Sullivan Strategic

Specialties

Sullivan Strategic is a boutique accounting firm founded by John P Sullivan, CPA/​ABV, CVA. Based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the firm specializes in tax, business valuation, and advisory to entrepreneurs in the greater Philadelphia region and South Jersey. Our clients’ needs are of the utmost importance. Our mission is for you to succeed.

We have the experience of working with large corporations publicly traded on Wall Street and Fortune 500 companies, but that is not our focus. Our true passion is advising «main street» clients so that they may succeed in today’s competitive and highly regulated marketplace. Please visit our services and experience pages to learn how our team can help you.

Services Include:

— Financial Accounting Advisory Services

— Tax Planning and Compliance

— Assurance Services (Audits, Reviews, Compilations)

— Budgeting, Projections, and Forecasts

— Forensic and Business Valuation Services

— Entity Selection and Formation

— Due Diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions

— Start-​up Venture Consultation

— Bookkeeping and Payroll Services

— Accounting Software Implementation

History

Established in 2008.

Mr. Sullivan founded Sullivan Strategic to specifically focus on the needs of entrepreneurs. Mr. Sullivan worked at a regional CPA firm since 2002 where he most recently served as Director of its Assurance & Consulting department. Mr. Sullivan’s management advisory services experience includes working alongside private equity entrepreneurs and a publicly traded finance company, CapitalSource (NYSE: CXE) to provide due diligence and valuation services in the acquisition of a 20-​year-​old direct-​response marketing and precious metals/​jewelry reclamation dealer, subsequently serve as its Chief Financial Officer, and ultimately handle the sale and wind-​down of the Company.

Meet the Business Owner

John S.

Business Owner

Mr. Sullivan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and has earned the designations of Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credentialed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), respectively. Both credentials require passing a rigorous exam, demonstrating considerable professional experience and continuing education in the areas of business valuation and financial forensics, and adhering to professional standards established by both organizations.

Mr. Sullivan began his career as a senior auditor at Ernst & Young, one of the Big Four international accounting firms. His Fortune 500 corporate experience includes working as a senior financial analyst at Campbell Soup Company. John graduated Magna Cum Laude in the top six percent of his class from Villanova University.