm with major Mid-Atlantic presence serving many of the same government contractor, nonprofit, and real estate clients that Gross Mendelsohn targets.
• Marcum LLP: Top-15 U.S. accounting and advisory firm with strong Mid-Atlantic presence; competes for mid-market outsourced accounting, audit, and tax engagements in similar verticals.
• Withum: National CPA and advisory firm with significant Mid-Atlantic operations; offers outsourced accounting, audit, tax, and technology services targeting similar middle-market clients.
• Aprio: Large U.S. advisory and CPA firm with government contracting, nonprofit, and outsourced accounting practices that overlap with Gross Mendelsohn's vertical specializations.
• FORVIS: Top-10 U.S. accounting and advisory firm formed from the BKD/HHM merger; competes for similar mid-market, government contractor, and nonprofit audit, tax, and advisory engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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