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Firm History

James M. Ganley, CPA, founded the original firm in the early 1960’s. From the firm’s inception, our focus remains the same, to provide a well rounded group of services including Tax, Accounting, Financial and Business Advisory services that exceed the expectations of Family-owned and Closely-held businesses.

Since January 1, 1986, Matthew P. Collins, CPA, CFP has been a member of our organization. As of July 1, 1993, Mr. Collins assumed the responsibility of firm leadership as our President.

Mathew P. Collins, Background and Qualifications

Education and Certification

  • John Carroll University, Bachelors Business Administration
  • Certified Public Accountant, Pennsylvania, (CPA)
  • Certified Financial Planner, (CFP)
  • Certified QuickBooksPro Advisor

Professional Employment

Collins & Ganley, P.C.

  • January 1986 to July 1993, Professional Staff
  • July 1993 to present, President and Managing Shareholder

Major Career Emphasis and Areas of Expertise

All areas of personal and business income, gift and estate taxation. Heavily experienced in advising closely held businesses on tax, accounting and financial planning issues. Extensive experience with the set-up and implementation of computerized accounting systems. Also has extensive experience with client representation before the Internal Revenue Service and Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Actively involved in providing advisory services to client management teams regarding cash flow planning, budgeting, development of business plans and customized financial reports that allow a business to benchmark results with industry peers.

Professional Organizations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • AICPA – Tax Division
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified of Public Accountants (PICPA)
  • Member of the QuickBooks Professional Advisors Program
  • Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards

Community Service

  • Board of Director, Treasurer, AC-ACLD: Katherine Tillotson School, an organization providing support to children and adults with learning disabilities
  • Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Small Business Workshop lecturer
  • PICPA – Speakers Bureau