One of Malin Bergquist's long-term specialties has been providing peer reviews for certified public accounting firms. We are registered with the PCAOB, AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Center, AIPCA Governmental Audit Center and CICPA Center for Audit Quality.

On-going communications with our peer firms during the review is a key part of the process.  An objective during the communication process is to provide the reviewed firm with practical suggestions considering the size and nature of the firm’s accounting and auditing practice. These suggestions relate to various aspects of the firm’s practice including engagement performance, personnel management and firm administration.

In addition to providing practice suggestions, we strive to alleviate the stress sometimes felt by the firm in the review process.  We attempt to minimize the stress associated with timely planning and review so there are few unexpected demands for additional time and information from the firm.  We would be pleased to provide references from firms we have previously peer reviewed.

Comments and suggestions tailored to your needs

• Reviews are conducted by experienced partners who are involved with firm management and understand that bringing technical quality to each engagement is only part of the process.  Balancing the technical aspects with profitability, staffing and administrative issues are true concerns that need to be addressed.
• Understanding the results of your peer review is only part of the process.  You will also be provided with practical solutions.
• Reviewers who understand your practice and its problems are able to provide you with business advice you can use.
• Observing your firm from a managerial standpoint provides you assistance not only with your accounting and auditing practice, but also with your overall practice management concerns.  You will receive recommendations you can utilize and put into place immediately.

Industries We Serve:

• Manufacturing
• Non-profit and Governmental Organizations
• Professional Services
• Construction Contractors
• Wholesale and Retail Trade
• Automobile Dealers
• Financial Institutions
• Employee Benefit Plans

About Our Firm

Malin, Bergquist & Company, LLP is a Pittsburgh Business Times "Top 20" CPA firm and Erie's largest CPA firm, and one of the fastest growing accounting firms in Western Pennsylvania.  We have a reputation for integrity, proficiency and quality of service.

The firm practices in compliance with the rules of professional conduct of the AICPA, various applicable state organizations and federal agencies.

In addition, policies and procedures have been adopted internally designed to supplement and interpret professional standards relating to quality performance.

For more information, contact partner William Steger in our Erie office at (814) 454-4008 or at wsteger@malinbergquist.com.