GRF CPAs & Advisors

GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is a full-service professional services firm headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, with additional locations in Baltimore, MD, and New York, NY. For over 40 years, the firm has been dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive financial, tax, and advisory solutions. GRF has built a strong reputation for supporting the financial and operational success of a diverse clientele, including for-profit businesses, tax-exempt organizations, government contractors, and individuals, both locally, nationally, and internationally. The firm's origins trace back to 1981 when Michael C. Gelman and Jerrold Rosenberg merged their practices with the mission to do more than just provide professional services; they aimed to make a difference. This foundational principle continues to guide the firm's operations and client interactions. In 1988, Michael A. Freedman joined, and the firm became Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs, eventually rebranding to GRF CPAs & Advisors in 2019 to reflect its expanding advisory services and diverse client base.

GRF is consistently recognized for its excellence within the accounting industry. It has been named among Inside Public Accounting's Top 200 Firms, Accounting Today's Best Accounting Firms to Work For, and the Washington Business Journal's Top 25 Accounting Firms. Accounting Today has also honored GRF as a Regional Leader and a Firm to Watch. A key aspect of GRF's service capability is its membership in CPAmerica, Inc., one of the largest associations of CPA firms in the United States. This affiliation provides clients with access to the collective expertise and resources of over 4,000 accounting and advisory professionals across 78 member firms nationwide. Furthermore, CPAmerica's membership in Crowe Global, the eighth largest accounting network globally, extends GRF's reach to over 200 independent firms in more than 130 countries. This global network is particularly beneficial for clients with international operations, a segment where GRF has significant experience, having served clients in over 100 countries. The firm is particularly well-known for its specialization in the nonprofit sector, serving over 1,600 tax-exempt organizations, including international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), trade and membership associations, and various charitable institutions. GRF's commitment to leveraging technology, such as AI-powered audit tools and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software like Acumatica and Sage Intacct, ensures they provide efficient, cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of their clients.