Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP

10/08/2026

What if you could experience a "family office" approach, without having a traditional Family Office?

As wealth grows, so does complexity. And when multiple professionals are involved, the question becomes: Are all the pieces working together?

In his latest case study, Matthew Sova, CPA, Principal at BS&P, draws from his experience working with high-net-worth individuals and successful business owners to explore what a coordinated, family-office-style approach can look like in practice.

An excellent read for business owners and families thinking about succession and legacy planning, especially if you are managing a team of financial, legal and tax professionals and want these advisors working cohesively.

Read Matt's case study:

10/07/2026

We're proud to share that BS&P has been recognized among the 2026 Top 400 Firms by Inside Public Accounting!

What means the most about this accolade is celebrating the team behind it. Every day, our people show up with consistency, care & connection - for our clients, our colleagues and our community.

We're grateful for the hard work, collaboration, and leadership that continue to move BS&P forward!

10/06/2026

Does your teenager have a part-time job or earn income from babysitting, yardwork or other self-employment? An IRA can provide an early start on decades of tax-advantaged saving. Learn more:

Retirement is far from most teenagers’ minds when they get their first jobs. Most young people are more interested in spending their earnings or saving for a shorter-term goal. But those early earnings create a significant financial opportunity: decades of potential tax-advantaged growth. Even mod...

10/05/2026

Business succession planning is not something to put off until you're ready to step away. The most successful transitions are often years in the making, and preparing successors to lead is a critical part of that process. Our latest article offers practical considerations for family businesses:

https://bspcpa.com/prepare-a-successor-to-lead-your-family-business/

Looking for more on succession? BS&P recently teamed up with Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC for a webinar on The Cost of Waiting: A Legal & Financial Guide to Business Succession Planning, where we explored the financial, tax and legal considerations that can shape the future of a business and the people who will carry it forward. Send us a message and we'll share the links!

Are you planning to retire or move on from your family business in the next five to ten years? If so, and you know who’ll succeed you, start preparing that person to lead. To reveal knowledge gaps, minimize friction among relatives and employees, and give everyone greater confidence in the next le...

10/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Tracey Janczak to BS&P! With her depth of experience in bookkeeping, she is already a great fit on our incredible outsourced accounting team! Happy to have you on board, Tracey!

09/30/2026

If you’re planning to sell your business, receiving the purchase price over time may allow you to spread your gain (and the related tax) over several years. Let’s review the pros and cons of installment sales.

Over the years, you’ve invested blood, sweat and tears into building a successful small business. Now it’s time to sell and move on to the next chapter of your life. What are the tax implications of selling — and how can you reduce or defer your taxes? One possible solution is an installment s...

09/28/2026

Our fall recruiting season has been fast-paced, full of energy and SO much fun!

Over the past 3 weeks, the BS&P team hit 9 campuses, handed out A LOT of stain sticks, and talked about everything from career journeys to the many ways students can get their first look at life at BS&P through our Student Discovery Programs and Internship opportunities.

Most importantly, we got to meet so many talented students and we look forward to continuing these conversations!

Huge shoutout to our BS&P recruiters and accountants who took to the campus circuit this month. They bring the energy, enthusiasm and genuine excitement that make these events so much fun - we're lucky to have such an outstanding team representing BS&P!

09/25/2026

We were proud to sponsor last night's NYSSCPA - Buffalo Chapter New CPA Celebration at Resurgence Brewing Company. Our team had a blast mingling with their industry peers and celebrating our firm's newest CPAs Jacob Coughlin and Leighton Bradshaw! Congrats to all the newly minted CPAs on this big achievement!

09/22/2026

Year-end tax planning strategies may warrant a review with the alternative minimum tax (AMT) in mind - even if you haven’t owed the AMT in recent years. Read up on the new tax law changes and common triggers to keep in mind:

Tax law changes taking effect this year will increase alternative minimum tax (AMT) risk for some higher-income taxpayers. If you may be affected, consider the AMT before implementing income or deduction timing strategies. A move that would reduce your 2026 regular tax might provide little or no ben...

09/18/2026

A valuation is designed to estimate a business’s value for a specific transaction or strategic objective. But it can also help owners identify opportunities and risks, and the best way to boost ROI. If you are selling a business, soliciting new investors, updating a buy-sell agreement, pursuing litigation or drafting an estate plan, a professional valuation is critical to ensuring success. Learn the fundamentals here:

Are you selling your business, soliciting new investors, updating a buy-sell agreement, pursuing litigation or drafting an estate plan? An accurate business valuation prepared by a valuation professional is critical to the success of these and many other activities. Knowing some fundamentals about t...