The Business

We’re a small CPA firm, by design.  But we don’t think that way - it's not in our nature.

Our passionate and fun-loving principals have been plying their trade of numerical and tax law magic for over 48 combined years.  That's a long time.  But not long enough to make us feel like we can rest on our laurels.  Our insatiable thirst for knowledge and drive for improvement - it's what makes us different; it's what makes us better.  We've helped individuals like you and small businesses just like yours succeed.  And, we enjoy it.

Despite extensive training and experience in tax, accounting, and auditing, we know we can't be all things to all people.  We also knew that we didn't want our firm to be one of those high-volume shops where clients become numbers and additions to the bottom-line instead of what they are -- real people with concerns and a need to be understood.

We made the decision to hone our skills and become experts in select areas.  We also decided to provide service to only those clients that fall within our areas of expertise.  We believe that a personal touch is important, so you will work directly with a principal in this firm.  It's a win-win for us and the clients -- we get to know you better and you get personalized service.

We simply know what works and what doesn’t and we’re ready to help you.  And don’t forget, we run our own small business so we know what it takes.  Founded in 2003, this firm just celebrated its 17th anniversary!  We know a little about success and hard work.

The Principals

(some highlights)

Christopher J. Yurkanin, CPA

 - Co-creator of Yurkanin & Zabriski, P.C.

 - Magna cum laude graduate of the University of Scranton (an AACSB International Accredited Business School) with Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

 - Minors in History and Operations and Information Management.

 - Certified Public Accountant.

 - Qualified expert witness.

 Kerry M. Zabriski, CPA

 - Co-creator of Yurkanin & Zabriski, P.C.

 - Graduate of King's College (an AACSB International Accredited Business School) with Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

 - Certified Public Accountant.

The "Belief Trap"

All too often people fall into what we call "belief traps."  For years consumers have been told that they need to go out of the area or use a big firm if they have complicated issues - as if only smart people work in cities or in big firms.  If you hear or say it long enough, you start to believe it.  Not so, we say!  

There are super-talented people that live, work and play right in your backyard.  Sometimes they can be a little harder to find since their marketing budgets are smaller, but they are here.  In fact, you're on the webpage of one such firm.

If you don't believe our theory, give us a call.  You'll know in 10 minutes or less if we're as good as we say.