Dedekian George & Small

read moreWe understand that being an accountant is more than crunching numbers. Your CPA should be a trusted partner and work with you every step of the way towards success. From research to advice and financial development Dedekian, George, Small & Markarian is with you long term. Our professionals draw on specialized knowledge in the manufacturing, agriculture, construction and governmental industries to provide accounting and consulting services that allow you more time to focus on your business.

read moreAt Dedekian, George, Small & Markarian, our client's success is our first priority. Our mission is to add value and enhance the overall economic well-being of our clients by providing quality service with efficiency, honesty and integrity. Our experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated professionals offer the highest quality financial and accounting services with personalized innovative solutions.

read moreManaging Partner, Mr. Dedekian spearheads the Profit Enhancement Process for DGSM. With more than 20 years as a CPA, his clients consider him a strategic member of their financial planning team. Mr. Markarian is a partner with the Firm and has 29 years of public accounting experience. He has been the partner on several governmental and nonprofit financial and Single Audits. His experience also includes financial and compliance audits of Measure C Extension Funds and Transportation Development Act Funds.

read moreWe go beyond tax compliance and proactively recommend tax saving strategies to maximize your after-tax income. We pride ourselves on being very efficient, affordable, and of course, extremely discreet.

read moreWe take care of your books for you, so you can get back to the job of running your business and generating profits. It can even kill your business. The starting point for avoiding a cash crisis is allowing us to develop a cash flow projection for you. It's everything that comes after the excitement and thrill has worn off that dictates whether a small business will make it or not.

read moreA Strategic Business Plan is much more than a tool to obtain financing. If you still have all your plans and ideas locked up inside your head, preparing a strategic plan can help you clarify your company's direction. It can ensure that your key leaders are all on the same page, and keeps both management and staff focused on the tasks at hand. The Strategic Plan provides a blueprint, describing your company, its products, the competitive environment, management team, financial health, and business risks.

read morePreparing your own income tax return can be a task that leaves you with more questions than answers. According to a study released by the US Government's General Accounting Office, most taxpayers (77% of 71 million taxpayers) believe they benefited from using a professional tax preparer. Whether we like it or not, today's tax laws are so complicated that filing a relatively simple return can be confusing. It is just too easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled. Even if you use a computer software program there's no substitute for the assistance of an experienced tax professional.

read moreThe U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have both unanimously agreed to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by five weeks in an effort to continue providing relief for small businesses hit hard by the pandemic. Applications officially closed for the program on June 30 when the Senate voted for a last-minute extension. President Trump signed the bill on July 3. This extension would give small businesses until Aug. 8 to apply for a share of the approximately $129 billion in remaining PPP funding through the Small Business Administration (SBA).