Mindy Eisenberg Stark provides a broad range of services and solutions, personalized to the client's needs.  As a CPA and a CFE, MES is diversely qualified to handle any situation.  Every individual and business receives the same  attention, dedication, specialization and quality of service.  The comprehensive list provides details of just some of the many specialties MES has to offer.

• Co-ops & Condos
• Fraud Examination & Litigation Support
• Tax Services
• Accounting, Auditing & Consulting
• Estates & Trusts
• Not-for-Profit
• Divorce Engagements

Co-ops & Condos

Co-ops and condos has become a specialty for MES.  As a former co-op president, Mindy has a decided edge on the rapidly expanding co-op and condo market.  She uses her experience and talents to bring the best possible perspective to the financial problems of co-ops and condos.  In each instance, MES offers a sensible, clear-cut solution geared to the specific situation.  MES can recommend the refinancing of loans, and investigate ways to put the property on a sound financial footing.  The firm works closely with owners, teaching them how best to handle problems and plan for contingencies.  Within the co-op and condo industry, MES is increasingly known as the expert in the tri-state area. 

MES has targeted the co-op phenomenon as an arena in dire need of the experience she has to offer. Mindy has been a featured speaker at the Council of New York Cooperatives seminars and has led forums to acquaint attorneys and accountants with current co-op issues.  Currently, MES advises over 60 co-op and condo organizations.

MES has emerged as a leader in the field of co-op organizations.  Personal experience in this growing market underscores her hands-on approach to the legal complexities of owner management.  MES draws from personal, practical experience when formulating strategy for "detangling" the most hopeless financial structure. 

Toward this goal, MES has:

• founded the Council of Westchester Co-ops & Condos (CWCC)
• organized professional seminars for attorneys and accountants to acquaint and update them with current co-op and  condo issues
• made specific tax recommendations concerning co-op issues
• conducted a study of self-managed co-op's systems and advised restructuring
• contributed to substantive changes and additions to a co-op's Board of Directors' handbook and training manual
• uncovered half-million dollar fraud at a co-op, and subsequently helped that co-op gain control from the sponsor
• instrumental in renegotiation of co-op mortgages; prevented foreclosure, resulting in co-op taking units back from a delinquent sponsor
• leader in the fight for changes in co-op tax legislation
• resisted the IRS and NYS application of unfavorable interpretation of tax laws
• devised strategies to reduce the co-op tax burden in negotiation with taxing authorities

Fraud Examination & Litigation Support

MES is unique in that it offers its services as a Certified Fraud Examiner as well as a CPA.  As a CFE, MES will resolve allegations of fraud through investigation and evaluation.  Whether suspicions of fraud arise from internal controls, employees, or even customers, MES will help audit, produce financial statements, and serve as an expert consultant or witness.  As such, MES will develop evidence to be used in litigation, identify and prepare key witnesses, and review relevant documents.  In all cases, MES works closely with attorneys to provide the best collaboration and produce the most beneficial outcome. 

In litigation support, MES can provide clarity in the complex financial aspects of court cases, and use past training and experience to settle legal disputes.  Whether establishing liability or determining damages, MES will work hard to apply its expertise to each individual case.  

Tax Services

Tax planning and preparation are two of the most vital procedures for any individual or business.  MES provides consultation and assistance throughout the year, always available to give advice on tax decisions that will impact the client.  With up to date knowledge on the new tax laws and legal issues, MES can help design and implement individualized, effective tax strategies to maximize returns.

Accounting, Auditing & Consulting

Along with the examination, compilation and review of financial statements, MES provides much more.  Due to the close relationship with each client, MES can recommend improvements to cut costs.  Additional services includes evaluation, design and implementation of internal controls, and financial profitability analysis.  MES has an obligation to offer the finest advice and assistance.  For those with troubled records, her mission is to provide complete support services: salvaging finances mired in red tape, digging out the root of the trouble, and forging a clear concise path to successful reorganization.  MES can even "rescue" sound businesses by recommending management techniques with profitable results.

Estates & Trusts

Effective estate planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. MES will guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order.

Not-for-Profit

Uniform and comparable accounting and financial reporting for nonprofit organizations is a must.  MES will assess the ability for organizations to provide their services, determine the economic resources and obligations, and provide information about the effects of transactions, events and circumstances that can change the resources of the organization.   

Divorce Engagements

With the number of divorces growing each year, CPAs have become more and more involved in the divorce process.  MES can assist in this field in two ways.  As litigation support, MES will work with attorneys in spousal and child support negotiations, determining financial net worth.  In litigation, MES will work with both client and attorney throughout the divorce settlement.  Alternatively, MES provides traditional tax services to divorced or divorcing clients.  Here, MES will determine the tax basis of property, the tax treatment of child or spousal support payments, and aid with other tax-related issues.

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