At Schapira CPA, we operate with three core principles: industry specialization, proactive communication, and long-term partnership. We focus exclusively on manufacturing businesses, allowing us to provide deeper insights than general accounting firms. We believe in reaching out to clients before deadlines and market changes rather than reacting to them. And we view our client relationships as ongoing partnerships, not transactional services, investing time to understand your business thoroughly and grow with you over the years.

For an initial consultation, it's helpful to have your recent financial statements, tax returns from the past 2-3 years, any current accounting challenges you're facing, and specific questions about your manufacturing operations. This allows us to provide the most relevant guidance for your situation and identify immediate opportunities for improvement in your financial processes.

Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual consultations to accommodate your preferences and schedule. Our secure video conferencing platform allows us to review documents together, share screens, and provide the same level of personalized service you would receive in our office. Many of our manufacturing clients appreciate the flexibility of virtual meetings for routine check-ins.

While we primarily serve manufacturing businesses in the greater New York area, including the five boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut, we do work with select clients nationwide. Our expertise in manufacturing accounting is valuable regardless of location, though our deepest knowledge is of the regional business environment and tax regulations affecting New York-based manufacturers.

We specialize in a wide range of manufacturing sectors, including metal fabrication, food processing, electronics, textiles, plastics, and industrial equipment. Our team has extensive experience with the unique accounting challenges of each sector, from inventory management and cost accounting to industry-specific tax incentives and compliance requirements.

We typically respond to all inquiries within 24 business hours. For urgent matters, we recommend calling our office directly. Our clients also have access to a dedicated account manager who can address immediate concerns. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness and understand that timely communication is essential, especially when you're facing important financial decisions or deadlines.