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David R. Hawkes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellsworth, Maine 04605
David R. Hawkes is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience based in Ellsworth, Maine. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting solutions to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to his services, Hawkes also offers payroll processing and compliance assistance to ensure accurate and timely payments.
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Roger W. Dow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Roger W. Dow is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Ellsworth, Maine, with over 15 years of experience serving diverse business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise lies in providing comprehensive accounting services, tax compliance, and payroll processing to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Dow specializes in basic accounting services, ensuring clients maintain accurate financial records and stay compliant with tax regulations, including sales tax compliance. With a strong focus on supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners, Dow's services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, from startups to established businesses.
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Melinda M. Workman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Based in Ellsworth, Maine, Melinda M. Workman is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, she caters to the needs of individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Her services encompass general accounting and advisory, including financial planning and budgeting, to ensure clients' financial stability and growth.
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Kevin R. Buza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Based in Ellsworth, Maine, Kevin R. Buza offers a range of accounting services. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Kevin's services also include payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation.
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Patricia K. Quirk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Patricia K. Quirk is an accountant based in Ellsworth, Maine, with over 15 years of experience serving the diverse needs of Individuals and Families, and Small and Medium-Sized Businesses. Her services focus on providing expert assistance with Sales Tax Compliance, Payroll Processing & Compliance, and a range of tax preparation services including Basic Accounting Services, Individual Tax Services, and Business Tax Services. Quirk's specialization lies in helping her clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their tax obligations to ensure compliance and minimize liabilities.
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Ruth A. Madeira
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Ruth A. Madeira is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, serving clients in Ellsworth, Maine. Her practice focuses on providing financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as business owners in a variety of structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Madeira offers expert retirement account tax reporting and ensures sales tax compliance for her clients.

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.