Frequently asked questions.
Common questions about GEMRT's services, process, and firm — organized so you can find what you need quickly.
About the firm
What does GEMRT stand for?
GEMRT is an acronym for the founding partners: Garcia, Espinosa, Miyares, Rodriguez, Trueba. The firm's full legal name is Garcia, Espinosa, Miyares, Rodriguez, Trueba & Co., LLP.
When was GEMRT founded?
GEMRT was founded in 1998 and has been serving clients across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe for over 25 years.
Where is GEMRT located?
GEMRT is headquartered at 2600 Douglas Road, Suite 800, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Parking garage entrance on Valencia Avenue.
How many partners and professionals are at the firm?
GEMRT has 13 partners and senior professionals, including five founding partners.
What licenses and credentials does GEMRT hold?
All GEMRT partners are Florida-licensed Certified Public Accountants. The firm is an AICPA member firm. Specific partners hold additional credentials including CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional) and legal credentials (JD).
Services
What services does GEMRT provide?
Accounting and auditing, U.S. tax compliance, international tax compliance, personal and family wealth planning, emerging business and new ventures advisory, management consulting, and forensic accounting and litigation support.
Do you handle international tax?
Yes. GEMRT has a dedicated international tax practice covering FATCA, FBAR, transfer pricing, tax treaties, and cross-border structuring for foreign investors, U.S. persons with global assets, and multinational businesses.
Can you perform audits?
Yes. GEMRT performs financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, employee benefit plan audits (ERISA), Yellow Book audits, and Single Audits under Uniform Guidance.
Do you offer forensic accounting?
Yes. GEMRT provides forensic accounting and litigation support including fraud investigations, economic damages analysis, shareholder disputes, divorce financial analysis, and expert witness services.
Do you prepare trust and estate tax returns?
Yes. GEMRT prepares Form 1041 (trust returns), Form 706 (estate tax returns), and Form 709 (gift tax returns), along with the underlying planning work.
Working with GEMRT
How do I become a client?
Contact the firm by phone at 305.529.5440, email at info@gemrtcpa.com, or through the contact form on this site. A partner or senior advisor will respond within one business day for a scoping conversation.
Will I work directly with a partner?
Yes. Every GEMRT engagement is partner-led. Senior partners and managers are directly involved in planning, preparing, and reviewing work — clients are not handed off to rotating junior staff.
How are fees structured?
Fees depend on the scope of work and are confirmed in a written engagement letter before work begins. Most engagements are fixed-fee by project or annual retainer; hourly arrangements are used where scope cannot be pre-defined.
Do you work with attorneys and other professionals?
Yes. Most wealth planning, forensic, and complex tax engagements involve coordination with trust and estate attorneys, corporate counsel, investment advisors, or foreign tax professionals. GEMRT is experienced in cross-disciplinary engagements.
What is your turnaround time?
Response to initial inquiries is within one business day. Engagement-specific timelines are set in the engagement letter. For time-sensitive matters like forensic work or IRS deadlines, the firm can move quickly when circumstances require.
Geography and reach
Does GEMRT serve clients outside Florida?
Yes. While the firm is headquartered in Coral Gables, GEMRT serves clients throughout the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
Do GEMRT partners speak Spanish or Portuguese?
Yes. Several founding partners and senior team members are native Spanish speakers. The firm regularly serves clients and coordinates with foreign professionals in Spanish. Portuguese capability is also available on the team.
Does GEMRT have offices outside the U.S.?
GEMRT is a single-office firm headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida. International engagements are executed through established working relationships with local professional firms, always coordinated by a GEMRT partner.
Industries and specializations
What industries does GEMRT serve?
Aviation, construction and real estate, healthcare, international business, government and non-profit, professional services, and wholesale and distribution — along with family offices and high-net-worth individuals.
Does GEMRT have construction expertise?
Yes. The firm's construction practice is led by a partner holding the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) credential, with deep experience in percentage-of-completion, WIP reporting, bonding, and contractor audits.
Can you audit non-profits and government entities?
Yes. GEMRT performs Yellow Book audits for government entities and Single Audits under Uniform Guidance for recipients of federal funding.