Accounting
Less than $10,000
Jan. 2014 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Bengston & Smith, P.C keeps my costs down."

Apr 22, 2020

Managing Member, Property Management Company

Anonymous

Real estate
Connecticut, United States
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified

Bengston & Smith, P.C provides accounting services to augment profits for a property management company. The team files taxes and ensures legal compliance.

Bengston & Smith, P.C remained up to date with legal standards to ensure compliance while executing on strategies that reduced taxes. The team is attentive and communicates changes in tax codes to support transparency. They provide dedicated customer service that leads to a long-term partnership.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing member of a property management company. We own and manage apartments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Bengston & Smith, P.C?

We were trying to pay taxes, comply with laws, and maximize profits.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Bengston & Smith, P.C. provides accounting services. Their team helps us to pay taxes, remain compliant, and maximize our profits.

What is the team composition?

We work with Christine (Partner).

How did you come to work with Bengston & Smith, P.C?

When I was with other businesses, I worked with them. Bengston & Smith, P.C.’s local. They also seemed knowledgeable and the price was right.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent probably $10,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

At this company, we’ve worked together for six years. Bengston & Smith, P.C. is a spin-off of a couple of other companies. I’ve worked with Christine for probably 20 years now.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They keep up with the latest changes in tax laws and know how to save me money. Their team's informed on what I can do to reduce my taxes. They keep what I owe the government low and I’ve never been audited. Their team does a good job.

How did Bengston & Smith, P.C perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re responsive and local, which I like. I learn best through face to face meetings, so I go into their office. Their team sends semi-annual newsletters and keeps me abreast of any tax law changes. Their communication’s good. They’re well situated with COVID-19. Their team's been on top of it.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Bengston & Smith, P.C keeps my costs down. Our one-on-one meetings are good, so I don’t feel lost in the crowd. I’ve been with Christine for over 20 years, so it’s not like they’re always switching staff. There’s good continuity.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’ve gone more online, which helps.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend them to people who ask about accounting services. They know business and tax laws.

RATINGS

5.0

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