Upon earning his Certified Public Accountant license in 1976, Peter J. Cordua set out as a sole proprietor. Over the years, Mr. Cordua was able to transform what was once a one man show into a successful public accounting firm. In 2011, long time employee Vince Pastore, was promoted to partner, and the firm name was changed to Cordua, Pastore & Associates, LLC. The firm continues to grow and is currently comprised of a diverse team of Certified Public Accountants as well as several highly qualified paraprofessionals. Cordua, Pastore & Associates is a boutique firm providing services to small and medium sized businesses. The purpose of the firm is to provide, in addition to the highest quality accounting, tax and auditing services, a diversified range of professional services to help clients enhance their overall operations, prosper and achieve the goals they set out to accomplish. The firm also employs a credentialed valuation analyst who has the skills and experience necessary to properly value businesses for numerous purposes including mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift tax planning, business succession plans, and matrimonial or shareholder disputes. The success of the firm is directly attributable to the individual attention provided to clients. Great pride is taken in the relationships built with clients and the trust clients place with the firm. Central to the ideals of the firm is the belief that the relationships that are developed with clients are crucial in helping clients to realize their highest potential. Cordua, Pastore & Associates is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. The firm complies with a Peer Review, required by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, in which an independent Certified Public Accounting firm reviews its reports, quality control procedures, library of professional research guides, and continuing professional education. In the ever changing business world, the clients of Cordua, Pastore & Associates can take great comfort in the knowledge that an experienced and passionate team is working to carry out objectives that they have established.