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Rhonda F. Emerson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Maine Licensed in Maine
Located in Madison, Maine, Rhonda F. Emerson is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. Her specialization in Basic Accou...
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Brian Levay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Maine Licensed in Maine
Brian Levay is a certified public accountant based in Madison, Maine, with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as w...
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Stephanie S. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Maine Licensed in Maine
Based in Madison, Maine, Stephanie S. Johnson is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in accounting for individuals and busin...

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.