Business Details
49 Years
experience
Certified Accountants in Kansas City
Meara Welch Browne PC has provided exceptional service on complex engagements since 1977. Our firm specializes in more than just tax and auditing; we offer litigation support and fraud investigation assistance, as well as forensics support, business valuations, technology consulting, and other complex business consulting. Our approach is founded on the belief that we have a responsibility to make meaningful contributions to our clients' success by providing quality consulting and accounting services. We aim to offer practical business advice and creative ideas for improving operations while maintaining a watchful eye for developments that may impact clients' operations.Our team consists of certified public accountants, fraud examiners, information systems auditors, and information technology professionals who undergo 40+ hours of continuing education annually. Senior personnel actively participate in developing work plans and monitoring service execution, ensuring clients receive personalized attention and the best service available.
Services
Taxes
Audit
Litigation
Business Valuation
Business Consulting
Fraud Investigation
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in accounting and consulting.
- Our team includes certified public accountants and fraud examiners.
- We tailor audit procedures to each client's unique needs.
- We use modern forensic software for litigation support.
- We require 40+ hours of annual continuing education for staff.
Services
Taxes
Our tax professionals provide planning advice and return preparation for corporations, S-corps, estates, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and not-for-profits. We focus on closely held businesses and high net worth individuals, offering expertise in management compensation, acquisitions, succession planning, estate taxes, and retirement plans. Our proactive approach ensures clients benefit from tax law changes while minimizing their tax burden through year-round advisory services.
Audit
We deliver comprehensive accounting and auditing services including financial statement reviews, control system evaluations, and due diligence reviews. Our approach tailors audit procedures to each client's unique circumstances using modern data analysis tools. We serve diverse industries and maintain quality control standards through membership in professional accounting institutes, ensuring accurate and reliable financial reporting.
Litigation
Our litigation support services include expert testimony, business valuation, economic damage analysis, and forensic investigations. We assist in federal and state court cases across multiple jurisdictions, employing specialized software for digital evidence analysis. With experience in over 100 legal actions, we provide expert consultation on fraudulent reporting, collusion, anti-trust matters, and insolvency cases.
Business Valuation
We offer business valuation services for tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, litigation resolution, and employee stock ownership plans. Our expertise spans manufacturing, retail, construction, insurance, and professional services industries. Certified valuation professionals use proven methodologies to determine business worth for various legal and financial purposes.
Fraud Investigation
Our certified fraud examiners employ digital forensic tools to investigate occupational fraud and financial misconduct. We analyze accounting records, digital evidence, and financial transactions to detect fraud schemes, quantify losses, and implement prevention controls. Services include expert testimony, asset recovery assistance, and fraud risk assessments for businesses of all sizes.
People
Julie A. Welch
CPA, CFP, PFS, AEP (Distinguished)
Julie Welch specializes in tax planning and financial advisory services with over 25 years of experience in public accounting. She focuses on complex tax matters for high net worth individuals and closely held businesses.
Steve W. Browne
CPA, ABV, CITP, CFF, CFE
Steve Browne leads forensic accounting and litigation support services. He has testified as an expert witness in over 50 court cases and specializes in fraud investigation and digital forensics.
Stephanie Drake
CPA, ABV, CFF
Stephanie Drake provides business valuation and financial consulting services. She has extensive experience in valuing professional practices and family-owned businesses across multiple industries.
Preston Herman
CPA, ABV, CFE
Preston Herman specializes in forensic accounting and fraud examination. He has investigated complex financial crimes and implemented anti-fraud controls for corporations and legal firms.
Cara Smith
CPA, CFP
Cara Smith offers tax planning and personal financial advisory services. She focuses on estate tax planning and retirement strategies for individuals and small business owners.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting system evaluations tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you handle tax planning for businesses?
Yes, we offer comprehensive tax planning and compliance services for corporations, S-corps, partnerships, and individuals.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work with manufacturing, retail, agribusiness, construction, professional services, and not-for-profit organizations.
Can you assist with fraud investigations?
Our certified fraud examiners provide forensic analysis and expert testimony in fraud investigation cases.
How do you approach business consulting?
We offer strategic planning, market analysis, succession planning, and operational consulting based on industry-specific expertise.
