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Roy A. French
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Based in Sebastian, Florida, Roy A. French has over 25 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, ensuring that clients' financial needs are met with precision and accuracy. Additionally, his expertise in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting helps clients navigate complex tax requirements with confidence.
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Douglas B. Kinney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Douglas B. Kinney, a seasoned CPA, has been serving clients in Sebastian, Florida, since 2000. His expertise includes providing individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation to help clients resolve tax disputes. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, Kinney's experience encompasses family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Robert W. Durand
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Located in Sebastian, Florida, Robert W. Durand is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance to businesses, particularly entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. As a certified public accountant, Durand also offers IRS representation and bookkeeping services, including financial statement compilation.
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Gail Hagerott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Gail Hagerott is a certified public accountant based in Sebastian, Florida, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services. Her practice focuses on small business accounting, financial planning, and basic accounting services, serving a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise includes sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, supporting the financial management needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
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Jeffrey F. Bowen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Based in Sebastian, Florida, Jeffrey F. Bowen is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing tax preparation and planning services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive and accurate financial guidance. With a focus on tax planning and consulting, Bowen helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations to achieve their financial goals.
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Richard A. Bailey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32976
Richard A. Bailey is a certified public accountant based in Sebastian, Florida. With over 10 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises, Bailey's expertise spans general accounting and advisory services. He specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, providing guidance on budgeting, financial forecasting, and investment strategies. Notably, Bailey offers sales tax compliance services, helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements and ensuring accurate and timely tax filings.
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Debra A. Van Mele
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Based in Sebastian, Florida, Debra A. Van Mele is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping businesses navigate complex financial issues and stay in compliance with tax regulations. Notably, Debra has extensive experience representing clients in IRS audits and disputes, ensuring her clients receive the most favorable outcomes possible.
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Virginia I. Weirich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Virginia I. Weirich, a certified public accountant based in Sebastian, Florida, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, making her a valuable asset to family-owned enterprises and other businesses in need of financial guidance. Weirich's services include sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring her clients are in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Clive R. Parker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Clive R. Parker is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Sebastian, Florida, with over 20 years of experience in the field. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of individuals and families as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Parker also offers specialized services in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, providing expertise in navigating complex tax regulations.
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Howard E. Guthrie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastian, Florida 32958
Located in Sebastian, Florida, Howard E. Guthrie has been a certified public accountant for over 20 years, providing tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, allowing him to cater to a diverse range of client needs. Guthrie's services also include retirement account tax reporting and tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex tax situations and optimize their financial strategies.

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.