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Founded in 1972, Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants, is Sarasota's premier CPA firm providing a variety of tax, audit and accounting services to businesses and individuals. While accounting and tax consulting is the core of our business, it is the depth and broad diversity of our services and the quality of our CPAs and consultants that set us apart.
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Kerkering Barberio Announces Leadership Transition

Managing Shareholder Rob Lane to retire following a 40-year career; Brian Simmons to assume leadership of the firm January 1, 2027

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A message from our clients

Debra Jacobs

For the KB team, it’s not enough to just listen to what your initial question is. They go the extra mile to get the 30,000-foot view and understand the ‘why’ behind your question to help you think through your situation more deeply and understand all of your options. On a scale of 1 to 10 in client service, it’s just a 10!

Debra Jacobs

President/CEO, The Patterson Foundation

Source: Private Conversation

For a non-profit organization like ours, having an accountant like Kerkering Barberio is like an insurance policy, but better. They are always there when we need them, working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. The team’s knowledge and dedication are a great resource to have on our side.

Susan Wood

Executive Director, Wilson-Wood Foundation

Source: Private Conversation

Hungarian is a uniquely difficult language, and the prospect of having to translate every piece of an important financial document that I had to file was very frightening. Annamaria Kiss and the International Tax team at KB put me at ease immediately, laying out a plan and letting me know what to expect. Her fluent Hungarian and knowledge of Hungarian banking and tax law allowed me to handle a complex situation in a way that made me feel comfortable and confident.

I.S.

KB International Client

Source: Private Conversation

HOWARD HALEM

Our owners were understandably anxious about the loan's status. The Kerkering Barberio team helped us to feel confident that everything was under control and were always available to provide updates, which streamlined the process and eased our stress.

HOWARD HALEM

BELSTONE PRODUCTS

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Suzanne Herron, Chief Financial Officer

We so deeply rely on Kerkering Barberio’s expertise and insight to help us continually improve and strengthen our foundation; it is a huge benefit having the KB team in our corner.

Suzanne Herron, Chief Financial Officer

Charlotte Community Foundation

Source: Private Conversation

John Ficca, Program Director

We are a small state-funded organization, and Kerkering Barberio’s Tampa office treats us like a VIP high revenue client. The KB team provides us with a personalized and professional approach throughout the year. In addition, the Tampa office has hosted two of our clients as interns and have gone above and beyond to make them feel included and valued. Kerkering Barberio treats us like part of the family and it doesn’t get any better than that!

John Ficca, Program Director

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Kerkering Barberio is a CPA and advisory firm with offices in Sarasota, Tampa, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida, serving individuals and businesses nationwide with audit, tax, and accounting services.
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