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Showing 351 to 358 of 358 CPAs in Portland, Maine
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Holly M. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Portland, Maine
Verified Licensed
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Donald C. Gaudet
Certified Public Accountant
Portland, Maine
Verified Licensed
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John S. Burrell
Certified Public Accountant
Portland, Maine
Verified Licensed
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Scott A. Paquet
Certified Public Accountant
Portland, Maine
Verified Licensed
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Mark A. Kilburn
Certified Public Accountant
Portland, Maine
Verified Licensed
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Elliot S. Cohen
Certified Public Accountant
Portland, Maine
Verified Licensed
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Richard L. Roy
Certified Public Accountant
Portland, Maine
Verified Licensed
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Donna F. Henderson
Certified Public Accountant
Portland, Maine
Verified Licensed

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.