Allentown, PennsylvaniaEst. 1926 · Centennial year610-435-7489 · Client portal (opens in a new tab)

Allentown, Pennsylvania · Since 1926

Quality assurance. Objective advice. Practical solutions.

Taking an intelligent approach to your numbers.

For 100 years, CR&Y has been an audit and accounting firm translating financial regulations, rules and standards into sound advice and practical solutions for organizations and individuals in Allentown, the greater Lehigh Valley and beyond.

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Who we serve

We perform a wide variety of services, including preparing financial statements, 401(k) audits, 403(b) audits, bookkeeping, HUD audits, employee benefit plan audits, tax accounting services and single audits for a wide variety of industries and organizations.

Not-for-profit organizations

We’re the go-to firm in the region for not-for-profit organizations with a wide variety of mandates.

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Closely-held businesses

We work with diverse for-profit businesses, employing just a few, or even a few hundred, employees.

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Industries we serve

  • Manufacturers
  • Non-profits
  • Governments
  • Medical practices
  • Retailers
  • Law firms
  • Financing authorities
  • Affordable housing
  • Restaurants/catering
  • Intermediate units
  • Operating authorities
  • Education
  • Real estate
  • Contractors
  • Engineering firms

Our services

See what we can do for you.

Based in Allentown, CR&Y performs a wide variety of audit and accounting services for organizations and individuals in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

  1. Assurance services

    We translate the rules and regulations that govern accounting, auditing and reporting into sound advice and practical solutions, so you can focus on what you do best.

  2. Business & organizational tax services

    Anyone can plug numbers into a tax return. We ensure your organizational tax strategy aligns with the short and long-term goals of your business.

  3. Individual & estate tax services

    We make sure to understand your personal finance objectives so we can deliver tax advice that saves you money.

  4. Business advisory services

    As an integral piece of your management advisory team, we take an intelligent approach to your numbers so you can feel confident taking the smart risks that will help grow your business.

  5. Specialty services

    In today’s overly regulated small and mid-size business environment, it’s often cost-effective to outsource some support services.

  6. What can we do for you?

    Call the office at 610-435-7489.

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Why CR&Y

What makes CR&Y different?

Simple: It’s our focus on quality assurance, objective advice and practical solutions. No matter your audit, bookkeeping or accounting services need, we take an intelligent approach to your numbers.

  1. Direct partner interaction

    CR&Y is your right-sized firm. Large enough to provide the services you need, but small enough you can still expect direct interaction with our partners.

  2. Flexible teams

    We’re nimble, flexible and responsive, and can quickly tailor the team devoted to your account, delivering exceptional value at competitive rates.

  3. Practical solutions

    We’re trusted advisors and problem-solvers and we apply the rules to you and your business to ensure the very best results.

Our people

Who we are

Meet the whole team

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Tara L. Bender, CPA, CSEP

Tara joined CR&Y in 1997 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kutztown University.

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James F. Bova, CPA

Jim has been with CR&Y since 1998 and has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Shippensburg University.

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Marc A. Brinker, CPA

Marc has been with the firm since 2007 and is a graduate of Penn State with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

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Melissa A. Grube, CPA, CSEP

Melissa joined CR&Y in 1989, is a graduate of Cedar Crest College and is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning.

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Dennis S. Heller, CPA

Dennis joined the CR&Y team in 1969 and holds a BS in Business Administration and Accounting from Penn State.

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Paul G. Mack, CPA, CFE

Paul graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Accounting from Moravian College and joined the CR&Y team in 2009.

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Gregory R. Moser Jr., CPA

Greg joined the CR&Y team in 2017 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Goldey-Beacom College.

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Jason L. Serfass, CPA

Jason has been a member of the CR&Y team since 2007 and received his CPA designation in 2012.

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John R. Zayaitz, CPA

John joined the firm in 2006 and graduated cum laude with a BS in Business Administration from La Salle University.

Insights

Firm perspectives on accounting and assurance.

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October 5, 2026

5 tax-smart ways to take cash out of your C corporation

If you own a closely held C corporation, you might be looking for ways to withdraw cash from your business. Paying yourself a dividend can be a straightforward option — but it comes at a tax cost…

By Michelle R. Bitner, CPA

October 5, 2026

Approaching nonprofit mergers with intentionality

A merger of nonprofit organizations can provide many benefits — but only when organizations enter the process with clear goals and conduct careful due diligence. Here’s what to consider.

By Tara L. Bender, CPA, CSEP

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Contact us to learn why CR&Y has been a trusted partner for 100 years.

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