Family & Independent Business Accounting & Advisory

Helping our clients navigate the tough choices unique to family businesses.

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Family and independent businesses face unique challenges. You not only have to achieve operating efficiency and profitability, address capital funding and cash-flow management, strategically stay competitive, grow and increase your businesses value, you also have to manage the complexities of operating in a climate in which business and family concerns can become intertwined.

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Family & Independent Business Accounting Services

The accountant you work with must understand this dynamic and provide you with the tools, resources and advice you need to help you navigate your unique circumstances, achieve your fiscal goals and plan for succession.

MBK provides family and independent businesses in the Pioneer Valley and beyond with targeted accounting, tax and advisory services. As an independent business with family business roots, we are well positioned to help your company grow, thrive and transition.

Strategic planning

Transition planning

Compensation planning

Operational reviews

Performance measurement

Governance policies

Merger, acquisition & joint venture consulting

Job descriptions, agreements and performance reviews

Governance policies

Estate planning

Income and gift tax planning

Charitable planning

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Family & Independent Business Accounting Insights

Cash or Accrual Accounting

By Katrina Arona • July 22, 2025

To handle their finances and file taxes, most small business owners must decide between two accounting methods: cash or accrual. This decision determines how and when income and expenses are reported, which can have a major effect on tax obligations and cash flow.

Choose the Right Ownership Structure when Buying a Vacation Home

By Katrina Arona • June 23, 2025

Tax Tip: Make sure you chose the correct ownership structure when buying a vacation home.

Carefully Documenting Expenses is Key to Surviving the IRS Scrutiny

By Katrina Arona • June 3, 2025

Business owners either established or just starting up, should maintain accurate records for income and expenses. Carefully documenting expenses is essential to claiming all eligible tax deductions. Having good standing records can help defend amounts reported on tax returns in case of an IRS audit or court challenge.