I found the Crescere group from the positive reviews on Google and Yelp, and I am certainly glad I…read moredid. Ron is a tax wizard. He helped me both with my business taxes and personal taxes, and WOW was I impressed with his knowledge. His expertise was such a relief to be able to lean on this year. Ron also has a unique since of humor, which may not be for everyone, but it made paying taxes oddly relaxing for me (and dare I say, even enjoyable). Would strongly recommend Ron for both business and personal tax needs!

Proceed with Caution: My Experience with Ron Mussett…read more I initially worked with Ron to set up my LLC taxed as an S-corp. He was helpful during the initial process, but unfortunately, the execution was flawed. He made repeated administrative errors, such as filing paperwork incorrectly, missing deadlines, and even misspelling my name and my company's name multiple times. While I initially overlooked these mistakes, things only worsened over time. One of my biggest concerns was Ron's reluctance to answer questions beyond quarterly payroll tax filings. I often felt like an annoyance rather than a valued client. More critically, he failed to inform me that I wasn't making estimated personal income tax payments, which led to a substantial tax bill for 2024--complete with penalties. Based on my experience with him, I expect he would say this wasn't his responsibility, but better communication could have prevented the issue. Additionally, his tax planning knowledge was not the right fit. For instance, he was unfamiliar with Solo 401(k) plans and only recommended SEP IRAs, which didn't align with my financial strategy. He also would push back against strategies like structuring payroll for my spouse, paying her the max required for a 401(k) contribution, and "netting out." Beyond these shortcomings, his overall responsiveness was mediocre to poor--not just during tax season but consistently throughout the year. He was only reachable via email and rarely by phone, making it difficult to get timely responses. To be fair, Ron is very affordable compared to other CPAs. At the time, I was paying a fraction of what I pay now. However, I've come to realize that paying three times as much for my new CPA is well worth it--because at least now, I don't have IRS penalties, unexpected tax bills, or unanswered questions. My new CPA is available via phone and Zoom, open to one-on-one consultations, and takes the time to ensure I understand my tax strategy. If you're looking for a CPA who provides proactive guidance, strategic tax planning, and clear explanations, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Just as we expect doctors to have bedside manner, I believe a CPA should show a level of respect and care for their clients. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I often felt disregarded, and the lack of communication left me with IRS penalty letters, an unexpected tax bill, and a new CPA who is now cleaning up the mess. Ultimately, I take responsibility for not holding Ron accountable sooner. However, if you choose to work with him, be prepared to take a very hands-on approach and ensure you fully understand what he is offering. I've since found a CPA who is a much better fit--someone who takes the time to explain tax-saving strategies, aligns with my long-term financial goals, and ensures I won't be blindsided by another massive tax bill in 2025.

So happy we found the CPA office. Andrew is extremely helpful. Very easy to work with. I have…read morenothing but good things to say!

6 hours no contact by phone or email Granted I did not leave…read morewhat kind of business I wanted to discuss but so much for 100% return contact in 50 minutes.

Look no further if you are a Merchant looking to Grow your business and a Merchant Services Sales…read moreAgent looking to Grow your income. All the pieces are in place that make this an ideal employer to work for and a customer centric company to do business with. They have been a leader in the merchant services industry for twenty years with an A+ business rating. If your looking for an honest, forward thinking company to work for and do business with, you couldn't have asked for a better Win-Win situation for all parties.

From the owner: In the years since our inception, we have successfully grown our business to become one of the…read morelargest privately owned and self-financed merchant service providers in the country. We are consistently ranked by the Nilson Report in the top 70 largest merchant acquirers in the country.

This company does not speak the truth to their employees or their clients. They're constantly…read moreinstructing there accountants to never admit to any wrong doing instead of owning up for mistakes they have made such as not printing checks on time or losing information.

I had a much longer review. However I removed it because the firm's attorney sent a letter…read moredemanding the review to be removed or else the company "will seek ALL AVAILABLE legal remedies, including filing a lawsuit to seek monetary damages...". To avoid wasting time on litigation I have complied. I've been advised to replace it with only my opinion: In my opinion, based on over 6 years working with Gurian CPA Firm, this is not a good business. For others that get a demand letter, remember you have First Amendment rights to express your opinion. Texas has a strong Anti-SLAPP statute: https://slappedintexas.com/primer/

I was in need of a bookkeeper to help me manage my finances but I wasn't established enough to…read moreconsider hiring someone full time. Joust was able to help me get my financial accounts in order and keep track of my expenses/income and it was much more economical than hiring someone full time. Joust was also very responsive and so they were able to get me situated fast. Definitely a company I will continue working with for a while.

From the owner: After over a decade in the financial industry, we decided to alter direction. Now we share our…read morepassion for analytics and number crunching by helping others. Our team hosts an array of individuals from diverse backgrounds (from tax strategy to sales to accounting and more) designed to meet the needs of your organization by offering competent, sound business consulting services, including CFO outsourcing, business valuation, and human resource management.