Bert Smith & Co.
Certified Public Accountants & Management ConsultantsWashington, D.C. · Est. 1948

Adding value
to your numbers.

Accounting, audit and advisory support for organizations that need experienced counsel, clear reporting and a disciplined approach to financial decisions.

01 / Focus

More than basic services. A focus on clarity, standards and long-term value.

Bert Smith & Co. works with public and private sector organizations across financial reporting, audit, advisory, internal controls and program management.

The firm’s approach is grounded in sound fundamentals, dedicated professionals and a practical understanding of changing accounting and regulatory requirements.

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Public + private sector
Experienced financial support for organizations with complex reporting, compliance and operational needs.
03 / Foundation

Deep roots. Institutional perspective.

1948
Firm founded in Washington, D.C.
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Current office locations listed by the firm
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Core sectors served across public and private organizations
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04 / The firm

A long-standing commitment to clients, profession and community.

Bert W. Smith, Jr. founded the firm in 1948 to serve organizations across the Greater Washington Metropolitan area. The firm has since expanded its work across accounting, audit and management consulting disciplines.

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05 / Sectors
GovernmentHealthcareNonprofitEducationRetirementGovernmentHealthcareNonprofitEducationRetirement
06 / Current resources

Useful context for changing financial requirements.

The current Bert Smith resource library includes material through 2025. This concept surfaces recent resources rather than leading with older news.

Accounting documents and calculator
2025 resource

Federal Assistance Updates and Next Steps

January 2025

What Government Contractors Need To Consider When Claiming Unlimited PTO

February 2025

Brief Overview for CFOs: Temporary Pause on Federal Financial Assistance Programs

Resource library

Browse current and archived guidance by year

Organized access to the firm’s published resources, reports and external guidance.

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07 / Organizations

Experience across institutions with demanding financial responsibilities.

NAACP
U.S. Department of Labor
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
DC Health Care Finance
Government Employees' Retirement System
Delta Sigma Theta
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