Askey Askey & Associates

"UPDATE 9/9/22: Based off of our recent interaction with the new managing partner Christa Hood, I wanted to update our review. She took the time to meet with us and was very professional and thorough. She spent time to reviewing our taxes with us and answered any lingering questions that we had. They were also willing to provide us with a partial refund. Overall it was a much better experience, and I would recommend working with Christa specifically. We have been looking for a reliable and fairly priced CPA for some time now and I can sadly say that Askey is not it. We expressed during our first meeting with them that we wanted to be able to ask questions and understand what was happening with our taxes. We were promised that this would be the case and were told that an individual return would start at $650. We understood that this was the starting price and even asked if it would be double if we had to file separately and were told that it wasn't likely. We were also told that there was a 4-6 week turn around time. Nearly 6 weeks after taking our taxes to Askey, we had barely heard anything. We initially met with Catherine Askey and she was not the same person that actually did our taxes. For that reason we had to send several e-mails reiterating information that we had already covered. We were then charged for that time even though we had already provided half of that information. Once we finally did get our taxes back nearly 8 weeks later, there were errors and things that were missed. We were also told that our original bill was going to be nearly $3,000 but they "kindly" knocked that down to $1,800 (when we got the bill it was practically $1,900). This included them charging us for their time during the initial client meeting which I have never had happen at any other firm. After going back and forth they did eventually fix our taxes, but refused to go over them with us without charging us more. They also kindly informed us that if these taxes in particular were audited that they would charge us more to fix any problems. We understood that our taxes were complicated this year which is why we sought help from a CPA. However, their prices are outrageous and do not meet the service that you are provided with. Needless to say, we will never be returning to Askey in the future."

"It has been a pleasure working with Askey Askey & Associates over the last six years. I worked closely with them on Full Annual Audits and 990 preparation as the Fiscal Manager for our small nonprofit and then continued the collaboration with them as the Executive Director of the agency. They are very professional and responsive to our needs and requests. We especially appreciative of their flexibility as we have often requested them to comply with our deadlines and grant requirements. I would recommend them to any business considering their services but especially to nonprofit agencies. Based on my personal experience, Askey Askey & Associates' staff has the expertise and understanding of the needs and requirements of nonprofit agencies. Sincerely, Lidiya Belyovska Executive Director Southern Maryland Center for independent Living"

"Askey, Askey, & Associates is a high-quality Firm with excellent customer service and highly skilled to take your financials to the next level! Every encounter with the firm has been very professional, attentive, and resourceful throughout each endeavor. Their Staff was always patient and responsive with all of Our Companies financial requests. In addition to the Teams' excellence, I would like to send a very special Thank You to Diane, a member of Askey's support team, who is extremely knowledgeable and helpful when supporting us consistently throughout the years. We HIGHLY recommend Askey & Askey Associates for all your personal or business financial needs."

"Askey Askey & Associates is a highly competent CPA firm that makes quality client service a top priority. My experience has only been positive since transitioning from a large, global auditing and tax services company to Askey Askey more than five years ago. I was particularly impressed with their professionalism and talent when they successfully guided me through an IRS audit-like review of my taxes which had been prepared by the global tax services company I used while living and working overseas. I confidently recommend Askey Askey."

"Askey, Askey & Associates is one of the finest groups of professionals my husband and I have ever dealt with. This firm offers the full spectrum of accounting services with impeccable detail and insight, while relating on an individual level to the specific needs of each client. We have worked with Bob and others in the firm for many years to manage our ever changing professional financial and tax decisions, to help us navigate creating new business endeavors as well as our personal estate planning, family trusts and tax planning. Their integrity, work ethic and considerate manner of response has been extremely consistent and impressive over the years. The consistently delightful experience, however, in being their client is feeling seen, heard and appreciated for entrusting them with our financial lives - which we are extremely grateful to have the opportunity to do. Their skills, knowledge and street smarts never disappoint."