Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accounting and Advisory Services in Wilmington, DE
Horty & Horty is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm dedicated to providing personalized solutions for closely held businesses and owners. With over 50 years of experience serving the Delaware Valley, our team of seasoned professionals combines deep industry expertise with a client-centered approach to mitigate financial risk and drive client success. Our proven methodologies and commitment to understanding each client's unique needs have earned us the trust of business owners, boards, and financial institutions. We specialize in audit, tax, forensic accounting, advisory services, and financial outsourcing, supporting clients through all phases of growth.Our professionals maintain rigorous training and affiliations, including RSM US Alliance, to ensure high-quality service delivery. We prioritize proactive communication, cost efficiency, and tailored strategies to help middle-market leaders achieve their goals. Our team includes directors with decades of experience in construction, gaming, real estate, and nonprofit sectors, offering specialized insights across industries. We are committed to advancing our knowledge continuously, ensuring we meet evolving client needs in a dynamic business environment. Our reputation as trusted advisors is built on transparency, reliability, and a relentless focus on client outcomes.
Services
Audit
Tax Planning
Forensic Accounting
Advisory Services
Financial Outsourcing
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience serving closely held businesses in the Delaware Valley.
- Our client-centered approach prioritizes tailored solutions over generic accounting practices.
- We maintain rigorous quality standards through affiliations like RSM US Alliance.
- Our team includes directors with specialized expertise in construction and gaming industries.
- We provide proactive guidance to help clients navigate complex financial challenges.
Services
Audit Services
Our audit services provide assurance that financial statements accurately reflect business performance. We conduct audits for commercial enterprises, municipalities, and nonprofits, using updated methodologies to ensure compliance and transparency. Our team helps clients strengthen internal controls and prepare for regulatory scrutiny.
Tax Planning
We offer comprehensive tax planning to minimize liabilities for businesses and individuals. Our services include strategic tax consulting, compliance, and research on evolving tax laws. We help clients optimize tax outcomes for transactions, succession planning, and estate management.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic services investigate financial discrepancies, fraud, and commercial damages. We provide litigation support, asset tracing, and expert testimony. These services help clients resolve disputes, improve controls, and assess business valuations during mergers or divorces.
Advisory Services
We deliver strategic advisory services for business startups, acquisitions, and operational challenges. Our team provides HR consulting, succession planning, and process optimization to help clients navigate growth and complex transactions effectively.
Financial Outsourcing
Our outsourcing solutions help businesses manage accounting functions cost-effectively. We provide scalable resources for payroll, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, allowing clients to focus on core operations while maintaining compliance and financial accuracy.
People
Gregory J. Barbish
Director
Gregory Barbish specializes in accounting, audit, and tax services for gaming, construction, and government clients. With decades of experience, he focuses on minimizing financial risk while ensuring compliance and supporting business growth.
Douglas R. Phillips
President & Managing Director
Doug Phillips leads audit, tax, and advisory engagements for construction, gaming, and manufacturing clients. As Managing Director, he oversees marketing initiatives and contributes to the firm's thought leadership through published articles.
Brian D. Stratton
Tax Department Director
Brian Stratton directs tax planning and compliance services, specializing in strategy development and tax law research. He advises clients on minimizing tax burdens and keeps the firm updated on regulatory changes.
Michael J. Easton
Director
Michael Easton serves gaming, construction, and nonprofit clients with expertise in audits and forensic accounting. He actively participates in Delaware construction associations and focuses on mergers and litigation support.
Andrew T. Patterson
Director
Andy Patterson provides audit, tax, and business advisory services to construction, finance, and manufacturing clients. His expertise includes internal control studies and succession planning for business owners.
Questions
What accounting services does Horty & Horty offer?
We provide audit, tax, forensic accounting, advisory services, and financial outsourcing tailored to closely held businesses.
How does Horty & Horty support business growth?
We partner with clients to develop strategies aligned with their goals, offering expertise in mergers, succession planning, and operational efficiency.
What industries does Horty & Horty specialize in?
We serve construction, gaming, real estate, nonprofits, government entities, and professional services industries.
How does Horty & Horty ensure service quality?
Our team maintains rigorous training standards and affiliations like RSM US Alliance to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
What makes Horty & Horty different from other firms?
Our client-centered approach combines 50+ years of local expertise with specialized industry knowledge across multiple sectors.
