New York · Forensic Accounting · Tax Advisory
Hartley Forensic Accounting & Tax Advisory CPA PLLC
Bringing federal investigative precision to accounting and tax advisory. A former IRS Special Agent and IRS Revenue Agent with extensive forensic accounting experience at the New York State Attorney General's Office and the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal — delivering rigorous, court-ready financial analysis and strategic tax advisory.
Practice Areas
Systematic financial investigation and comprehensive analysis for litigation, dispute resolution, and fraud matters. Deliverables prepared to the evidentiary standard of federal litigation.
Strategic tax planning for individuals, businesses, and complex entities. We leverage the full depth of the tax code through professional strategies designed to minimize liability — not just at filing time, but through proactive planning that protects you now and positions you for the future. Our approach is personalized; clients have direct access to year-round guidance on tax-specific matters whenever they need it. Think of us as your dedicated tax professional; available when questions arise, not just when returns are due.
Professional tax preparation for individuals and businesses of every size. We prepare all major federal and state forms including 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1041, 1040-X, 990, and more — along with quarterly estimated tax filings. Unlike automated platforms that apply generic rules, we take the time to understand your complete financial picture, ensuring every possible advantage is identified and every deduction is maximized. We have access to strategies that off-the-shelf software simply will not surface, because those platforms do not know your personalized situation. We do things professionally, thoroughly, and right.
Accurate, meticulous bookkeeping services for businesses requiring precision and reliability. Books are maintained consistently throughout the year — organized, reconciled, and prepared to the highest standard — making tax preparation seamless, efficient, and stress-free when filing season arrives. Clean books built to withstand any level of scrutiny.
Systematic examination of financial records to detect, quantify, and document fraudulent activity. Utilizing methodologies developed from federal investigative practice, we analyze transactions, trace assets, identify irregularities, and produce findings that meet the evidentiary standards of both civil and criminal proceedings. Whether the matter involves internal fraud, embezzlement, financial statement manipulation, or benefit fraud, our examination process is thorough, defensible, and built to withstand scrutiny at every level.
Credible, authoritative expert testimony on financial and accounting matters in both federal and state proceedings. With direct experience working alongside Assistant United States Attorneys, Assistant Attorneys General, and defense counsel, our testimony is structured to be clear, precise, and persuasive — translating complex financial findings into language that judges and juries can follow and act on. Every opinion is grounded in methodology that withstands vigorous cross-examination, backed by documentation prepared to the evidentiary standard of federal litigation.
Comprehensive litigation support rooted in direct knowledge of federal and state court proceedings. Services include flowchart analysis, financial statement analysis, and bank account analysis — all distilled into clear, compelling presentations that a jury can understand. Experienced working alongside Assistant United States Attorneys, New York State Assistant Attorneys General, and defense attorneys. Extensive background preparing documentation, handling witnesses, and navigating the full lifecycle of complex financial litigation through grand jury proceedings.
Authoritative representation before the IRS for audits, appeals, and collections. With extensive knowledge of tax law and IRS procedures — and firsthand familiarity with both the civil and criminal processes of the IRS — we bring former insider knowledge applied directly to your defense.
Comprehensive business tax consulting for entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies at every stage. We guide clients through entity formation decisions — sole proprietorship, LLC, S-corporation, C-corporation, or partnership — identifying the structure that best aligns with their tax position, liability exposure, and long-term goals. We address common formation pitfalls before they become costly problems. Beyond formation, we serve as a dedicated financial resource — a mini-CFO in your corner — advising on tax implications as your business grows, helping navigate financial decisions, maintaining sound record keeping practices, and ensuring ongoing compliance with federal and state requirements. Whether you are launching a business or scaling one, we help you build on a financially sound foundation.
Background
Andre Hartley brings a rare combination of federal law enforcement, government forensic accounting, and private tax advisory experience to every engagement. As a former IRS Special Agent and IRS Revenue Agent, he developed extensive knowledge of federal tax law, IRS civil and criminal procedures, and the investigative standards that define the highest level of financial scrutiny.
His government career also includes forensic accounting roles with the New York State Attorney General's Office and the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal — working alongside Assistant United States Attorneys, Assistant Attorneys General, and defense counsel on complex financial matters through grand jury proceedings.
That foundation means every client receives insight informed by how federal investigators, prosecutors, and regulators actually think — an advantage simply unavailable from conventional accounting firms. Hartley Forensic Accounting & Tax Advisory CPA PLLC serves individuals, businesses, law firms, and institutional clients throughout New York and nationally.
Contact
All inquiries are handled with strict confidentiality. Whether you are facing an IRS audit, require forensic analysis for litigation, need tax preparation, tax advisory and planning, or bookkeeping services, we are prepared to assist.