Your CPAs with over 35 Years of
Problem Solving Expertise.

Services

• Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Tax Preparation for Individuals, Fiduciaries, Partnerships, Corporations, and Tax-Exempt Organizations
• SafeSend Returns® for Secure, Electronic Tax Return Delivery
• Financial Statements
• Business Planning
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Succession Planning
• Estate and Trust Planning
• Tax Compliance and Consulting
• Litigation Support and Business Valuations
• New Business Startup
• Employee Benefit Planning
• Controller Services

Peer Review

Cuomo, Winters & Schmidt Peer Review Report

As a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Program, we are required maintain strict adherence to professional quality control standards and to submit to a peer review of our control policies and procedures to demonstrate compliance. We are proud to report that Cuomo, Winters & Schmidt has successfully completed every Peer Review throughout its history. The firm’s core values focus on maintaining the highest degree of integrity. Neither the firm, nor any of our professionals, have ever been subject to litigation or a professional malpractice claim, or are under investigation, and no claims have ever been made against our professional liability insurance.

Affiliations

Cuomo, Winters & Schmidt, CPAs, PLLC are proud members of the following professional organizations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• AICPA Alliance for CPA Firms Private Companies Practice Section
• AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center

Mark A. Schmidt, CPA
Partner

As Partner and co-founder of Cuomo, Winters & Schmidt, Mark spends most of his time on tax oriented services. He enjoys working with businesses that require the skills and insight that a CPA can provide, but don’t have an in-house CFO or controller.

Mark Strong, CPA
Partner

Mark's areas of expertise include: multi-state taxation, consolidated tax returns, research & development credit studies, and tax planning and compliance for estates, trusts, small businesses and individuals.

Robert F. Cuomo
Partner / Retired

Now retired from the practice, Bob worked with small business owners across many industries, as well as with nonprofit organizations. While these entities require two very different approaches, he knew the decision makers in both camps were looking for one thing from him: results.

John E. Markert, CPA
Senior Audit Manager

At Cuomo, Winters & Schmidt, John performs the full scope of tax and audit services, for clients in industries ranging from non-profit to small contractors.

Tom Alexander, CPA
Audit Manager

Originally from Auburn, Tom has lived here for almost all his life after moving from St. Louis at 3 years old. He's passionate about auditing and accounting and has been working in the public accounting field for over 7 years. He was licensed as a CPA in January 2023. He's excited to be working with clients in the Auburn and Syracuse area which is truly the only place he feels at home.

Stefani F. Pritchard
Firm Administrator

As Firm Administrator, Stefani is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the firm, including providing support to the staff, and working closely with the partners on problem solving, planning, and decision-making.

Beth Brewer
Administrative Assistant

After serving 6 years in the U.S. Army, Beth has worked in several administrative positions over the years, 15 of which were spent with a large Central New York accounting firm.

Maryann M. Winters, MS
Retired

Maryann retired with more than 35 years of experience as a practicing CPA, and her clients appreciated the level of expertise that brought. Maryann’s areas of concentration at Cuomo, Winters & Schmidt, CPAs, PLLC were tax and consulting, in which she has extensive experience.

Patricia K. Averson, CPA
Retired

Formerly of Averson & Klinetop, LLP, Trish has focused experience in small business consulting and taxation, particularly professional corporations and LLCs, and non-profit audits.