Shay CPA P.C. — CPA Firm in New York, New York
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Shay CPA P.C.
CPA Firm
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Est. 2014
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17 CPAS
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Licensed in New York
Verified Firm
Free Consultation
Online Booking
Free Consultation: Schedule a free 40-minute consultation to discuss your specific accounting needs. Contact the firm at [email protected] or call 347-292-7516.
Specialties
Financial Planning
Shay CPA's Fractional CFO and Finance Advisory Service delivers senior-level financial leadership to growing t...
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Tax Preparation
Shay CPA prepares corporate income tax returns exclusively for C corporations at every stage of growth, from f...
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Business Taxation
Shay CPA delivers comprehensive business tax compliance and planning for venture-backed and tech-enabled C cor...
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International Taxation
Shay CPA provides cross-border tax services for both foreign tech companies expanding into the United States a...
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Industry Expertise
Retail and E-Commerce Business Accounting
Shay CPA provides specialized accounting for e-commerce companies selling direct-to-consumer through digital p...
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Technology Startup and Software Company Accounting
Shay CPA is purpose-built for technology companies and their founders, serving startups at every stage from fo...
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Financial Services and Investment Firm Accounting
Shay CPA serves Fintech and Banking as a Service (BaaS) companies navigating the complex intersection of regul...
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Nonprofit Organization and Charity Accounting
While Shay CPA's primary focus is technology companies, the firm works with a network of affiliated accounting...
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Energy and Utility Company Accounting
Shay CPA provides specialized accounting for CleanTech companies developing renewable energy, energy-efficient...
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Languages Spoken
English
Our Team
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Akshay Shrimanker
CPA, CFP® · New York
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Grace
CPA, CFP® · New York
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Jay
CPA, CFP® · New York
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Nina
CPA · New York
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Kimberly
Bookkeeper · New York
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Carlo
Bookkeeper · New York
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Clare
CPA, CFP® · New York
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Randell
Bookkeeper · New York
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Rochelle
Bookkeeper · New York
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Kimberly A.
Tax Professional · New York
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Jake
Tax Professional · New York
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Andrea
Bookkeeper · New York
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Glydel
Bookkeeper · New York
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Elaine
Tax Professional · New York
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Arina
CPA, CFP® · New York
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Gabriela
CPA · New York
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Dhelis
CPA · New York
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About Shay CPA P.C.
Shay CPA P.C. is a New York City-based accounting and tax firm specializing exclusively in technology companies and their founders. Founded in January 2014 by Akshay Shrimanker, a CPA licensed in New York State, the firm serves tech-enabled and venture-backed startups from pre-seed through Series A, B, and C stages and beyond. With a team of 17 professionals, Shay CPA delivers monthly close and controllership support, comprehensive tax compliance for C corporations, R&D tax credit studies, state and local tax (SALT) services, cross-border tax planning, equity compensation tax planning, and fractional CFO and finance advisory services. The firm has deep expertise across SaaS, AI/ML, Fintech/BaaS, Biotech/Medtech, Insurtech, Marketplace, E-commerce, Web3, CleanTech, Life Sciences, and Data Analytics companies. Shay CPA holds QuickBooks ProAdvisor Elite certification and is a member of the New York State Society of CPAs. The firm has worked with companies from Y Combinator, Techstars, and 500 Startups accelerators and integrates with leading financial platforms including Ramp, Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, Gusto, Bill.com, and Rippling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer tax-focused packages for every stage. Our Founding Year tax package starts at $1,500, the Pre-Seed package starts at $2,000, and the Seed package and Series A and beyond are custom-quoted. Each tier includes federal Form 1120 filing, state income tax filings, and tax extensions.
We assist founders with their 1040s and assist with tax planning around their equity compensation.
No, but we work with a network of other professionals and audit firms (large and small) who can assist you.
Our contracts are 1-year terms, but you can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice.
We don't issue 409A Valuations; however, we do help our clients find providers and assist with the entire process.
Yes. AP/AR tracking is included in our monthly subscription. Bill pay, invoicing, and full AP/AR management are available as add-on services, supported by tools like Bill.com and Ramp.
Yes, you can book a 1-hour consultation.
Yes, we offer a 3-month discount on our pre-seed package of $100/month for first-year contracts.
We provide a wide range of accounting services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial statement preparation, payroll processing, advisory services, and more.
Our fees vary based on Growth Stage and Service Required. We offer competitive pricing and are always transparent about our fees.
We work with Tech-Enabled and Venture-Backed pre-Seed to Series A/B/C Tech Companies in the following industries: SAAS, AI/ML, e-commerce, life sciences, including Biotech/medtech, Fintech / BAAS, Insuretech, Cleantech, Marketplaces, and Web3.
Yes. Many of our clients operate with both U.S. and international structures—for example, offshore parent companies owning U.S. C-corporations, or U.S. companies with overseas branches or subsidiaries. Our expertise lies in how these international connections impact U.S. tax and accounting compliance.
While many clients choose to work with us exclusively, we also collaborate with other vendors when needed. We're flexible and can tailor our role to fit your needs. We frequently work with internal finance teams who just need some additional external support.
Our accountants have extensive experience working with tech-enabled businesses and VC-backed tech companies. Each member of our staff has at least an Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, QuickBooks Pro-Advisor certification, and Gusto People Advisor Certification. We have multiple members of our team who also hold CPA licenses.
Yes, we offer Advisory Services. Through our Fractional CFO Advisory Service, we provide financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, reviewing metrics and KPIs, Cash flow forecasting, implementing technology impacting your financial operations, and more.
Yes, we can help you with corporate tax planning to minimize your company's tax liability and maximize your tax savings. This includes estimated tax planning and assistance with tax credits available at the State/Local and Federal levels.
Yes, we provide QuickBooks support to assist clients with their accounting software needs. Most of our clients use QuickBooks Online, and we have experience doing conversions from other platforms into QuickBooks.
Simply contact us to see if you are a good fit for our services. If you are, we will schedule a free 40-minute consultation to discuss your specific accounting needs and how we can help you.
We communicate regularly with our clients to keep them informed of their financial status and any relevant updates or changes.
The onboarding timeline depends on your company's stage and complexity. Early-stage companies can typically be onboarded within a few weeks to one month. For Seed and Series A companies, onboarding usually takes up to two months before ShayCPA fully takes over.
No, QuickBooks Online is not required to work with us. ShayCPA has experience and knowledge with a wide range of accounting platforms, including QuickBooks, Xero, WaveApps, Puzzle, Campfire, and Rillet.
We take client confidentiality very seriously and have strict policies in place to ensure the protection of our clients' sensitive information. We use various cybersecurity measures, including multifactor authentication, and use best-in-class technology solutions to protect our clients.
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