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About Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC

Dermody, Burke & Brown (DB&B) is a locally owned certified public accounting firm proudly serving Central New York. Founded in 1956, the firm is celebrating its 70th year – a milestone that reflects decades of dedication to clients, community, and professional excellence.

Conveniently located in the historic Franklin Square area of Syracuse, NY,  DB&B was built on the principles of integrity, trust, and community involvement.  From the very beginning, the founders demonstrated their commitment to these values by donating the firm’s first earned dollars to charity – establishing a legacy of giving that continues to define the culture of the organization today.

Our experienced team provides comprehensive support in the traditional service areas of auditing, accounting, and taxation, while also offering specialized expertise in retirement plan design and administration, custom accounting solutions (CAS), and other tailored services to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Whether serving individuals, businesses, or nonprofit organizations, DB&B remains dedicated to delivering personalized service, long‑term value, and a genuine commitment to the Central New York community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower our clients and our people to “live well” by providing valued advice and innovative solutions in an atmosphere that is professional, enjoyable and community minded.

Inclusion & Diversity: Stronger Together

DB&B is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. This commitment is woven into our values and beliefs. As an equal opportunity employer, our firm is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, class, gender, sexual orientation, gender orientation, country of origin, religion, mental health status, age, and disability. Inclusion is about actions and steps. We pledge to advocate for equality in the workforce and remain dedicated to our commitment to advance racial equity and social inclusion. At DB&B, we believe our differences are what make our team stronger.

Our firm signed the Central New York’s Business Equity Pledge to help build more inclusive and equitable workplaces in the region and drive progress on community-wide equity goals.

Our Qualifications

DB&B is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). Membership in this division requires the firm to maintain an internal system of quality control. We are also subjected to peer reviews every three years. All of our peer reviews have resulted in unqualified opinions.

Allinial Global

 

Our firm is a member of Allinial Global, an award-winning association of legally independent accounting and consulting firms whose members collaborate to bring their clients best-in-class solutions. As a member of Allinial Global, we have access to the expertise, resources, and advice of over 200 fellow firms in 88 countries throughout the world. This strategic affiliation allows us to offer you broader services, deeper niche expertise, and more complete geographic coverage—all with the prompt, personal attention you expect from a local firm. At Dermody, Burke & Brown, our goal is to be your most trusted advisors, both locally and globally.  Allinial Global helps us deliver.