Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Fort Wayne
Established in 1981, LCPA Group has grown into a trusted accounting firm with a team of 9 experienced professionals serving over 725 clients. Our expertise spans tax planning, payroll management, financial audits, and business advisory services, supporting clients across diverse industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors. We prioritize personalized service, leveraging decades of combined experience to deliver tailored financial solutions.As members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Indiana CPA Society, we uphold rigorous professional standards. Our commitment to client success is reflected in our proactive approach to multi-state tax compliance, business succession planning, and financial strategy optimization.
Services
Tax Services
Payroll Services
Accounting Services
Personal Financial Services
Mergers & Acquisitions
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team specializes in multi-state tax compliance and business succession planning.
- We provide personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Our services include real-time payroll processing and audit support.
- We maintain active memberships in AICPA and Indiana CPA Society.
Services
Tax Services
LCPA Group provides comprehensive tax solutions including multi-state compliance, business succession planning, and IRS representation. Our experts help minimize liabilities while ensuring regulatory compliance. Services cover corporate, individual, and nonprofit tax needs with strategic planning opportunities.
Payroll Services
We handle complete payroll management including tax filings, direct deposits, and compliance reporting. Our services ensure accurate withholding calculations and timely submissions to federal, state, and local authorities. Custom reports and garnishment management are included.
Accounting Services
Full-cycle accounting support includes bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and software implementation. We offer audits, reviews, and business consulting to maintain accurate financial records. Expertise with QuickBooks and specialized industry software is available.
Personal Financial Services
Comprehensive personal finance solutions cover retirement planning, estate strategies, and Social Security integration. Our advisors help develop household budgets and education savings plans. We provide coordinated referrals for insurance and investment needs.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We support business owners through acquisitions, sales, and succession planning. Services include purchase price allocation, legal dispute resolution, and valuation analysis. Our team coordinates with attorneys and bankers to ensure smooth transaction execution.
People
Bill Lewis
Founder
Established the practice in 1981 and led its growth into a 9-member firm. Specializes in multi-state tax compliance and business advisory services for construction and manufacturing sectors.
Tom Grant
Partner
Joined the firm in 1985 and contributes expertise in payroll processing and nonprofit accounting. Focuses on developing customized financial solutions for small to mid-sized businesses across Indiana.
Questions
What accounting software does LCPA support?
We support QuickBooks Pro Advisor (Windows & Mac), Scrap Dragon, NapaTracs, and Peachtree software platforms with implementation and training services.
Do you handle multi-state tax compliance?
Yes, we specialize in multi-state tax planning and compliance for businesses expanding beyond Indiana, including filing responsibility determination and tax liability calculations.
What payroll services are included?
Our payroll services cover tax filings, new hire processing, garnishment management, direct deposits, and year-end W-2/1099 preparation with compliance assurance.
How do you assist with business succession?
We provide entity structure planning, purchase price allocation analysis, and coordinated legal/banking support for business transitions and acquisitions.
What financial planning services are available?
Personal financial services include retirement planning, Social Security integration, estate strategies, and education savings planning with customized budget development.
