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"Andersen & Company has provided exemplary business accounting services for Carlile • Macy, Inc. for over 30 years… They have always been just a phone call away with their consulting services. Carlile • Macy is very proud of our on-going relationship with Andersen & Company."
Jeanne L. Simpson, CPA, Principal and CFO
Carlile • Macy, Inc.

"More than accountants, Andersen & Company has been our trusted advisor, partner and as much a part of our team as anyone in our company for over 25 years… Quite frankly, Andersen & Company’s support has played a significant role in our success. They really care about Keegan & Coppin."
Al Coppin, CPA, President
Keegan & Coppin Company, Inc.

"Our company, ThermaSource, has experienced monumental growth in the last 18 months… We are extremely happy with our relationship with Andersen & Company."
Louis E. Capuano, Jr., President and CEO
ThermaSource, Inc. and ThermaSource, LLC.

"Andersen & Company is an integral part of our management team. Their staff is knowledgeable and responsive with resources not found in all CPA firms."
Rick Call, President
Power Industries

"We have been working with Rick Gillespie and his team at Andersen & Company for over 15 satisfying and successful years. They have taken the time to understand our business and our goals... Over the years, they have become a trusted advisor to our management team... No matter the subject or challenge at hand, we always share a laugh or two and enjoy our work with Rick and his team."
Greg Swaffer, President
Summit Engineering

"The business advice that Andersen & Company has presented to us throughout our long relationship – over 20 years – has been instrumental to our growth. From advance tax deferral strategies to comprehensive succession planning services, our team at Andersen has always been there when we needed them and has answered our needs with sound plans."
Peter Schellinger, Managing Director
Schellinger Brothers, L.P.

"It has been a pleasure to work with Andersen & Company for over ten years. Their expertise in the real estate industry and experience with general business issues has been very beneficial in helping us run our operation more effectively."
Chris Peterson, Partner
Rivendale Homes, Inc.

"It is the personal attention we receive that is geared to the needs of our company that set Andersen & Co. apart from other accountants."
Dan Thielen, Operations Manager
Michael's Harley Davidson

"15 years ago Andersen & Company expertly handled a very complex business and ownership transition for us. They have provided our accounting, tax, and business consulting services ever since, and I have slept peacefully under their guidance."
Don Tomasi, AIA and Senior Principal
TLCD Architecture

Thomas E. Benton, Partner

CPA/ABV

Tom Benton has been a partner of Andersen & Company for two decades. In that time, he has used his wide-ranging accounting experience to help business owners develop and implement succession plans. He also consults with business and individual clients in the areas of tax and estate planning, Additionally, he lends his expertise to the legal community in the areas of divorce accounting and litigation support.

Tom is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Business Valuation Section of the society's Litigation Section. Active in his community, Tom is a board member of the Redwood Empire Food Bank and Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club.

His commitment to professional growth led him to earn a Certificate of Educational Achievement in Business Valuation and the ranking of Accredited Business Appraiser, both from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Away from the office...

  • Favorite album? Tom Petty – Greatest Hits.
  • Favorite movie? Caddy Shack.
  • Favorite vacation destination? Italy.
  • Favorite food? Rib-eye steak.
  • Favorite car? Porsche 911 – which I don't have...
  • Best advice you've ever received? Treat people with respect.

Thomas E. Benton, Partner
CPA/ABV


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