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    We partner with growth-driven businesses who are tired of hiring & firing CPA firms for reasons like →

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    If you’ve experienced them, don’t worry–with BGW CPA, you don’t ever have to settle again.
    Unexpected surprises on my bill or from the IRS
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    Unexpected surprises on my bill or from the IRS
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    Afraid to call for fear I’ll get billed like an attorney
    Fell in love with the A team but a year later all I got was the C team
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    Fell in love with the A team but a year later all I got was the C team
    Would love proactivity but would settle for responsiveness
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    Would love proactivity but would settle for responsiveness

    We call these, The BIG 4.

    You don’t have to settle, ever again.

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    Typical CPAs are a dime a dozen. There are loads of them out there, and they all talk a good game, but after working with them for a time, something was always just “missing”.  I never could put my finger on what that was, but now I know. 

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    Typical CPAs are a dime a dozen. There are loads of them out there, and they all talk a good game, but after working with them for a time, something was always just “missing”.  I never could put my finger on what that was, but now I know. 

    Andy Hilliard - Accelerance

    “We could not have stayed open through all of this if we hadn't been getting your group's advice through the weekly webinars.”

    Nicole Bonesteel - HeartBright Foundation

    “The firm has saved me over $100,000 compared to other accounting firms we’ve worked with.”

    Anonymous -

    “In-depth knowledge and overall great people; an incredible asset to our company.”

    Bill Worsley - President at Holliday Homes
    star

    4.7/5
    Success Rating

    Current satisfaction score based on annual, anonymous client survey

    SUCCESS STORIES

    “They have continually exceeded our expectations in terms of personal service, responsiveness, and providing personal and professional guidance beyond the terms of the relationship.”

    Andy Hilliard - Accelerance
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