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Karla J. Brannen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Karla J. Brannen has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and business structures. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, catering to the diverse needs of clients. With expertise in financial statement compilation and bookkeeping, Karla works closely with clients to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Her professional guidance helps businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Offering tailored solutions to individuals and families, as well as various business structures (S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs), Karla's services aim to promote financial stability and growth.
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Benjamin H. Lombard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04112
Based in Portland, Maine, Benjamin H. Lombard is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Lombard offers expert IRS representation and sales tax compliance services, assisting clients in resolving tax disputes and maintaining accurate sales tax records. With a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, Lombard provides tailored financial solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients.
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Jason P. Cote
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
Jason P. Cote is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and families in Portland, Maine. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, making him an ideal choice for family-owned enterprises and individuals seeking expert guidance. He is also well-versed in IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the government.
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William C. Downs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, William C. Downs provides a range of accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. With over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory, Mr. Downs assists with financial planning, individual tax services, and sales tax compliance. His services cater to various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual clients and families.
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Peter J. Callnan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04101
Peter J. Callnan is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to clients in the Portland, Maine area. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to a variety of industries including family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Additionally, Callnan provides expertise in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Scott C. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Scott C. Brown is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His expertise spans basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, making him a trusted resource for navigating complex financial regulations. In addition to his standard accounting services, Brown also specializes in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring his clients meet all necessary tax requirements.
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Susan S. Flaherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Susan S. Flaherty has over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant. Her specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance enables her to provide comprehensive support to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses in navigating complex tax environments. Additionally, Susan S. Flaherty offers tax planning and consulting services, including representation before the IRS, which helps clients minimize tax liabilities and maximize financial returns.
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Lisa A. Wieczorkowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Located in Portland, Maine, Lisa A. Wieczorkowski has more than 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise in tax compliance, financial planning, and basic accounting services helps clients navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions. With specialization in IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance, Wieczorkowski assists clients in maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring timely payments.
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Courtney Francis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04103
Based in Portland, Maine, Courtney Francis is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting and tax services to various business structures and entrepreneurs. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, offering guidance on general accounting and advisory matters to individual and business clients. Francis specializes in assisting S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs with their financial and tax needs, as well as helping startup entrepreneurs navigate complex financial decisions.
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Robert W. Berry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Maine 04104
Based in Portland, Maine, Robert W. Berry is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure compliance with payroll processing requirements. Berry's expertise also extends to tax planning and consulting, enabling him to provide tailored advice on optimizing financial performance and minimizing tax liabilities. With a deep understanding of the local business landscape, Berry serves clients across various industries, including small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises.

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.