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  • Working with Deleon & Stang has improved our organization’s independent examination of internal controls, financial reporting, and tax forms preparation. Deleon & Stang has worked with us to tailor the services to the organization’s specific needs. Their professionals operate to the highest standards, while employing a common sense approach.  Communications are responsive, requests are clear, and reporting is timely.

    —US Lumber Coalition

  • We transitioned to DeLeon & Stang last year, and both the audit and tax return process was seamless. They have the ultimate professionals on staff and their user-friendly tech platforms make the document submission process efficient and frictionless. They also work swiftly, meet timelines, and prepare informative audit presentations for our Finance & Audit Committee. I highly recommend DeLeon & Stang for any non-profit membership organization with complex accounting needs, like ours.

    —Jennifer Taylor, President and CEO, Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)

  • Thank you to Clint, Addie and the other team members at DeLeon & Stang for their knowledge, skill and professionalism in conducting NACAA’s annual audit. Collaborating with DeLeon & Stang assures our Board and our federal funding agency that our audit has been thorough, comprehensive and has been conducted in accordance with the generally accepted auditing standards for the U.S. and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

    —National Association of Clean Air Agencies

  • It has been a pleasure working with Deleon & Stang on our annual audit and Form 990. D&S is always quick to communicate, provides ample lead time on requests, and has an easy-to-use platform to keep the audit process organized. We’ve always been able to start and finish the audit on time due to their follow-up and responsiveness. In addition, the audit team is friendly and personable, and does a great job reporting to our Audit Committee.

    —Society of Health and Physical Educators

A Unique Accounting Approach to Tackle Your Association’s Complex Challenges

From advocacy and networking to standardization and support, your trade and membership association plays a vital role for businesses in the industry your association represents. However, managing your organization’s financial health requires a unique accounting approach.

Our expert accountants collaborate with you to help your trade and membership association understand its finances and build for the future while also ensuring it is fulfilling all its governance, compliance, and tax obligations that build trust in the eyes of your members and stakeholders.

Accounting & Advisory Tailored to Trade & Membership Associations

At DeLeon & Stang, we understand the uniquely complex challenges trade and membership associations face daily. Our team of experts helps clients in this distinct sector navigate change and better serve members through our specialized assurance, tax, and advisory services for associations.

Association Audits & Assurance

Independent verification of financials ensures compliance and builds confidence in your association’s financial health for your stakeholders…Read More

Association Advisory

Expert guidance to help your organization implement new standards, improve governance, manage risks, attract & retain members, boost event attendance, and analyze costs to increase efficiency…Read More

Association Tax Planning & Prep

Timely and accurate filing of all federal and state tax reports required to maintain association tax-exempt status…Read More

 
 

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