GCI Design Inc.
Architecture & Engineering
"They’re innovative, they’re leading edge, in terms of particularly small business, guidance and financial planning. So I met with someone from BSSF and I was hooked. Just the way they approach their clients, make you feel like you are a valuable part of their business."
Bortek Industries, Inc.
Manufacturing
"The reputation BSSF has in the local marketplace encouraged us to switch accounting firms in 2012. Each person we work with at BSSF is a highly qualified, positive person."
Clair Sauder, Private Investor
"From the start of my career to being a retired business owner and a private investor, my relationship with BSSF has come around full circle."
Custer Homes, Inc.
Construction
BSSF has been a trusted and valuable business resource for us for over 15 years.
E. L. Heim Company, Inc.
Construction
“E. L. Heim has worked with BSSF since 1990 and not once have we had to question their quality of work—there’s never been a reason to."
Enginuity LLC
Architecture & Engineering
"When we think of BSSF, we think of good advice, great service and going above and beyond in our community. We can't ask for much more than that!”
Gatter & Diehl, Inc. – Consulting Engineers
Architecture & Engineering
"BSSF is comprised of excellent people who are both knowledgeable and quick to respond. They are ‘so much more’ than just an accounting or tax preparation firm."
Goodville Mutual Casualty Company
Property & Casualty Insurance
"As Goodville Mutual has grown over the years, our relationship with BSSF has strengthened and it’s a firm that we can work with at a close, personal level..."
Gunn-Mowery LLC
Property & Casualty Insurance
"I’ve never had to second guess the quality of work provided by BSSF."
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Nonprofit
The BSSF team is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
JEM Group
Construction
"I've had some special requests beyond the tax planning and year-end review, and the answer has always been yes, we can do that."
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
Nonprofit
"We have been especially appreciative of our relationship with BSSF as we continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team members have been very helpful and I appreciate their willingness to handle our audit remotely."
K.L. Tyndale, Inc.
Construction
"Integrity and professionalism are what makes BSSF a standout organization. The BSSF Team is 100% committed to providing all of the services required to support our multiple businesses."
Kenworth of Pennsylvania
Automotive Industry
"Throughout the years, we have considered Brown Schultz our business partner. They understand our business, and we utilize them in more ways than the normal day-to-day accounting and tax work."
Londonderry Township
School Districts/Government
"Working with BSSF has been excellent and the team has set a high standard of work. They have a good understanding of the unique challenges we face and accounting services we need as a governmental entity."
Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company
Property & Casualty Insurance
"Brown Schultz is very much involved in the mutual insurance community, and they're there to help companies like Loudoun Mutual succeed."
Mile6
Mile6 is glad to have partnered with BSSF for accounting and human resources consulting to help grow our small business.
PPO&S
For over 20 years, BSSF has been a valuable partner in guiding us through the complex challenges of accountancy.
RASE Project
Nonprofit
"Our financial accountability could not be in better hands, and I recommend BSSF very highly."
Rohrer Bus
Transportation Industry
"BSSF is a diverse, well-rounded CPA firm. They are true professionals and provide personal contact to our decisions makers and internal accounting department."
Schaedler Yesco Distribution
Manufacturing
"Brown Schultz has been engaged as our accountants and trusted business advisors to our company, our real estate, and our personal financial planning for two generations. We look forward to our next generation continuing that relationship."
Stewart-Amos Equipment Co.
Manufacturing
"I have always received trusted, well-informed advice on accounting and financial matters. As the Firm has grown over the last few decades, the personal relationship has stayed intact."
Stewart-Amos Steel
Manufacturing
"For over 30 years Stewart-Amos Steel has built a relationship with the Firm, and we are very satisfied with their professionalism and level of service."
Town of Mount Airy, Maryland
School Districts/Government
"Our audit team is thorough and professional, but they are also very friendly and have a sense of humor, which I appreciate."
“The reputation BSSF has in the local marketplace encouraged us to switch accounting firms in 2012. Each person we work with at BSSF is a highly qualified, positive person. The technology they possess makes communication and exchanging data easier than it was in the past.
Since making the switch, accounting is no longer a painful process. Personal contact with the BSSF team has made our year-end a simple, seamless process—even though our company is anything but ‘simple.’ Bortek has 100 employees and 8 locations, in addition to related entities and real estate. As a multifaceted company, BSSF figured out Bortek’s complexities and grasped an understanding of our business very quickly. They ‘get it’ and that makes my job easier.
At Bortek we hold high standards when building new relationships and BSSF has met and exceeded our expectations.”
“From the start of my career to being a retired business owner and a private investor, my relationship with BSSF has come around full circle. Bruce Brown, a long-time friend, and I were colleagues at Laventhol & Horwath in the 1970s prior to my leaving public accounting in 1980 to become part owner and the CFO of Good’s Furniture and Carpet.
Throughout my career at Good’s, Brown Schultz was our accounting firm. We grew from 3 to 16 stores during my career at Good’s and sold the business in the 1990s to Brunner’s Home Furnishings. A few years later, Brian Good and I started a new company operating Thomasville Furniture Stores in the Philadelphia market area. In 2008, we sold the Thomasville stores and today I am “actively retired” with investment properties in the Lancaster area and serving on several nonprofit boards.
It is significant that for over 30 years I’ve had a relationship with the Firm. Throughout the business life cycles of each entity I’ve been involved with, growth, maturity and then selling the businesses, Brown Schultz was there as our accountants and advisors. They worked with our attorneys to negotiate and determine the conditions, as well as evaluating the tax aspects of structuring the sale.
Whether it is Bruce, Robyn Dougherty, David Hernley, or other staff persons, I am assured of promptly receiving knowledgeable and accurate advice and work. Their service is excellent and it really has been a pleasure having them as my accounting firm throughout my career.”
“BSSF has been a trusted and valuable business resource for us for over 15 years. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with in every respect. We are fortunate to have BSSF as one of our essential business advisors.”
– Stan Custer, President, Custer Homes, Inc.
“Since the formation of Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz in 1990, the Edwin L. Heim Company has closely partnered with BSSF to help us navigate the day-to-day business world. Every team member we’ve worked with at BSSF has always been professional and dedicated to making our business life much smoother. Throughout the many audits, tax returns and seminars that BSSF has provided alongside myself and other Heim personnel, it has always been reassuring to know that we are represented by a quality firm that offers the best support and service that is available and helps Heim focus on what we do best. I highly recommend this firm to anyone in business, no matter the size of your company.”
– Tim Yingst, Chief Financial Officer, Edwin L. Heim Company
“Over the years, BSSF has always lived up to our core values of Safety, Selflessness, Trust and Drive. From top-level leadership to their brand new hires, BSSF’s values are clear and felt at every step of their process.
When we think of BSSF, we think of good advice, great service and going above and beyond in our community. We can’t ask for much more than that!”
“BSSF is comprised of excellent people who are both knowledgeable and quick to respond. They are ‘so much more’ than just an accounting or tax preparation firm. We immediately recognized and benefited from their technical expertise and more importantly their wisdom as overall business advisors. Their services have facilitated our firm’s prosperity since 1998, during both good and bad economic climates as experienced by our country.
BSSF has worked shoulder to shoulder with our firm as we navigated through business ownership transitions, real estate transactions, banking relationships, information technology changes, and everyday business decisions and transactions. BSSF, and more specifically Ted Herold, has serviced our firm with the care and foresight of a shareholder in helping to steer Gatter & Diehl to success.”
Goodville Mutual Casualty Company
“When I started at Goodville in 2002 as their CFO, I was new to the insurance accounting industry. While I had about 15 years of prior accounting experience with GAAP accounting, when I transitioned to insurance accounting, the intricacies were different and BSSF helped guide me through that learning curve.
The history Goodville has with BSSF goes back prior to my arrival at the company and we have been with them ever since. I remember when I had first started, Scott Esworthy was the BSSF manager at the time and did a lot of the review work on-site. Although he was not the Principal on the job in the early days, I ended up developing a strong relationship with him through the review work he did for us in addition to his involvement with PAMIC (Pennsylvania Association of Mutual Insurance Companies). Scott later progressed to be the Principal on the job and he worked closely with another BSSF Principal, Hank Straub.
As Goodville Mutual has grown over the years, our relationship with BSSF has strengthened and it’s a firm that we can work with at a close, personal level, but also one that has the deep knowledge and resources you would expect from a larger firm. Our accounting department has a fantastic relationship not only with Scott and Hank, but also with the other staff and managers at BSSF. We certainly recommend this firm for their services and people.”
“I’ve never had to second guess the quality of work provided by BSSF. Bruce Brown and John Weidman are extremely responsive and provide good, consistent financial advice. Since the 1990s, Gunn-Mowery has seen growth from about five to 70 employees and BSSF served alongside us to provide more than just the regular tax and accounting work, but to serve as our trusted business advisors. As we grew, BSSF helped us to transition into better financial management and to develop a strong internal team.”
“The BSSF team is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. They have done a great job of really getting to know us as a client, understanding our unique goals and providing strategic and meaningful services to meet our needs over the years. Our long-term relationship with them and their understanding of our business make them valuable partners.”
– Scott Rogers, CPA, Vice President, Finance & Administration at Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
“Knowing that things are handled definitely gives me peace of mind. I don’t have to worry any longer that I’m going to get a surprise at any point throughout the year. We are big on planning at JEM Group so we want a firm that kind of shares that value of planning and looking ahead and really – we like to take care of our clients and we feel that Brown Schultz really takes care of us.”
– Jessica Meyers, Owner & president, JEM Group
“We have been especially appreciative of our relationship with BSSF as we continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team members have been very helpful and I appreciate their willingness to handle our audit remotely.”
-Jennifer Ross, President & CEO, Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
“We have been BSSF clients for over 15 years. Integrity and professionalism are what makes BSSF a standout organization. The BSSF Team is 100% committed to providing all of the services required to support our multiple businesses.”
-Kenneth Tyndale, President, K.L. Tyndale, Inc.
“It was my father who made the ultimate decision over 30 years ago to make the switch to what is known today as Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz. Throughout the years, we have considered Brown Schultz our business partner. They understand our business, and we utilize them in more ways than the normal day-to-day accounting and tax work.
Brown Schultz has helped us with executive searches, including placement of our CFO, selection and advice on our banking relationship, in addition to annual estate planning consultation. As part of our business’ estate planning, they worked with us on a succession plan to transition partial ownership to my son, Timothy Mitchell.
Today, Kenworth is a 180 employee third generation family-owned company with seven locations. We value the partnership we have built with Brown Schultz throughout the growth and transition of our company. Looking ahead, the relationship will continue to be excellent with the next generation.”
“Londonderry Township has been a BSSF client for more than five years. Working with BSSF has been excellent and the team has set a high standard of work. They have a good understanding of the unique challenges we face and accounting services we need as a governmental entity.
We couldn’t be happier or more complimentary of them.”
-Stephen Letavic, Township Manager, Londonderry Township
“I think one of the the unique things about Brown Schultz is the fact that their senior people have such deep experience. Generally, you only find that kind of experience with the very, very large firms. But they’re small enough we can work with them. They’re personable.”
– Chris Shipe, President & CEO, Loudoun Mutual Insurance. Co.
“Mile6 is glad to have partnered with BSSF for accounting and human resources consulting to help grow our small business. The challenges of being a progressive digital product agency with a remote nationwide team can be daunting, but with BSSF on our side, we’re thriving! We can always count on their professionalism, expertise and attention to detail in all of their services.”
Joshua Cranmer, Vice President of Growth, Mile6
“For over 20 years, BSSF has been a valuable partner in guiding us through the complex challenges of accountancy. Knowing we have them on our team gives us the freedom to focus on our business and the comfort to know that our financial house is always in order.”
-Yvonne Evans, Vice President of Finance & Operations, PPO&S
“Our organization has used BSSF’s Outsourced Accounting Services since December 1, 2020, and we are very pleased. We work primarily with Brian Marchuck, and he prepares all of our financial reports and budgets, attends all our Board meetings, works diligently with our auditors and responds immediately whenever we have an issue or send him an email. Brian, and the BSSF staff, are professional, kind, efficient and courteous any time we have an interaction. Our financial accountability could not be in better hands, and I recommend BSSF very highly.”
-Denise M. Holden, MHS, CADC, Founder & CEO at RASE Project
“In the late 1990s Rohrer Bus had grown to a level that required a larger accounting firm. The owners not only switched to BSSF, they also hired me as the new controller. We were both brand new to Rohrer Bus.
The financial statements and reporting requirements for Rohrer Bus are complicated since we are comprised of four entities, have sales in multiple states, operate at three locations, and have 150 full-time employees and over 600 part-time employees. BSSF is an excellent CPA firm and not just for the work they do for our annual audit, but for the accounting interpretations they provide, financial statements, and corporate tax work (including filing in multiple states). The Tax Department at BSSF has been a great help to me and Rohrer Bus; and whenever I call with any type of tax issue, they are always there. Additionally, BSSF has helped Rohrer Bus with corporation acquisitions and business valuations.
BSSF is a diverse, well-rounded CPA firm. They are true professionals and provide personal contact to our decisions makers and internal accounting department.”
“We’ve been with Brown Shultz since the very beginning, the founding of their company. It’s a firm of culture, of honesty, of integrity. They helped us grow as a company from 30 people to 300 people, they have helped us become a better company. It’s a trusted relationship going both ways”
– Jim Schaedler, CEO, Schaedler Yesco Dist.
“Since moving to Harrisburg in 1981, I have utilized Bruce Brown as my accountant. When Brown Schultz was formed, we were onboard. Over the years, our company has experienced many changes, including starting another company (Stewart-Amos Sweeper). I have always received trusted, well-informed advice on accounting and financial matters. I know Bruce’s direct dial number by heart. The relationship has continued as we work with many other associates at BSSF allowing us to utilize the depth of their team. We look forward to continuing the affiliation well into the future.”
“I enjoy seeing BSSF prosper and grow. As the Firm has grown over the last few decades, the personal relationship has stayed intact. I call on Bruce frequently for advice and have a great respect for the Firm’s abilities, whether it is accounting, taxes—both personal and business, estate or business planning. I’ve seen many accounting firms throughout my career and they are the best firm I’ve been exposed to.”
“For over 30 years Stewart-Amos Steel has built a relationship with the Firm, and we are very satisfied with their professionalism and level of service. They understand our business, which has many different facets, including dealing with unions in multiple states, and sales up and down the east coast.
Our internal accounting department works closely with BSSF and it has been rewarding to see the relationship grow at all levels. We are always reassured when it comes to our accounting firm and know that we are in good hands.”
“Our audit team is thorough and professional, but they are also very friendly and have a sense of humor, which I appreciate. They are very helpful anytime of the year when I have a question about implementing a new procedure or idea. They are also very willing to suggest improvements to our current procedures. I’ve learned so much from them over the years!”
-Charlene Singleton, Senior Accounting Clerk, Town of Mount Airy, Maryland