History

Dowd, Whittaker & Associates is a full service accounting firm based in Venice, Florida. The firm was founded in 1985 by John Dowd and has grown over the years to become one of the region's leading accounting firms.

We provide a comprehensive suite of accounting services - all of which are customizable and scalable depending upon each client's unique needs. We serve individuals at all stages of financial success and our corporate clients range significantly in size and industry focus.

We are proud members of the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), the American Institute of Public Accountants (AICPA), the Venice Chamber of Commerce, the Englewood Cape-Haze Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Northport Chamber of Commerce.

Approach

It's never just one thing that sets a company apart from its competition. Certainly, we possess the in-depth accounting expertise you'd expect from a successful accounting firm. But our approach is anything but common in the industry. We believe in conducting business in a warm, friendly and relaxed manner. As a client, you can count on our technical expertise in matters of taxation and accounting, but you can also expect to be greeted with a friendly smile when you walk in the door. We're approachable and accessible. When you need us, simply call or send email. Our clients will never have to deal with confusing voice-mail systems or face delays getting their calls returned. Our commitment to providing outstanding service extends into every area of our business. We're highly productive and focused, always meeting deadlines. When it comes to technology, we're far ahead of the curve. We embrace emerging technologies and their potential to help us serve clients more efficiently. Our fee structure is competitively priced and designed to make financial sense for our clients.

People

Ultimately, it's the people at Dowd, Whittaker & Associates that make the biggest difference. Over the years, we have hired some of the area's most accomplished financial professionals. The result is an accounting team with diverse industry experience and specialized knowledge. But there is more to our staff than accounting acumen. Each of us believes in straight talk and respectful communication with clients. As a team, we embrace a philosophy that combines expert financial advice with warm, friendly service and a casual office atmosphere.