Easton has more accounting firms than most towns its size, and they are not interchangeable. Some are CPA practices that also perform audits; one is led by enrolled agents; two are regional firms with an Easton branch. Which fits depends on whether you need monthly bookkeeping, a tax return, an audit, or someone to call about all three.
We have not used any of these firms and cannot speak to their work. Each entry says what the firm says it does, so you can shortlist and ask.
How we chose
- An office in Easton. A street address in North Easton, South Easton or Easton on the firm's own website.
- Small-business services on its own site. Accounting, bookkeeping or business tax work listed as a service.
- Facts only. Credentials are shown only as the firm states them. No ratings, review counts or prices.
The firms
1.Murphy Accounting
Best for: Owner-led businesses that want bookkeeping, tax and advice in one ongoing relationship
187 Washington Street, North Easton, MA 02356
Monthly bookkeeping, business and individual tax preparation, payroll support and regular reviews of the numbers — coordinated so the books, the business return and the owner's return agree. Our office is at 187 Washington Street in North Easton.
- Monthly bookkeeping and catch-up bookkeeping.
- Business tax preparation and planning; individual returns.
- Payroll support and small business advisory.
- Does not perform audits.
2.Conley & Wood CPA's
Best for: Businesses that may need an audit, review or compilation
North Easton, MA
A North Easton CPA firm listing audits, reviews and compilations, bookkeeping on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, financial statements and tax services for individuals and small to mid-sized businesses. It also has an office on Nantucket.
Visit Conley & Wood CPA's’s website →3.Adams LLC
Best for: Owners who may need IRS problem resolution as well as accounting
Easton, MA
A CPA practice listing tax preparation and planning, IRS problem resolution, small-business accounting, part-time CFO services, QuickBooks setup and training, and new business formation.
- Its website lists two partners with CPA credentials.
4.EBPI (Emerging Business Partners)
Best for: Owners who want tax, bookkeeping and payroll from an enrolled-agent-led firm
North Easton, MA
A North Easton firm, with a second office in Wellesley, listing individual and business tax services, bookkeeping, payroll and business advisory.
- Its website lists its president and Easton manager as Enrolled Agents.
5.Armand & Company
Best for: Small businesses wanting QuickBooks support from a CPA firm
South Easton, MA
A South Easton CPA firm listing small-business accounting, QuickBooks services, payroll, tax preparation and planning, IRS problem resolution, audits, reviews and compilations, and help with bank financing.
Visit Armand & Company’s website →6.W.A. Leonard & Company
Best for: Businesses and nonprofits needing audit or tax representation
Easton, MA (main office in Norwood)
A Norwood-based CPA firm with an Easton location, listing audits, reviews and compilations, tax preparation for businesses, individuals, nonprofits and estates, payroll and sales tax, and federal and state tax representation.
Visit W.A. Leonard & Company’s website →7.DiSanto, Priest & Co.
Best for: Larger privately held businesses in specific industries
South Easton, MA (headquartered in Warwick, RI)
A regional firm with an Easton office, listing accounting and assurance, tax, advisory, valuation and litigation support, with industry practices including manufacturing, real estate and construction, and professional services.
Visit DiSanto, Priest & Co.’s website →
Which kind of firm do you need?
- Monthly books and a tax return that agrees with them: a firm that does ongoing bookkeeping and tax together.
- An audit or review for a lender, investor or board: a CPA firm that performs attest work — and not the same firm that keeps your books.
- An IRS notice or back taxes: a firm whose people can represent you. Ask which credential they hold.
- Growth decisions: a firm that meets with you regularly, not only at filing time.
General information, not advice for your specific situation. Tax rules, prices and product features change, and firms change what they offer — check with the provider before relying on anything here, and talk to us or another qualified professional before acting on it.
