Grossman St. Amour

What Grossman St. Amour does

Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC is a privately held, partner-owned certified public accounting firm founded in 1957 and headquartered at 110 W Fayette St, One Lincoln Center, Syracuse, New York. The firm provides a full-service portfolio across accounting and auditing (audit and attest engagements, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, fraud examination, internal control review, peer review, and SOC reporting), tax (business and individual tax planning, return preparation, IRS representation, historic and brownfield tax credits, New York State film production tax credits, and residency planning), and consulting (business formation and valuation, financial and retirement planning, M&A and succession planning, management consulting, real estate planning, and technology consulting). It serves a diversified client base across 14+ industry verticals including healthcare, government and municipalities, affordable housing, construction and real estate, film production, not-for-profit, manufacturing and retail, professional services, and eldercare, anchored in the Central New York region.

The firm operates on a fee-based professional services revenue model with quote-based pricing tailored to engagement scope and complexity. Its distribution model is direct engagement via phone, website, referrals, and community involvement. Technology is built on standard third-party platforms (QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, MAS 90/200, Peachtree, Business Works, Bill.com, QuickFee, Sageworks Profitcents) with no proprietary technology stack or AI capabilities disclosed. The firm maintains a low-turnover workforce (under 6% annually, average tenure ~10 years) with approximately 10 partners plus directors, senior managers, managers, supervisors, associates, and administrative staff. It has been an independent member of PrimeGlobal since 2011, providing access to a global network of 350+ accounting firms across 90 countries while preserving its regional identity.

Name

Grossman St. Amour

Legal name

Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC

Website

https://gsacpas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC is a partner-owned Syracuse, New York accounting firm founded in 1957, providing audit, tax, and consulting services across 14+ industry verticals including healthcare, government, affordable housing, and film production for Central New York businesses and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Accounting Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Other Accounting Services (541219), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Operations Support (Indirect Tax, Withholding, Compliance Admin) (BPAAAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA)

Keywords

• Public accounting services
• Audit and attest services
• Tax preparation planning
• Business valuation consulting
• Financial advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: Fee-based professional services including accounting, auditing, tax preparation and planning, business formation and valuation, merger and acquisition planning, financial planning, fraud examination and deterrence, consulting, and peer review services for accounting firms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC is a full-service Certified Public Accounting firm that delivers fee-based accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services to businesses, individuals, government entities, and non-profit organizations. The firm sells three core service lines: Accounting & Auditing (audit & attest engagements, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, fraud examination & deterrence, internal control reviews, peer review, SOC reports), Consulting (business formation & valuation, financial & retirement planning, merger/acquisition/succession planning, management consulting, real estate planning, technology consulting), and Tax Services (income tax preparation, payroll & sales tax, business and individual tax planning, historic & brownfield tax credits, IRS & state audit representation, NYS film production tax credits, residency & domicile planning), plus specialized eldercare services.

Product overview

Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC is a full-service public accounting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional services organized into three main categories: Accounting & Auditing (including audit and attest engagements, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, fraud examination, internal controls, peer review, and SOC reports), Consulting (including business formation and valuation, financial and retirement planning, merger/acquisition/succession planning, management consulting, real estate planning, and technology consulting), and Tax Services (including historic/brownfield tax credits, income tax preparation, payroll/sales tax, business and individual tax planning, IRS audit representation, film production tax credits, and residency planning). The firm also provides specialized eldercare services. The firm is established in 1957 and serves clients across diverse industries including affordable housing, construction, real estate, healthcare, not-for-profit, government, manufacturing, and film production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit & Attest Engagements Provides auditing, review and other attest services to manufacturers, retailers, contractors, employee benefit plans, medical practices, and not-for-profit and government entities including municipalities, fire districts, and school districts. The firm is qualified under 'Yellow Book' Government Auditing Standards.
• Bookkeeping Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services for small businesses including accounts payable/receivable, credit card reconciliations, financial statements, month-end closings, and general ledger maintenance.
• Financial Statement Preparation Assistance with financial statement preparation as part of audit, review, and compilation services, with adherence to rigorous continuing education guidelines.
• Fraud Examination & Deterrence Operational and internal control reviews for for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including assessment of current structure and recommendations for peak efficiency and fraud deterrence.
• Internal Control Review Operational and internal control reviews for all types of organizations with assessment and recommendations for efficiency within industry benchmarking standards.
• Peer Review Peer review services for CPA firms and sole practitioners. The firm is a member of AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Center, AICPA Governmental Audit Center, and AICPA Center for Audit Quality.
• Service Organization Controls (SOC Reports) SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports for service organizations including payroll processors, SaaS providers, network administrators, data centers, and financial services processors.
• Business Formation & Valuation Business formation and valuation services for commercial entities, contractors, professional practices, and retailers including new business ventures, private capital placement, gift and estate valuation, divorce proceedings, and shareholder disputes.
• Financial & Retirement Planning Financial planning services including insurance, investments, income taxes, college education, retirement, and trust and estate planning, including retirement distribution planning assistance.
• Merger, Acquisition & Succession Planning Merger and acquisition planning to maximize gain and minimize liability, along with management and ownership succession services for effective transition strategies.
• Management Consulting Management consulting services addressing operational issues such as inventory control, revenue enhancement, expense control, cost allocations, and human resource/recruiting support.
• Real Estate Planning Financial statement and tax return services for real estate clients, services relating to raising capital and management of properties, and general bookkeeping.
• Technology Consulting Computer consulting services for small businesses including computer acquisition advice, software and hardware implementation, and software training.
• Historic & Brownfield Tax Credits Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives advisory services including financial analysis, transaction structuring, cost certifications, and New Markets Tax Credit consulting.
• Income Tax Return Preparation Federal and state tax return preparation utilizing current software applications with proper planning to minimize tax liability.
• Payroll & Sales Tax Return Preparation Payroll and sales tax return preparation services including tracking changing legislation and streamlining compliance and recordkeeping.
• Tax Planning for Businesses Financial and tax forecasts and projections for corporate, partnership, and limited liability company tax planning including entity structuring and related tax implications.
• Tax Planning for Individuals Financial and tax forecasts for individual and sole proprietor tax planning including strategies for wealth transfer through lifetime gifting and estate administration.
• IRS & State Tax Audit Representation Representation services for IRS and state tax audits, including finding solutions and strategies for resolution without requiring client presence at audit meetings.
• New York State Film Production Tax Credits Specialized services for film production companies including eligibility assessment, application process, transaction structuring, and tax preparation for entities claiming New York State film tax credits (30% + 10% additional).
• Residency & Domicile Planning Advisory services for individuals changing state residency, including guidance on New York statutory resident status rules and domicile requirements.
• Eldercare Services Financial assistance services for elderly individuals including check writing, bill payment, budgeting, record keeping, retirement planning, and coordination with investment advisors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low staff turnover averaging less than 6% per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PrimeGlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Independent member firm of PrimeGlobal, one of the top five largest associations of independent accounting firms worldwide. PrimeGlobal is comprised of approximately 300 highly successful independent public accounting firms in 80 countries. The association provides tools and resources to help member firms furnish superior accounting, auditing, tax and management services to clients around the globe.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Pilot.com: Tech-enabled bookkeeping and accounting outsourcing firm targeting SMBs; competes with GSA’s lower-end bookkeeping/tax services on price and digital delivery model.

Direct peers

• Anchin, Block & Anchin: New York-headquartered CPA and advisory firm serving closely held businesses, real estate, and not-for-profits with a similar menu of audit, tax, and consulting services.
• Marks Paneth: New York-based accounting and advisory firm with comparable services for real estate, not-for-profits, professional services firms, and closely held businesses — including SOC reporting and specialized tax.
• Rotenberg Meril Solomon Bertiger & Guttilla: Mid-sized regional CPA firm offering traditional audit, tax, and advisory services to closely held businesses, with comparable partner-led structure and similar vertical mix.
• EFPR Group: Western New York-based accounting and advisory firm of similar scale serving municipalities, school districts, not-for-profits, and small businesses — directly overlapping GSA’s vertical specialization.
• Insero & Co: Regional New York CPA firm serving SMBs, government, and not-for-profit clients with similar audit, tax, and advisory offerings; comparable size and upstate NY geographic footprint.
• Davie Kaplan Chapman: Upstate New York CPA firm with comparable size and similar concentration in closely held businesses, real estate, construction, and not-for-profit audit/tax services.
• Mengel Metzger Barr & Co: Rochester, NY-based CPA firm of similar scale and partner-led model offering audit, tax, and consulting to closely held businesses, governments, and not-for-profits across upstate NY.
• The Bonadio Group: Upstate New York-based CPA and business advisory firm with comparable size (~200 staff, multiple offices across NY) and similar service breadth across audit, tax, and consulting for SMBs and not-for-profits.

Broad incumbents

• BDO USA: Top-10 global accounting network with full-service audit, tax, and advisory practices serving NY-based middle-market clients across overlapping verticals including not-for-profit and government.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GrossmanStAmour
• Facebookfacebook.com/grossmanstamourcpas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grossman-st-amour-certified-public-accountants-pllc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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