“Blake & Associates is your pre‐eminent choice for accounting and financial management
services. Our Four Pillars of Value: Quality, Professionalism, Knowledge, and Personal Touch are your guarantee that you will receive the best quality service.”

Operationally, we endeavor to leave an indelible mark on the lives of those we interact with. Through our efforts our clients will achieve a higher level of personal and professional achievements; upon which they will be in position to impact their constituents. We will accomplish this in 3 ways:

To ensure that all clients are highly satisfied and that we work effectively and efficiently in the areas of Tax, Research, Accounting, Audit, & Consulting (TRAAC). We believe in the principle of providing our clients with services that have a long‐term impact and exceed expectations within a reasonable budget. In every service, we discuss and advise strategies that align to the direction and scope of our clients, all to meet the needs of all stakeholders (e.g., managers, employees, vendors) within any challenging environment.

We have access to over one thousand databases and over one million research papers and best business practices. Our analytical services encompass functional processes designed to help propel your organization forward. These processes can involve Technical Analysis, 6 Economic Analysis, Legal Studies, Operational Analysis, and Scheduling Analysis (TELOS Model), SWOT, and Six Sigma.

The accounting services provided by Blake & Associates range from simple to comprehensive and are completely determined by our assessment of the potential client and the needs as explained by the client. Simple services can include any accounting function, such as: payroll, accounts receivables/payables management, and monthly reconciliations. Our comprehensive services are what set us apart from our competition. We provide a thorough service that allows us to oversee the total financial management process for our clients. With this service, our clients are able to leverage our firm to achieve greater productivity in theirs. As well, the technology employed by our firm affords greater efficiency in the management of our client affairs which leads to greater productivity for them. Whichever level of service taken you can be comfortable in knowing that we are diligent about performing all tasks related to helping you manage your firm. We analyze your business for you to point out the potential areas of opportunities. It is important to consistently look at the details of your business to ascertain weak points and strengths. We will go as in depth as you
prefer; understanding the end goal is to see to it that your short and long range goals are accomplished.

Blake & Associates has significant experience in performing Financial Statement Audits, Internal Audits, and Fraud Audits. One of our significant accomplishments was in recovering over $700, 000 for the Air Force during several fraud audits, arising out of employee theft of assets and major financial frauds. Fraud schemes were unknown to management. However, we uncovered fraudulent activities by investigating several anomalies, and gathering evidence of fraud through observation, undercover work, and participation in the operation. We are particularly qualified to perform the following:

Management Consulting – we work with organizations to improve their performance,
primarily by analyzing existing business problems and developing plans for improvement. Because of our interactions with a broad range of organizations and depth of experience, we are able to integrate industry best practices that enable even the smallest of firms to perform at optimum levels.

Financial Consulting – whether our clients require business strategies, project development, due diligence or complete financial modeling, we can help. We can work with clients in benchmarking their performances and implementing the changes necessary for improved operating and financial performance. We also can determine appropriate capital structures and financial plans for our client organizations.

André C. McAden, CPA Candidate (Managing Director) Mr. McAden is a graduate of Florida A&M University with a degree in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of the Keller Graduate School of Management at Devry University with a Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management. Mr. McAden has developed an expertise in ascertaining inefficiencies for clients and developing strategies to improve operations. Projects led by Mr. McAden have resulted in the uncovering of fraud, an improvement in pricing strategies, increased profitability, and increased organizational efficiencies. Some of these projects have included advising on acquisitions, recommending better technology, and improving internal controls for clients.

With over 8 years of experience, Mr. McAden has developed a loyal client‐base that seeks out his insightful guidance to help them improve their current operations. His successful track record includes financial and systems analysis, communication, team building and leadership training, and customer relationship management. He has also provided operational and analytical assessments of clients, in addition to providing training services from small to largesize groups.

Mr. McAden is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA). Mr. McAden was recently appointed to the Committee on Non‐Profit Organizations by the FICPA as well as the Committee on Financial Literacy by the FICPA. Mr. McAden also serves on many boards throughout Broward County including: Central Charter School, Financial Secretary of The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter, and Vice‐Chair of the Investment Advisory Committee for the City of Tamarac to name a few.

Ray McGhee, CPA Mr. McGhee graduated from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor’s in Mathematical Science. He also obtained his MBA with emphasis in Accounting and Finance from Florida A&M University. Mr. McGhee has a broad financial background that consists of experience in improving operational and financial processes. He is an alumnus of Deloitte & Touche LLP, and has worked on a plethora of notable clients such as the Miami Dolphins, Mayor’s Jewelers, and Baptist Health Systems to name.
With over 10 years of experience in public and private industry, Mr. McGhee has developed a loyal client‐base that ranges from small businesses to individual clients. Some of the services that he has successfully performed consist of: financial statement audits, documenting and testing internal controls, financial statement preparation, financial statement analysis, small business tax return preparation, individual tax return preparation, and various other business services. Mr. McGhee has experience in working with the following industries: construction, entertainment, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, non‐profit, and the casual dining and fast food hamburger restaurant.
Mr. McGhee is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Romeo Allison, CPA Candidate Mr. Allison has accumulated over 15 years of experience, spanning the fields of public sector accounting, industry, commerce, and public practice. His specialist area however, has been in the field of external auditing as well as corporate taxation. He has served as a Senior Accountant with “Big 5” auditing firms such as Deloitte, and has worked on joint venture audits with the “Big 5” auditing firm KPMG, and national CPA firm, McGladrey & Pullen. Mr. Allison holds an Associate Degree in Computer Information Science, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He is also pursuing simultaneous designations: the Chartered Accountant qualification of the United Kingdom, and the Certified Public Accountant qualification of the United States of America.