Boutique Florida CPA Firm
Welcome to Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA – an elite boutique firm delivering cutting-edge accounting services, business consulting, and financial guidance to ambitious professionals and business owners like you. Though rooted in South Florida, we harness the power of cloud technology to serve clients across four continents and draw on top-tier accounting talent from around the nation.
As a Hollywood, FL CPA, Bette specializes in industries driving South Florida’s economy, including real estate investment, foreign investor-backed companies, and Americans with overseas business interests. An MIT alumna, Bette supports VC-funded startups in Boston and beyond while catering to Florida’s medical, legal, and business professionals.
As Florida’s business-friendly climate lures talent from high-tax states, Bette has crafted a system for swiftly establishing Florida domicile, minimizing taxation from former states. Our nimble, high-caliber team swiftly adapts to evolving conditions. While other CPAs shied away from the CARES Act, Bette proactively launched a series of COVID-19 webinars, securing crucial financing for clients and non-clients alike to weather unprecedented challenges.
Our Team
Our commitment to excellence for our clients starts with assembling an exceptional team. We handpick top-tier talent who share our vision of empowering clients to grow their businesses and enhance their financial well-being. At the heart of our team-centric approach is an unwavering focus on you and your unique needs.
Bette Hochberger
Founder
Bette, an MIT graduate, defies the conventional CPA stereotype by combining technical expertise, creative thinking, and business acumen to serve clients nationwide. As an early adopter in the accounting world, she earned the prestigious Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation in its inaugural year from the AICPA. Bette also boasts industry-recognized certifications from Intuit for Quickbooks and Quickbooks Online, Xero, and other client-preferred tools.
With a diverse academic background in materials engineering, music, and accounting, Bette continually seeks the perfect fusion of science and art in every aspect of life. It’s this distinct approach that makes her the go-to financial advisor for savvy business owners.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
We know how busy you are, so we have answered our most common questions here. The rest can be found on the FAQ page.
Absolutely! We’re always excited to chat with both individuals and business owners about their accounting needs. We service clients in all 50 states and even have clients in other countries. If we find that we’re a good fit for your situation, we’ll work quickly to onboard you. Depending on the complexity of your return, we’ll collaborate to determine if we need to file an extension or if we can meet the original deadline. We look forward to working with you!
As a boutique firm, I strive to work directly with all my clients. We’ll collaborate throughout the year to identify your needs and ensure you’re well taken care of. While I may not be available for unscheduled phone calls around tax deadlines, I do have other tax associates on the team who may assist you as needed. Rest assured, I’m always reachable via email, and we’re here to support you!
Absolutely! We handle most areas of IRS resolution matters that individuals and business owners commonly face. To get started, schedule a meeting with us and mention the letter you received. If you have a scanner, that’s ideal, but if not, your smartphone will work just fine. There are plenty of document scanner apps available in your phone’s app store that can help you create a clear PDF. Simply scan the letter and upload it, so we can discuss it during our call.
Our website reflects the vibrant and unique personality of our Miami CPA firm! We believe that accounting doesn’t have to be dull or traditional. By showcasing our fun and approachable vibe, we aim to attract clients who connect with our style. We focus on building genuine relationships with our clients, ensuring we’re in sync and creating a collaborative atmosphere that lasts for years. After all, accounting is more than just numbers—it’s about connection and making the experience enjoyable!
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Testimonials
We do right by our clients… and it shows!
I referred several clients to Bette for tax and estate planning work and every time, they came back with positive comments. Bette takes the time to really understand the issues. In one instance, my client had a very complicated tax issue, spanning multiple years and various investment tools. Bette, with her expertise and patience, was able to substantially reduce my clients’ exposure. I highly recommend Bette to anyone and feel fortunate to have her on my team.
Bette and her team, especially Jordan have been instrumental in assisting our company as a fractional CFO, Bookkeeping, HR as well as taxes. Her team can do it all and is very prompt, knowledgeable, efficient and has a client-first approach that is so refreshing! I would highly recommend their services to any startup!
Bette is supremely knowledgeable in helping home based businesses in their tax preparation. She taught a workshop on Money Management for these business professionals so they could learn good habits and also maximize their tax benefits. Her expertise, professionalism, & business acumen make her a wonderful resource to any business owner.
Bette is a conscientious and diligent accountant. More than that, she acts like a real stakeholder in our company. She also brings a unique entrepreneurial spirit to her work which is hard to come by with accountants! I have greatly appreciated her work and her commitment to our team.
I can’t recommend Bette Hochberger enough! If you need an accountant (particularly if you are a trader, crypto- badass, consultant, RE agent or finance professional) her team is pretty amazing!
A combination of friendly personalized service, knowledge and speed is a rarity in most cases. But with Bette, it’s standard practice. Whether you’re a seasoned tax payer with knowledge of all the ins and outs, or a novice with limited knowledge, Bette will take on the ownership you expect and require. In my case as a brand new business owner, Bette went above and beyond to take uncertainty away and guide me through all that would benefit me. I can’t say enough about her. I have already referred her to several friends and families and will continue those referrals because she really IS that good.
Bette Hochberger CPA, CGMA is a true gem in the world of accounting! From my first consultation to ongoing services, Bette and her team have consistently delivered exceptional expertise and personalized attention. Their dedication to ensuring financial success for their clients is evident in every interaction. Whether you’re a small business owner or an individual seeking top-notch tax advice, I highly recommend Bette Hochberger CPA, CGMA for their professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care for their clients’ financial well-being.
Where to begin?
I came to Bette with a TAX disaster from Crypto Trading – and through some amazing work with her and the team “Shout out to Jordan” we cleaned everything up, and landed better than I expected.
All in all, an amazing CPA with an incredible team dedicated to taking care of my complex returns, with speed and accuracy.
5 Stars are not enough…Cheers!
Been working with Bette Hochberger’s firm for a few years now to assist with business and personal accounting. It’s been an enjoyable experience working with the team and the accounting process has been flowing smoothly. Couldn’t ask for much more. :)
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