We specialize in serving religious organizations that work in the following areas:
- Churches and Synagogues: Providing tailored accounting, auditing, and consulting services to support their operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote financial health. Whether it’s a Catholic parish, a Jewish synagogue, or an interfaith community, we deliver solutions that address their unique needs.
- Faith-Based Nonprofits: Assisting organizations that receive private and public contributions—such as food pantries, outreach ministries, and social service initiatives—to maximize their impact and achieve their goals. A major niche area for our firm is in the Jewish service field, where we work with dozens of clients that provide education, training, funding, and other services to the communities that they serve.
What Sets Cerini & Associates Apart
Leadership in Serving Religious Organizations
Our extensive experience and active involvement in the sector enable us to identify potential improvements and best practices for religious institutions, most notably for synagogues and Christian churches.
Hands-On Partner Team
Our engagement partners personally review all working papers and provide insights tailored to the specific circumstances of each organization, whether it’s a diocesan office, a synagogue leadership team, or a community-based ministry.
Innovative Thinking
We approach issues with a blend of traditional accounting expertise and entrepreneurial innovation, ensuring we address the specific financial and operational needs of religious nonprofits.
Experienced and Knowledgeable Staff
Our team has a proven track record working with religious organizations of for many religious denominations, understanding the nuanced challenges and opportunities they face.
Commitment to quality service and value
Our professionals receive extensive training beyond CPA requirements, and our management team regularly delivers educational sessions on key topics to other professionals, clergy, and administrators.
Full spectrum of services
From assurance/audit and tax preparation to outsourced accounting and other consulting, we offer comprehensive support to meet the diverse needs of churches, synagogues, and faith-based nonprofits.
Simply stated, we bring our strategic business approach and decades of very specific experience to religious nonprofits of all faiths, shapes, and sizes, helping them meet whatever accounting and financial challenges may come their way.
Meet the Religious Institutions Team
Our religious institutions team brings specialized experience working with faith‑based organizations of all denominations and sizes. With a strong understanding of governance structures, regulatory requirements, and the operational realities unique to religious organizations, our professionals provide thoughtful, practical guidance aligned with each institution’s mission and community priorities.
Testimonials
Colleen Juran, Chief Compliance Officer
Transitional Services of New York for Long Island, Inc. and Haven House/Bridges, Inc.
Transitional Services of New York for Long Island, Inc. and Haven House/Bridges, Inc. began working with Cerini & Associates LLP, in 2023. The transition was seamless to say the least. We are provided with support and expertise throughout the year; a level of service not often achieved in today’s climate. Their understanding of the non-profit industry provides us with confidence, as well as, resources directly related to our day-to-day operations. We look forward to continuing the partnership for years to come.
Mike Shannon, Director of Finance
Boostr
We’ve worked with Cerini & Associates since 2020, first for financial audits and then adding tax return preparation. Throughout our partnership, their team has consistently demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and expertise. They make time to hop on a call to provide clarification or answer any additional questions, making complex financial processes much more manageable. We’ve found their service to be reliable and insightful, and I would absolutely recommend the Cerini & Associates team to any business seeking high-quality accounting support.
Dawn Riley, Executive Director
Oakcliff Sailing
Oakcliff Sailing (like many non-profits) is unique. Cerini slows down, listens and adapts to our needs. As a Training and Coaching center Oakcliff Sailing doesn’t just train on the water, we also train in the boat shop and in the front office. Cerini’s seminars are helpful to management and students.
Jessica Lorden, Executive Director
Congregation Kol Ami
Cerini has been serving our congregation for many years, and we have come to rely on them for high quality work combined with friendly support. Whenever we need assistance, they are always readily available to advise us on the appropriate tax and accounting treatment. Their team of dedicated, knowledgeable and professional staff is a real credit to the firm.
Marianne Della Croce
Art League of Long Island
The Art League of Long Island truly appreciates their working relationship with Cerini & Associates. We have come to lean on their team not only for our regular audits and reviews, but also for assistance with general tax requests, and complicated accounting and bookkeeping questions. Their staff is always available for a quick call to help. Last year, the Art League of Long Island faced a tremendous challenge in the flooding of our building, and we once again reached out to the team at Cerini & Associates for assistance – this time with shredding our older files. They were more than happy to assist. It’s just one more way they are supportive of the non-profits with which they work. They truly “get it” when it comes to working with non-profits, and we could not be happier with their services.
Scott Mesh, PhD, CEO
Los Niños Services/Young Child Learning
I have worked with Ken Cerini and his team for over 15 years. I have found answers to my many questions about the industry and in addition to the accounting work Ken has been a key advisor to our company. He and his team take great pride in their work. They are always available and they have taken a personal interest in us and our success. We have been very fortunate to have worked with them for many years and I recommend them highly.
