FMF&E CPA

09/04/2026

It's National Food Bank Day! In 2017 was created by St. Mary's Food Bank, one of the first food banks established in our country. Today we celebrate by having made a special contribution to one of our local food pantries. Throughout the month of August, as part of a special competition between local CPA firms, our team donated to our food drive to compete for the biggest donation... in WEIGHT!

On Friday, August 28th the team donated 1033.7 pounds of food to the Rescue Mission Alliance food pantry so that our neighbors and those in need of a healthy meal can get one right here in downtown Syracuse. We are anxiously awaiting our results in the contest, but we are also so proud of this donation and the impact it will have on our community. We are living our core values of care, curiosity, and courage every single day!

08/24/2026

This week the team officially welcome Alex Keeling, CPA to our tax team! Alex joins our team as a Tax Manager and brings specialized experience in small business tax and advisory. Alex is a graduate of the University of Akron, West Texas A&M University, and Belmont University holding both an MBA and a Master of Accountancy.

Welcome Alex! Your experience and expertise will be a great addition to elevate our client experience.

08/18/2026

Last week Eric Munoz and Aerik Radley of the team were able to visit the Ronald McDonald House of CNY, recipient of the annual Firley Classic Golf Outing charitable donation. After presenting the check, they went on a small tour of the building to learn about the many programs and spaces they offer to families who are staying while their children receive hospital care, all provided to families without charge, because of local support from companies and independent donors alike.

I huge thank you to Zoe and the rest of the team for being such great people to work with and for doing such great work for our visiting families. It means so much.

08/13/2026

We’re proud to share that FMF&E CPA is included among the 2026 IPA 300 firms. We ranked No. 279th in this year’s IPA 500. Up 21 spots from 2025!

As we mark this milestone, we remain focused on serving clients well, investing in our people and building a firm prepared for the future.

08/10/2026

FMF&E Insights: What Your Aging AR Report Is Actually Telling You

Your aging AR report isn't just a list of late invoices. It's an early warning system that reveals two very different cash flow problems: a system-wide slowdown in collections or a dangerous concentration of overdue balances.

Your aging AR report isn't just a list of late invoices. It's an early warning system that reveals two very different cash flow problems: a system-wide slowdown in collections or a dangerous concentration of overdue balances. Learn how to read the pattern and respond the right way.

08/06/2026

FMF&E Insights : Make Sure You Have These Four Items Covered Before Selling Your Business

Most business owners assume buyer scrutiny begins when due diligence starts. It doesn't. The decisions you're making right now, years before a sale, are already shaping the price a buyer will pay and the deal structure they'll offer.

Most business owners assume buyer scrutiny begins when due diligence starts. It doesn't. The decisions you're making right now, years before a sale, are already shaping the price a buyer will pay and the deal structure they'll offer.

08/04/2026

The team recently welcomed Joe Winderl to our tax team! Joe is our newest Tax Supervisor and brings with him previous experience in public accounting with large firms in New York City and local firms here in Syracuse. Joe is a graduate of Syracuse University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Welcome, Joe, and we look forward to the difference you will make for our clients and our team!

07/08/2026

Join us as we share this one-on-one Q&A with Michael Goetz, CPA about "The Pros and Cons of an Inventory Standard Costing System". Mike is an Audit Partner here at and a go-to resource for our manufacturing clients.

Standard costing can be a powerful tool for cost control -- but only if it's implemented thoughtfully and maintained consistently. In this Q&A, Michael Goetz, CPA, Audit Partner at FMF&E, shares his insights on the benefits and pitfalls of standard costing for manufacturing and distribution companie...

07/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that Sean Lowther has been nominated to serve as our Lead Intern for the summer internship program.

In this role, Sean will serve as a point of coordination and support for the intern group, help facilitate communication between interns and the team, and assist with various internship program initiatives throughout the remainder of the summer.

Please join us in congratulating Sean!

06/17/2026

A jump in income is good news, but it also triggers a chain of tax decisions that most people don't see coming until it's too late to act! Learn from our team to set yourself up for success.

Tax Strategies For Rising Income - FMF&E

A jump in income is good news, but it also triggers a chain of tax decisions that most people don't see coming until it's too late to act. From phaseouts and surcharges to retirement account mismatches and withholding gaps, the real planning opportunity happens before year-end, not at tax time. Here...