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Expert Accounting & Bookkeeping
by Florida CPAs
—for small to midsize business owners.

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What We Do Tampa
The 5 Common Small Business Struggles
Struggle #1: I haven’t spoken with my CPA in over a year. CAUTION: Thousands in overpayments go unnoticed until it's too late.


Struggle #2: I never get accurate financials on time. CAUTION: Lack of expert guidance is quietly killing your profit.

Struggle #3: My books are
a mess and always behind. CAUTION: Penalties, stress, and bad decisions are a common result.

Struggle #4: I do my own books or hire a part-timer. CAUTION: Sleepless nights and costly errors aren’t worth saving a few bucks.

Struggle #5: I have no idea what my numbers are telling me. CAUTION: Lack of clarity = lost profit and missed opportunities.
We’ve designed the CPASystem™ to eliminate these struggles once and for all:
The CPASystem™ — Proven 3-Step Process

Financial Health Assessment
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Identify compliance red flags
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Uncover missed profit opportunities
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24-Hour timeline

Financial Foundation Buildout
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Eliminate costly compliance risks
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Capture missed profit opportunities
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Establish peace of mind processes

Ongoing CPASystem™
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Clear numbers each month
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Peace of mind from errors & penalties
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Advisory for simple & coachable growth


Clear Numbers
No more lack of clarity. Financials every month.
Peace of Mind
No more costly surprises. CPA-Reviewed books.
Advisory
No more unanswered questions. Guidance monthly.
Your Florida CPA Team
Since 2017, we've helped our clients increase their profit by an average of $34K annually. With backgrounds auditing F500 public companies, we specialize in offering white-glove accounting & advisory best practices learned from the big-companies and applied to small businesses.
Stronghold Accounting was born out of the desire to disrupt the low standards of accounting services. Recognizing a gap in the industry for:
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Exceptional Communication
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High-quality financials & strategic insight

For small business owners feeling lost and misguided, our mission is to unlock their financial clarity & peace of mind through our proven CPASystem™. We act as your small business outsourced accounting team. Our holistic approach ensures quality, consistency, and peace of mind communication, allowing you to focus on what you do best.
Alex M. Riccio, CPA
Alex M. Riccio, CPA | Stronghold Accounting
Co-Founder
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"If you don’t walk away from your first month with more financial clarity than you’ve had all year—we’ll refund every penny, no questions asked.”

—The Stronghold Guarantee
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Our Team's Expertise
Big Firm-Trained, Entrepreneur-Focused
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Background conducting financial audits of F500 companies
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Applying big-company practices to small businesses
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Trained and certified at 2 of the 4 of the largest global accounting firms
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Worked with dozens of industries — including medical, legal, trades, and service-based businesses
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Top-Rated QuickBooks Experts in Florida

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