Our Mission

Our mission is to combine knowledge and expertise along with state of the art technology to service our clients in a warm professional environment and ultimately build a long-term relationship.

Our Team

Steven E. Kaunitz, CPA

Steve is the founder and has over 30 years of experience in taxation and accounting.  He is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (cum laude).  Steve entered public accounting by working for Touché Ross & Co. (a “Big Eight” accounting firm at the time) in the Newark, NJ office.  Being born and raised in Allentown, he was happy to accept a position with Hess’s Department Stores as the Assistant Treasurer.  In 1979, Steve came back to public accounting by being a staff accountant with Cohen & Rogozinski, CPAs.  In 1980, Steve decided to open his own accounting firm and has built the firm to what it is today.  While not working, he enjoys playing golf, basketball, tennis, and traveling with his family.

Michael A. Kaunitz, CPA, CVA

Mike earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University and graduated with distinction.  Prior to joining the firm, Mike worked for Deloitte & Touché (a “Big Four” accounting firm) in the Philadelphia office where he was part of the Investment Management team.  Mike joined the firm in 2007 and is in charge of the financial planning side of the firm.  He also meets with clients and prepares individual, partnership, estate, and fiduciary income tax returns.  Mike enjoys lifting weights, playing basketball and golf, as well as going to the beach with his wife, Amy, and his two children, Ryan and Kira.

Paula Kaunitz   

Paula is the office coordinator.  She graduated first in her class from The Berkley School of Business.  In 1975, Paula started as a secretary to eight managers and partners before becoming the assistant to the head of Human Resources for Touché Ross & Co. (a “Big Eight” accounting firm at the time) in the Newark, NJ office.  After marrying Steve and moving to the Allentown area in 1979, Paula was employed at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.  Paula has coached tennis for the past fifteen years (including Moravian Academy, Cedar Crest College, and Parkland High School).  Paula also started a “Sit-Down” tennis program for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease at Country Meadows, an Assisted Living Facility in Allentown, PA.