Certified public accountant · Maricopa, AZ · reviewed since 2018
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%95+14.5Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 66 accountantsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
5.0★★★★★95 Google reviews · 3 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Richard Weisenberg, CPA, five stars based on ninety-five reviews, noting that the owner replies to only three percent of feedback. Clients highlight his extensive knowledge of IRS codes, thorough preparation of personal and business taxes, and ability to identify deductions and errors. Recurring themes include responsive communication, efficient service, and fair pricing, with many customers reporting long-term loyalty and successful financial planning advice.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 95 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 95 Google reviews (85 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 17, 2026.
Service: Accountant serving Maricopa, Arizona.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other accountants
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.
Richard Weisenberg, CPAAccountants median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Richard Weisenberg, CPA: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
99
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Richard Weisenberg, CPA: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
98
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Richard Weisenberg, CPA: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
95
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Richard Weisenberg, CPA: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 85.–
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Star ratings
95 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars9499%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 85 written reviews
98%praise
Praise13198%
Complaints32%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price826%
Reasonable2271%
Overpriced00%
Not sure13%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3425%
Quality & results2519%
Would recommend2519%
Speed & response2418%
Honesty & trust118%
Communication107%
Price & value54%
What customers talk about
We read 85 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“RICHARD is extremely knowledgeable and always references IRS code when answering a question.”
“Liberty has been doing my taxes for years and always have a great experience.”
“Always the best help, either from Richard or his staff, professional, quick service, for years now, definitely recommend!”
“Richard was very responsive and always conveyed a willingness to help.”
“We trust Richard and his team with all our tax needs.”
“Richard and Michelle are easy to work with and they take the time to explain things.”
“Everything I needed done was done in a timely manner and according to my needs and at a fair price.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Richard Weisenberg, CPA for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Chad1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
RICHARD is extremely knowledgeable and always references IRS code when answering a question. Every single time I’m with him, I learn something. I completely trust his information.
Great priceTrusts & estates accountingBusiness startup servicesBusiness tax return preparation
Jason6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Richard was very responsive and always conveyed a willingness to help. He was also very informative and gave recommendations for future financial planning.
Reasonable priceBusiness tax return preparationFinancial advisingIndividual income tax return preparation
Tammy3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Richard and Michelle are easy to work with and they take the time to explain things. Best of all- he knows what he is doing!
Reasonable price
Brad15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Richard has been my accountant for the last 7 years. I wont go anywhere else as long as he is available.
t1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Highly recommend Richard. He stepped in and quickly completed and filed my taxes after another tax office that had filed my extension was no longer responding. He also reviewed several years of prior returns, found multiple errors, and helped amend two years, with refunds resulting from both. I really appreciate his…
Reasonable priceIndividual tax planning
RobertoLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Always the best help, either from Richard or his staff, professional, quick service, for years now, definitely recommend!
RICHARD is extremely knowledgeable and always references IRS code when answering a question. Every single time I’m with him, I learn something. I completely trust his information.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Trusts & estates accounting, Business startup services, Business tax return preparation, Business consulting, Individual tax planning, Business tax planning, Individual income tax return preparation
shawn morris5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews shawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Richard was very responsive and always conveyed a willingness to help. He was also very informative and gave recommendations for future financial planning.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Business tax return preparation, Financial advising, Individual income tax return preparation
Tammy Hixon3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tammy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Highly recommend Richard. He stepped in and quickly completed and filed my taxes after another tax office that had filed my extension was no longer responding. He also reviewed several years of prior returns, found multiple errors, and helped amend two years, with refunds resulting from both. I really appreciate his responsiveness, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Individual tax planning
Roberto HoyosLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Roberto has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Richard has done my taxes since moving to AZ and will continue to do them. I walked in this year got right to him I had an answer before walking out. Richard has a wealth of information.
C Wood4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews C has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Services: Trusts & estates accounting, Business tax return preparation, Business consulting, Financial advising, Business tax planning, General bookkeeping
