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Prominent Accounting Firm, Potter & LaMarca Joins Industry-Recognized CPA Firm, Cg Tax, Audit & Advisory

Leading accounting and profitability consulting firm, Cg Tax, Audit & Advisory (Cg), will welcome CPA firm, Potter & LaMarca LLP, with offices in Staten Island, N.Y. and Red Bank, N.J., this January 2023. The addition of Potter & LaMarca enhances the value-added solutions provided by both firms in tax preparation and planning, accounting and advisory services, as well as financial statement review and planning. Potter & LaMarca will join Cg in its Tinton Falls, N.J. office while maintaining their current space in Staten Island, N.Y.

Jeffrey Potter, CPA and Fred LaMarca, CPA, CFP founded Potter & LaMarca in 1989. The firm is widely recognized for its knowledge and expertise in providing comprehensive tax management and accounting services, audits, financial statements, and financial planning. Jeffrey and Fred each have more than 40 years of public accounting experience and specialize in servicing closely held businesses and high net worth individuals.

“We’re thrilled to gain the skill and experience of Jeffrey, Fred, and the Potter & LaMarca team,” said Deborah Mathis, shareholder, Cg. “There is quite a lot of natural synergy between our two firms surrounding industry knowledge, client service capabilities, and a unique team culture. We share the same core values in focusing on the success, financial health, and well-being of our clients, team members, and the community.”

Jeffrey Potter specializes in providing accounting and financial consulting services to the construction, real estate, and restaurant industries, and also holds general securities, insurance, and investment advisor representative licenses. He is a past president of the Staten Island Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs.

Fred LaMarca focuses on tax planning and financial consulting for clients in the professional services, staffing companies, and real estate industries, and holds various securities and insurance licenses. Fred is a past president of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Staten Island Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs.

“Joining Cg allows us a fantastic opportunity to offer our clients expanded benefits and capabilities,” said Jeffrey Potter, CPA. “We’ve built a strong foundation on helping clients maintain financial sustainability with a proactive approach to achieving future goals. In knowing Cg’s reputation for professionalism and high-quality results, working together is a home run.”

For 40 years, Cg has helped clients stay focused on the road ahead™ by maximizing savings, increasing profitability, and achieving financial goals. Founded by Don Cowan, CPA, PFS, PSA, CFP® and R. Joseph Gunteski, CPA, CFF in 1982, Cg offers an extensive selection of services including tax planning, business consulting, client accounting services, valuation, and compliance and auditing in a variety of industries including healthcare, professional services, construction, manufacturing and distribution, nonprofit, and more.

For more information, contact Danielle Bagdzinski, marketing manager, Cg Tax, Audit & Advisory, 732.676.4100/dbagdzinski@cgteam.com.