Stortz & Associates
Where Financial Expertise Meets Your Dreams and Ambitions.
Whether you’re dreaming of growing your business or improving your quality of life, you want an organization to help you think beyond just the numbers. We have the financial guidance, experience, knowledge, and passion to turn your dreams into a reality.
At Stortz & Associates, Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants, we serve a diverse group of individuals and businesses and specialize in listening to our clients to meet their individual goals. Everyone needs to have tax returns prepared and filed, but we go beyond the basics to take a comprehensive look at your financial life.
Providing outstanding customer service is essential here at Stortz & Associates – everyone on our team is dedicated to exceeding your expectations.
- Listen to your comments, suggestions, complaints, and compliments.
- Communicate clearly and honestly.
- Provide the highest quality of service.
- Promote positive thinking and attitudes.
- Improve your quality of life.
- Ensure confidentiality for you and your information.
- Be your best investment.
- Respect that your perception is always the reality.
- Keep our pencils sharp.
- Honor our commitments to you absolutely.
- Together, we’ll work to set you on the path for a better business and a better life.
Best Service
Services We Provide
Accounting Services
Our office can provide you with a full range of accounting services, from bookkeeping to payroll and much more. Whether you’re setting up tax software or navigating new regulations, solutions and assistance are just a phone call away. We can provide you with:Initial Business Setup Consultation Accounting System/Software Setup and Training Monthly or Quarterly Bookkeeping & Compilation Services Full Accounting Outsourcing Services Payroll, Payroll Tax Deposits, and Payroll Tax Return Preparation Personal Financial Statements
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Business Advisory Services
After careful assessment of your business, we can help you develop strategies with results-oriented techniques to keep your business moving in the right direction. Our team’s experience and commitment can show you ways to overcome obstacles blocking your path to success. Comprehensive Business Advisory Services: From Acquisitions to Succession Planning and Financial ManagementBusiness Acquisition and Sale ServicesWe have experience in valuing business in anticipation of potential acquisitions and sales. We are skilled in examining the elements that provide the most value, including the nature of the business and its history, the financial condition of the company, the business earnings capacity, and more.Vision and StrategyTo achieve a vision, a business formal and informal activities should all align it. We can assist with identifying your business goals and the steps to take toward them. Observe your business activities and results and compare the reality to your stated vision. We can help bridge that gap and establish an effective action plan.Fiscal ManagementWe can provide you with reports and tools to review on a regular basis to improve fiscal performance. We will analyze key performance indicators and help you improve cash flow and profitability.Industry/CompetitionWe can evaluate your business performance, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities against the industry. We’ll research your industry’s profitability, productivity ratios, and growth trends. We can provide you with benchmarking information and recommendations for improving and implementing the necessary changes.Shareholder Issues & Succession PlanningIt’s important to consider the eventual fate of your business. We can help you plan for retirement, groom your business for sale, and determine a selling strategy. Together, we’ll create a clear strategy for succession to ensure peace of mind for your business shareholders and your family.Budget Preparation & AnalysisKeeping your business expenses under control can be tricky. We can help create a budget tailored to your business and its specific needs. Our insights can identify your strengths and areas for improvement to ensure you maintain a healthy profit.Loan Procurement ServicesNeed help financing or refinancing? We’ll guide you through the process, reviewing and discussing your financing needs, meeting with bankers, preparing loan packages for funding requests, and more.Retirement & Financial PlanningDoes your business offer a retirement plan to your employees? We’ll help you provide this valuable benefit. We can assist you in finding the right plan for your business and employees. Our team has years of experience in aiding business with the nuances and tax responsibilities that come with retirement and financial plans.
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Business Tax Services
We provide you with the necessary tools to get your new business up and running! We have assisted thousands of clients over the years not only in the entity selection and preliminary registration of their business, but most importantly in strategies for growth and success. Understanding what you want for yourself and your business is crucial. We look beyond just the numbers to help you create the pathway to your dreams. We’re here to help you achieve your business goals and to enrich your quality of life. Comprehensive Business Tax Services: From Entity Selection to Financial StatementsBusiness Entity Selection and Registration Tax Planning Business Tax Return Preparation Payroll Tax Return Preparation Sales and Use Tax Return Preparation Sage and QuickBooks Setup, Training, and Support Federal, State, and Local Audit Assistance Financial Statements
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Your Success Starts with Our Team
Meet our team members who strive to bring you unparalleled service. Our team combines vast expertise with committed, personable care. Together, we’ll work to make your dreams a reality!
David A. Stortz
CPA - Inactive, Shareholder
Cindy Ernst
CPA, Shareholder
Jon M. Ernst
CPA, Shareholder
Jennifer Van Den Elzen
CPA, Shareholder
John Yellets
CPA, Shareholder
Melissa Debus
Accountant
Samuel Ernst
Administrative Assistant
Amy Farkas
Administrative Assistant
Laura Favorito
Administrative Assistant
Paul Iannace
Accountant
Melissa Kershner
Accountant
Natalie M. Kistler
Accountant
Lisa Nelson
Administrative Assistant
Derek Strunk
Administrative Support
Community Involvement
Committed to Our Community
The team at Stortz & Associates is committed to giving back to the community whenever possible. We do that by supporting a number of local organizations:
- Toys For Tots
- Lehigh Valley Road Runners
- Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley
- Autism Speaks
- St. Ann School
- Macungie Memorial Park
- Lehigh Valley Youth Lacrosse
- Minsi Trails Council
- Emmaus Kiwanis Club
- Emmaus Field Hockey Booster Club
- Emmaus Lions Club
- Emmaus Boys Lacrosse Booster Club
- Angels of Hope
- Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce - LGBT Business Council
- Emmaus High School Touchdown Club
- East Penn Midget Football Association
- MollySTONG Golf Tournament (benefiting Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia)
- Source de Vie Golf Tournament (benefiting the communities of Haiti)
- Emmaus Softball Home Run Club
- Lehigh County Special Olympics
- Emmaus Main Street Partners
- Jefferson Elementary PTO
- Lower Macungie Middle School
- Lehigh Valley Health Network: Operation SAFE RIDE
- Mercy Special Learning Center
- Alburtis Fire Department
- Emmaus High School Volleyball Booster Club
- State Theatre of Easton
- The Ben Yorgey Event
- The Kindness Project
Directions & Hours
Visit Us with Ease
Planning a visit? We’ve got you covered! Check out our hours and easy-to-follow directions below. Need help? Feel free to call us—we’re happy to assist!
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(Closed for lunch daily from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
If you have any questions, feel free to call us. Thank you!CONTACT INFORMATION
- Address: 3775 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
- Phone: 610.967.4711
- Fax: 610.965.7766
From US-22:
Take US-22 W to PA-309 S/I-78 E. Exit 55 for Cedar Crest Boulevard South (PA-29 S). Turn right onto Cedar Crest Boulevard (PA-29) and continue for 3.41 miles. Then, turn right onto Chestnut Street (PA-29). Our office is 0.5 miles ahead on your left, right after the overpass, across from Premiere Child Care Center.
From PA-309 N/I-78 W:
Exit at 55 for Cedar Crest Boulevard South (PA-29 S). Turn left onto Cedar Crest Boulevard (PA-29) and drive for 3.41 miles. Turn right onto Chestnut Street (PA-29), and our office will be on your left after 0.5 miles, just after the overpass, across from Premiere Child Care Center.
From PA Turnpike (I-476):
Exit at 56 (Lehigh Valley) and merge onto US-22 E. Take US-22 E to PA-309 S/I-78 E. Use Exit 55 for Cedar Crest Boulevard South (PA-29 S). Turn right onto Cedar Crest Boulevard (PA-29) for 3.41 miles, then turn right onto Chestnut Street (PA-29). The office is on your left, 0.5 miles after the overpass, across from Premiere Child Care Center.