Fricke & Associates, LLC

I have used Fricke & Associates for 10+ years and they have recently gone downhill in the worst way. My parents used an accountant with them who was wonderful for 30+ years. So when I turned 18 I filed my income taxes with him as well. This past year he retired and my paperwork was given to the firm. Not only were there mistakes on my personal filing, but when I called to get it fixed the secretary told me the person that had filed my taxes had been fired. This was not very reassuring as this person did not even call me about my return and who knows what other mistakes he had made to be let go. I could not believe that the firm did not plan on telling me any of this. The accountant we worked with for 30+ years always called me before filing to go over everything. This past year 2023 they took about 2 and a half weeks to even call me back after I called into the office multiple times. It's a real shame as Fricke and Associates use to have such a good reputation in Atlanta. The quality has gone downhill. I even reached out to Ted (Owner) about this and while he was polite and professional he did not really have an explanation or solution to how I've been treated. Also the price for a single person filing has been the same price every year since I was 18. I turned 30 this year and the cost had doubled, I did not even speak to the accountant who handled my filing, I have a simple filing of a single 30 year old male with one job making less than 50k per year so my filing is as simple as it gets. I don't think it justified a $200 increase. My family and I will be moving on.
Jan 4th, 2024

Dr. Bill Harris and I practiced together at Emory University Hospital Midtown for about 20 years. Dr. Harris used Fricke and Associates for his accounting needs for many years. He was always praising their services. When my accountant tragically passed away in 2016 I went with Fricke Associates. They have always done a great job for me. Even though I retired in 2020 I still benefit from their services. I highly recommend Fricke and Associates without any reservations whatsoever.
Sep 21st, 2023

All of the most recent reviews could not be more accurate. I have been using this firm since the past merger with my last accountant (4-5 years I believe). The first few years it was okay, and the last 2 years service has gone completely down hill, and I was really trying to give benefit with all that went on with COVID and shortage of employees. The increase and inconsistency in charges compared to the work done (not counting how many follows up I had to do to get corrections) is the final straw and not a single client of mine will be returning. Highly suggest if you do choose to use them, ask for details regarding how they charge you prior to the work and a deadline when things can be completed. Also be sure to double check over ALL returns to make sure the did not make any mistakes (2020-2021 came back from IRS with mistakes and 2022 I caught mistakes prior to signing).
Jul 12th, 2023

Like many previous reviews, I have been with this firm for a number of years. However, it has taken forever to get our tax return filed and it was incomplete. Unbelievable. The service is really bad. You do not anticipate any timely response from this firm!
Jun 30th, 2023

I don't want to ramble on their services, but services are extremely inadequate! They do not return your phone calls and delay your tax filings indefinitely. You pay so much money for such terrible experiences. Not worth it.
Jun 27th, 2023