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Heather K. Beck
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melbourne, Florida 32940
Heather K. Beck is a certified public accountant serving clients in Melbourne, Florida. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her practice specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Her expertise also extends to IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance. She maintains a strong focus on supporting the unique needs of startups and small businesses. Heather K. Beck is a certified public accountant serving clients in Melbourne, Florida with expertise in various areas of accounting, including tax, compliance, and financial reporting.
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Donald E. Cundiff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melbourne, Florida 32912
Donald E. Cundiff is a practicing CPA with over 25 years of experience in the accounting industry. Based in Melbourne, Florida, he specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, with a focus on ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Key G. O'Keefe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melbourne, Florida 32940
Key G. O'Keefe is a certified public accountant based in Melbourne, Florida. With over 15 years of experience, O'Keefe specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and startups. Her expertise extends to bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as IRS representation, allowing her to assist clients with a range of tax-related needs.
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Edward C. Schnell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melbourne, Florida 32940
Based in Melbourne, Florida, Edward Schnell is a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience providing various accounting and tax services. With expertise in basic accounting, business taxation, and tax compliance, he serves a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Edward Schnell specializes in providing payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring that clients are in accordance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. Additionally, he offers IRS representation for clients facing tax issues or audits, providing expert guidance and support throughout the process.
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Robert M. Kush
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melbourne, Florida 32940
Located in Melbourne, Florida, Robert M. Kush is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startup businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, with a particular focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. In addition to general accounting and advisory services, Kush also specializes in retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that his clients' financial futures are secure and compliant with all applicable tax codes.
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Shelly S. Bakian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melbourne, Florida 32919
Based in Melbourne, Florida, Shelly S. Bakian provides expert general accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. With over 15 years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Bakian offers comprehensive financial planning and business tax services. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Bakian helps individuals and families navigate complex financial matters and meet their tax obligations. Bakian's expertise in sales tax compliance also ensures her clients remain compliant with state and local regulations.

Florida's large and growing CPA market serves a diverse, tax-friendly state with no personal income tax. The Florida Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics, 8 hours in accounting subjects, and 4 hours in technology.

Key Tax Considerations: Florida has no state income tax, making it attractive for high-income individuals and retirees. CPAs focus on federal tax compliance, sales and use tax, tangible personal property tax, and estate planning to preserve the no-income-tax advantage. Multi-state taxation is common for snowbirds and businesses operating in multiple states. The state's retirement population creates significant demand for retirement income planning, Medicare planning, and estate administration.

Industry Specializations: Tourism and hospitality, real estate development and property management, healthcare and senior living, international trade (Miami), aviation and aerospace, financial services, and agriculture are key practice areas. Miami CPAs often specialize in Latin American business and international taxation, while Orlando focuses on tourism and entertainment, and Tampa serves financial services and healthcare.

For CPA Professionals: The Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) provides extensive resources across the large state. Major markets include Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale, with growing opportunities in Naples, Sarasota, and the Treasure Coast. Competition is strong in metro areas, but the continued population influx creates expanding opportunities. The no-income-tax environment attracts both clients and CPA professionals seeking tax advantages and lifestyle benefits.