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Welcome to Whittlesey, the largest Connecticut-based CPA and consulting firm and one of the largest in New England. Established in Hartford in 1961, Whittlesey has grown to become a leader in delivering comprehensive accounting, audit, advisory, and technology services to a broad range of businesses and individuals. Our presence extends across Hartford, CT, Hamden, CT, and Holyoke, MA.

Whittlesey has the experience and expertise of a large, national CPA and IT consulting firm, with the responsiveness of a local firm. We pride ourselves on the value we offer to our clients, including fair pricing for a high-quality product, superior service, and game-changing insights. As trusted business advisors, we do more than accounting; we provide strategic, responsive, and cost-efficient recommendations for both small and complex business needs.

Our diverse teams of professionals have decades of experience in various accounting and technology disciplines. As members of Allinial Global, an association of legally independent accounting and consulting firms, we share in the strength of a worldwide network, while maintaining our commitment to personalized service in the communities where we live and work.

Our firm has stood the test of time because we understand how to help our clients successfully navigate compliance, economic and technology changes, and beyond.

Company Accolades

  • Ranked 1465th in the annual Inside Public Accounting's "Top 200 Accounting Firms."
  • Listed as the 76th top New England regional firm by Accounting Today.
  • Featured in Accounting Today – 2024 "Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch."
  • Recognized by Inside Public Accounting – 2023 "Best of the Best Firms."
  • Voted Best Accountant or CPA in the Best of Hartford Readers’ Poll, 2019-2023.
  • When compared with both national and local firms, Whittlesey has set the national high score in the following service areas:
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Ease of Doing Business
    • Business Partner
    • Business Practices
    • Professional Staff
    • Service Value

Professional Affiliations

Community Involvement

Whittlesey has a rich history of contributing to our local communities, both as individuals and as a firm. We encourage our staff, at all levels, to become actively involved with the nonprofit organizations in the areas where we live and work. Our partners and managers take on leadership roles, volunteering their time and sharing their talents with organizations across the region. In line with our commitment to our local communities, we established the Whittlesey Fund, a charitable fund managed by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Moreover, thanks to the generosity of our employees, Whittlesey proudly supports the United Way and the Greater Hartford Arts Council annually.

In addition to individual efforts, we organize an annual Community Day for our company. It represents one of the most exciting days of the year for Whittlesey, as we close our offices and our team engages in hands-on volunteer service at several nonprofits.