"I help passionate entrepreneurs grow their business, by implementing clear financial strategies, so they transition from feeling overwhelmed to having joy and peace of mind"
Maria M. Lopez, CPA
Maria is a CPA and entrepreneur. She is a business advisor to entrepreneurs and their families.
She is the founder of Gallant, a company engaged in the accounting and financial services industry. Maria is a tax advisor to her business clients and their families.
She founded The Gallant Advantage, a comprehensive name offering smart simple financial solutions to her clients and the community.
She has 24+ years of public accounting and tax advisory experience having worked as a tax consultant for 2 of the Big Four public accounting firms, PwC and EY.
Today, she is the owner of the Gallant Accountants & Advisors, and other business-related finance and accounting brands.
She specializes in tax, accounting and finance matters/services.
Welcome to Smart Simple Financial Solutions
For more information about Maria's products and services, read below and also the Services and Gallery Section from the top menu items.
Smart Simple Financial Solutions are based on open dialogue and communication, follow up on what we do, timely deliverables, and providing quality of services.
For Entrepreneurs and their families
Are you looking to grow your business?
Are you looking to generate more profits?
Would you like to have the support of a CPA and tax advisor who works next to you in developing strategies to grow your business and save on income taxes?
Are you looking for an accountant to manage your bookkeeping and accounting, and reviewing those financial results with you?
Would you like to gain more clarity and understanding into your business finances?
Would you like to create wealth and abundance in your Life?
Would you like to have peace of mind by knowing you have a trusted and experience CPA working by your side?
If your answer is YES to these questions, then schedule a call with Maria so that you can begin to transform the finances of your business today.
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Our Categories of Services for Entrepreneurs and business owners
We provide these services as a bundle or as stand alone services. We have packages of these services for Start-Up and Small Businesses as well as for Middle Market companies. Contact us for more information.
Are you an IT Services provider?
We specialize in the Information Technology industry working with IT Service providers, Cloud computing companies and Website developers.
Whether it is nexus, hiring independent contractors or employees, differentiating between supplies and capitalized assets, we can help you navigate through these and other complex and simple tax and accounting issues.
Contact us for a meeting to discuss how we can help you and your business.
Is your business a Marketing agency or Public Relations firm?
We work with all types of professional services firms, particularly with marketing agencies and public relations firms.
We provide the back-office support in the accounting function plus prepare and file your annual income tax returns.
We provide income tax planning strategies to help you lower your tax bill.
Contact us so we can schedule a meeting to discuss how we can support you and provide you the tools to help you grow your business.
Our Accounting and Tax Services include:
1. Clean up your bookkeeping and accounting.
2. Deep dive in your filed tax returns and accounting to find opportunities and save taxes.
3. Preparation of a tax plan to reduce taxes.
4. Bookkeeping and accounting up to date on a monthly or quarterly basis.
5. Preparation of FORMS 1099 for contractors (Payroll is outsourced).
6. Estimation of quarterly tax payments for individuals.
7. Monthly or Quarterly business financial reports and meetings.
8. Year-end accounting close out and annual income tax filings.
9. Build tax efficient wealth and a profitable business.
10. Forecast of sales and budget for the next 2-3 years.
11. Cash flow projection and management and KPIs design and management.
For more information, click Contact Us.
Business Finance
Our business finance services program has been designed with you in mind.
We provide the business finance, accounting and tax services and guidance so that you make informed financial decisions for your business and so that it grows and expands into your desired vision.
Are you looking forward to designing the business life of your dreams where your finances and money are handled with ease and grace?
Frequently Asked Questions
What primary services do you offer?
Maria is a CPA, a Certified Public Accountant, specializing in income taxes, finances, and accounting for entrepreneurs and their families. Her primary services are fractional CFO services including FP&A (financial planning and analysis), accounting and bookkeeping, and income tax preparation and planning.
What do you specialize in?
Maria specializes in income taxes, personal financial and business finance consulting for entrepreneurs and their families. She works with women and men who are entrepreneurs and own an established business or need guidance establishing a business. Maria manages their accounting and or bookkeeping and prepares the business tax returns and personal income tax returns. She works with her clients with a mindset and coaching approach, focusing on personal growth and entrepreneurship.
What are the rates of your services?
The rates of services vary depending on the nature of the work and services consulting. We offer our services in monthly and quarterly packages. If you are interested in learning more about our pricing, contact Maria by filling out a Contact form on this website.
Are the meetings in person or through video?
Maria meets with her clients in person in Miami or virtually through zoom calls. The services are provided on a monthly or quarterly basis with periodical meetings to go over the deliverables and desired outcomes. Income tax filings are prepared on an annual basis. We want you to learn, grow and expand your business and financial knowledge through real time conversations, and review of the accounting, income tax strategies applied, and business financial forecasts.
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Ever wonder if there is a publication that provides smart simple financial solutions specially designed with you in mind?
Well, yes! There is LeverageMagazine, a financial quarterly publication for entrepreneurs and their families.
You can visit its own website at "Read More" below.
Looking for CPA accounting and tax services?
We are ready to handle and manage your accounting business, tax requirements and financial forecast or budget, and your personal income tax filings as well.
At Gallant, we provide consulting and compliance services for your business, we go beyond the coaching so that you can focus on what matters most to you!
Our clients are business entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals.
Whether you are conducting business in the U.S. or internationally, we can help you with your U.S. income tax filings and accounting.
Review our services in the top menu by selecting "services".
You can also visit us at our GallantAdvantage website by clicking on the "Read More" below:
About Maria and Gallant
Maria has been a CPA and tax advisor for 25 years.
She built her career in income taxes consulting at PwC and EY, two of the largest accounting firms globally.
She specialized in business income taxes working with publicly traded companies and privately owned companies doing business nationwide and internationally.
Maria graduated from Florida International University in Miami, FL. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and a Master of Science in Tax.
In 2016, Maria launched her own CPA practice, Gallant, in Miami, FL.
Maria launched her podcast on February 2017, AbundanceNow with Maria M Lopez, which is designed for entrepreneurs and their families. It focuses on mindset, finances, personal growth and entrepreneurship.
Today, Maria specializes in U.S. income tax preparation and planning, accounting and finance for entrepreneurs and their families.
She uses a coaching style to deliver her services.
Maria lives in Miami, FL, USA. She enjoys arts and music and is a tennis fan and former casual tennis player.
Maria M. Lopez, CPA, MST
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