Gursey | Schneider

What Gursey | Schneider does

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a privately held, partner-owned Limited Liability Partnership accounting firm founded in 1979 by Donald L. Gursey and Stanley B. Schneider in Los Angeles. The firm employs over 270 accounting professionals across five California offices (Century City, Irvine, El Segundo, San Francisco, and Encino) and is a member of DFK International/USA for international reach. It operates six core service lines: litigation support (forensic accounting and expert witness work, particularly in family law), tax and accounting, client accounting services (CAS) functioning as an outsourced CFO, business management, audit and accounting, and business valuation. The firm has been recognized as a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's 'Best of the Best Firms' designation and has earned multiple 'Fastest Growing Firm' and 'Top 100 Firms' awards through 2024-2025.

The firm's underlying technology stack includes the proprietary Ceres Tracing Software, a forensic tool capable of processing thousands of margined investment account transactions with daily stock exchange closing price applications, plus an in-house custom software development department and a paperless case management platform providing secure remote access to digital files for staff, clients, and counsel. The firm's customer base spans high-net-worth individuals, entertainment industry professionals (actors, producers, musicians, sports professionals, touring bands, film/TV production companies), family law and civil litigation clients, technology startups, nonprofit organizations, and professional service firms (law firms, medical practices, consulting companies). Named enterprise engagements include a Major League Baseball team and multiple entertainment industry clients.

The business model is straightforward professional services: revenue is generated through engagement-based billing tied to professional time, scope, and complexity, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is predominantly referral-driven through attorney and advisor networks, supplemented by thought leadership publishing, industry awards recognition, and partner-led business development. The firm is recognized as a preeminent leader in family law forensic accounting, a discipline pioneered by its founding partner.

Name

Gursey | Schneider

Legal name

Gursey Schneider LLP

Website

https://gursey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Los Angeles-based accounting firm founded in 1979 serving high-net-worth individuals, entertainment professionals, and family law clients across California through 270+ professionals in five offices, offering tax, audit, business management, forensic accounting, and business valuation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting & Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (BPAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF), Legal Practice Management & Case Management (BPAEAPAC)

Keywords

• Forensic accounting services
• Litigation support services
• Business valuation services
• Client accounting services
• Tax and accounting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: Revenue generated from providing comprehensive accounting, tax, litigation support, business valuation, and business management services to clients. Services are billed based on professional time and expertise, typically through engagement-based pricing.
2. Litigation Support Services: Expert analysis and testimony in family law and civil litigation matters, including forensic accounting, business valuation, and tracing services. Revenue from hourly consulting and expert witness services.
3. Tax Preparation and Planning: Tax compliance and planning services for individuals, businesses, trusts, and nonprofit organizations including multi-state and international tax matters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a premier accounting firm offering an integrated suite of professional services across six core practice areas: Litigation Support (forensic accounting and expert witness services for family law and civil litigation), Tax & Accounting (compliance, planning, and representation), Client Accounting Services (outsourced CFO/advisory), Business Management (financial management for entertainment and high-net-worth clients), Audit & Accounting, and Business Valuation. The firm serves enterprise organizations (entertainment companies, law firms, nonprofits, professional service firms, private equity) and high-net-worth individuals requiring complex financial management, tax planning, estate administration, and litigation forensic accounting.

Product overview

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a premier accounting firm offering an integrated suite of professional services. The firm operates six core service lines: Litigation Support (forensic accounting and expert witness services for family law and civil litigation), Tax & Accounting (compliance, planning, and representation), Client Accounting Services (outsourced CFO/advisory services), Business Management (comprehensive financial management), Audit & Accounting (audits, reviews, compilations), and Business Valuation. These services are delivered through integrated departments that collaborate to serve clients across industries including entertainment, sports, high net worth individuals, private equity, nonprofits, and professional services firms. The firm has developed proprietary software including the Ceres tracing program for family law forensic accounting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litigation Support Forensic accounting and expert witness services for family law and civil litigation matters, including discovery, spousal/child support calculations, asset apportionment, tracing of commingled accounts, property division analyses, and damage quantification. Provided to attorneys, litigants, and parties in divorce and civil cases.
• Tax & Accounting Comprehensive tax compliance, planning, and representation services for closely held companies, individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, including multi-state and international tax matters.
• Client Accounting Services (CAS) Outsourced accounting, advisory, and controllership services acting as an outsourced CFO for strategic financial planning and decision-making support for clients seeking fractional finance leadership.
• Business Management Financial management services including bookkeeping, bill paying, billing/accounts receivable, payroll processing, estate and gift tax preparation, financial statements, and working with investment advisors. Serves entertainment professionals and high-profile clients.
• Audit & Accounting Audit, review, and compilation services for privately-held and tax-exempt entities under US GAAS, including employee benefit plan audits and CTAPP compliance reviews for law firms.
• Business Valuation Valuation of professional and other business interests including intangible assets, public or private debt, equity securities, and stock options for litigation, estate planning, and business transactions.

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DFK International/USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in DFK International/USA, an association of independent full service accounting firms. This membership enhances the firm's ability to serve clients through sharing of information and access to additional resources on a global level. The association provides international reach and resources for clients with cross-border needs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gurseyschneider
• Facebookfacebook.com/gursey.schneider.cpas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gursey-schneider-llp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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