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Laurie L. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Easton, Maine 04740
Laurie L. Martin is a certified public accountant based in Easton, Maine, with over 12 years of experience. She provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to help businesses maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. With a specialization in small business accounting and financial planning, Martin offers general accounting and advisory services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Brad P. Wolverton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Easton, Maine 04740
Brad P. Wolverton, a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience based in Easton, Maine, provides tax planning and consulting services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, he helps his clients navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions. His expertise in individual and business tax return preparation enables him to address the unique needs of his clients, whether they are entrepreneurs or established business owners in need of tax planning and consulting.

Maine's CPA community serves a rural, tourism-oriented state with small businesses and seasonal considerations. The Maine Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 6 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Maine has graduated individual income tax up to 7.15% and corporate income tax up to 8.93%. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales tax, and property tax issues. The state's significant seasonal tourism creates cash flow management and quarterly tax planning needs. Many residents and businesses deal with cross-border issues with New Hampshire (no income tax) and Canadian trade relationships.

Industry Specializations: Tourism and hospitality (seasonal businesses), commercial fishing and lobstering, forest products and timber, boat building, agriculture (especially blueberries and potatoes), healthcare, and higher education are primary focus areas. CPAs often develop expertise in seasonal business cash flow management, fishing industry accounting, and serving vacation rental property owners.

For CPA Professionals: The Maine Society of CPAs serves a small professional community across a geographically large state. Portland dominates the market, with smaller concentrations in Bangor, Augusta, and coastal communities. Rural areas face CPA shortages, creating opportunities for practitioners willing to serve dispersed clients. The state offers outstanding quality of life, outdoor recreation, and strong community connections, though seasonal economy and aging population present challenges.