Business Details
Trusted Accounting & Advisory Services in Southern New England
Horizon Business Valuations is a premier professional advisory firm rooted in Southern New England, with origins dating back over 60 years. Our team of credentialed professionals combines deep technical expertise with a client-centric philosophy, delivering tailored accounting, tax, and advisory services to privately held businesses and individuals. Recognized as one of Accounting Todays Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders for nine consecutive years, we prioritize high-trust relationships and industry-specific insights. As a member of BKR International, we offer global reach while maintaining the personalized service of a local firm. Our commitment extends beyond financial excellence to include community leadership through initiatives like the DiSanto Priest Charitable Foundation.We specialize in assurance, tax planning, cost segregation, EB-5 investor services, and forensic accounting, ensuring comprehensive solutions aligned with evolving client needs. Our approach integrates technical precision with proactive advisory support, empowering clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve long-term growth. With offices across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, we serve diverse industries, including commercial fishing, renewable energy, and technology. Our culture emphasizes continuous education, ethical standards, and civic responsibility, ensuring clients receive not only compliance expertise but also strategic partnership. This legacy of excellence, innovation, and community impact defines our identity and drives our ongoing success.
Services
Accounting & Assurance
Tax Planning & Compliance
Cost Segregation Studies
EB-5 Investor Services
Forensic Accounting
Business Valuation
Advisory Services
International Tax Services
Succession Planning
Fraud Risk Management
Highlights and features
- We offer a team of credentialed CPAs with decades of industry-specific expertise.
- Our BKR International membership provides global resources with local service.
- We specialize in tailored solutions for privately held businesses and EB-5 investors.
- Our commitment to community includes leadership in charitable initiatives.
- We integrate advanced technology with personalized client support for efficient outcomes.
What people say
Professional and knowledgeable
Excellent service
Timely and accurate results
Exceptional client support
Trusted advisors
Services
Accounting & Assurance
Horizon Business Valuations provides comprehensive accounting and assurance services, including audits, reviews, and compilations. Our CPAs deliver high-quality financial reporting tailored to privately held businesses, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. We specialize in fraud risk management, internal audit support, and Agreed Upon Procedures engagements, helping clients strengthen controls and mitigate risks. Our teams expertise spans industries like commercial fishing, renewable energy, and technology, offering customized solutions that align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Tax Planning & Compliance
Our tax planning and compliance services address federal, state, and international tax needs for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. We focus on minimizing liabilities through strategic planning, including estate and gift tax optimization, research tax credits, and multi-jurisdictional compliance. The firms professionals stay current on evolving tax laws to provide proactive advice, from annual filings to complex cross-border transactions, ensuring clients achieve compliance while maximizing savings.
Cost Segregation Studies
We conduct detailed cost segregation studies to identify accelerated depreciation opportunities for commercial property owners. By reclassifying assets into shorter depreciable lives, clients can unlock significant tax savings through bonus depreciation. Our team collaborates with engineers and appraisers to document asset allocations, leveraging tax court precedents to support defensible studies that enhance cash flow and investment returns.
EB-5 Investor Services
Horizon Business Valuations offers specialized accounting and tax services for EB-5 regional centers and investors. We prepare compliance reports, conduct I-829 petition audits, and provide international tax planning for foreign investors seeking U.S. residency. Our team ensures adherence to USCIS requirements while offering strategic advisory on fund structuring, compliance, and reporting obligations.
Business Valuation
We deliver precise business valuation services for mergers, acquisitions, succession planning, and litigation support. Our certified professionals analyze financial data, market conditions, and industry trends to determine fair market value. Services include buy/sell agreement valuations, shareholder dispute resolutions, and forensic analyses, providing clients with defensible insights for strategic decision-making.
People
Emilio N. Colapietro
Managing Partner
Emilio N. Colapietro, Managing Partner at Horizon Business Valuations, brings decades of experience in public accounting and advisory services. A certified public accountant with a Master of Science in Taxation, he specializes in guiding privately held businesses through complex financial challenges. Emilio leads the firms strategic growth initiatives and maintains a strong focus on client relationships and community engagement.
Leah J. Szlatenyi
Partner, Director of Business Valuation and Cost Segregation
Leah J. Szlatenyi specializes in business valuation and cost segregation studies, offering clients strategic tax-saving solutions. With expertise in financial analysis and asset classification, she helps businesses maximize depreciation benefits and navigate complex valuation scenarios. Leahs work supports clients in real estate, manufacturing, and other industries seeking data-driven financial strategies.
Frank Previti
Partner, Director of Fraud, Forensic, & Transaction Advisory Services
Frank Previti leads forensic accounting and fraud risk management initiatives at Horizon Business Valuations He specializes in investigating financial discrepancies, conducting due diligence, and advising on corporate compliance. His expertise in litigation support and transaction advisory services helps clients mitigate risks and resolve complex financial disputes with precision.
Questions
What accounting services does DiSanto, Priest & Co. offer?
We provide audits, reviews, compilations, fraud risk assessments, and internal audit support tailored to privately held businesses across industries.
How can cost segregation studies benefit my business?
Cost segregation identifies accelerated depreciation opportunities, reducing tax liabilities by reclassifying assets into shorter depreciable lives.
Do you specialize in international tax services?
Yes, we assist clients with cross-border tax planning, compliance, and reporting for businesses and EB-5 investors.
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in commercial fishing, renewable energy, technology, precious metals, and professional services sectors.
How do you support EB-5 investors?
We prepare compliance reports, conduct I-829 audits, and provide tax advisory services to meet USCIS requirements for regional centers and investors.
