Two Local Bookkeeping Firms Join Forces

Colman Bookkeeping Services LLC of New Haven and Dressler Santaus LLC of Milford will begin their unified operations as Dressler Santaus Colman

Two long-standing New Haven County bookkeeping firms recently announced a new partnership. As of January 1, 2017, Colman Bookkeeping Services LLC of New Haven and Dressler Santaus LLC of Milford will begin their unified operations as Dressler Santaus Colman. The combined firm will be located at 155 North Broad Street on the Green in Milford and will include three principals and five employees.

"The marriage of our firms is very exciting," says principal, Elizabeth Santaus. "Together we offer in-depth experience in a range of industries which can be a great advantage for our clients. We look forward to continue serving small businesses in New Haven and Fairfield counties."

For over thirty five years Colman Bookkeeping Services, led by Linda Colman, has provided bookkeeping services for all types of small businesses. Linda specializes in working with non-profit and community organizations, providing customized statements that include fund accounting capability and budget comparisons.

Dressler Santaus LLC, led by Elizabeth and Darryl Santaus, provides full-charge bookkeeping services and financial software services including transition planning, integration and project management.  Darryl Santaus  works with clients to strengthen their accounting procedures and optimize their financial software. The firm also provides live and video QuickBooks training seminars provided by Certified ProAdvisor Elizabeth Santaus who is skilled in all of Intuit’s product offerings and how to best utilize them for each client’s needs.

"Joining forces allows us to combine our resources and knowledge base in order to provide the best service possible to our clients," says principal, Linda Colman.

This new partnership will be a seamless integration from a client standpoint with no change in account management or services.