A small North Haledon practice, built one long relationship at a time.
Van Grouw & Associates is a full-service accounting firm located in North Haledon, NJ, providing assistance in tax, financial and business affairs for individuals and small businesses.
How the practice started
Tony Van Grouw started his own practice out of the basement of his home in 1996, after a decade of work at public accounting firms in Newark, Clifton, Tenafly and Hawthorne. He bought a small practice from Trouwborst & Trouwborst in Hawthorne when its partners went into the ministry, which gave him the beginning of his own client base.
The move out of the basement came when his uncle, Raymond J. Van Grouw, CPA, retired. Tony purchased that North Haledon practice and took over the office space — the same office on High Mountain Road the firm works from today. It is also where he had worked earlier in his career, and where Sharon Vander Plaat worked before joining him.
Why the firm stays small
The practice is intentionally small: Tony and three other professionals, with additional help hired for tax season. That size is what makes continuity possible. Clients speak with the same people from one year to the next, and the person preparing a return generally remembers what was filed the year before.
What you can count on
- Professional, timely and reliable service year-round, not only in filing season
- Recordkeeping and accounting systems designed to improve business operations
- Tax work kept as low as the law allows, with planning that starts before year-end
- Help preserving an estate and protecting valued assets
- Attention to the areas specific to a particular situation
Pledge of confidentiality
The firm maintains the strictest confidence concerning its clients’ affairs. No one will learn about your business or tax status — even the relatives, associates or friends who might have referred you.
New clients
If you are a potential client, don’t wait until the last minute to get your tax information in order. Call the office for an initial consultation, and the firm will be happy to evaluate your position and recommend next steps.