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Showing 31 to 36 of 36 CPAs in Westbrook, Maine
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Phillip W. Spaulding
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westbrook, Maine 04092
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Didier P. Hakizimana
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westbrook, Maine 04092
Located in Westbrook, Maine, Didier P. Hakizimana brings extensive experience to his role as a certified public accountant (CPA). With over 17 years of expertise in areas such as general accounting, business tax services, and individual tax services, he has developed a strong foundation in basic accounting services. Hakizimana serves a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs, startups, and various business structures such as S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs). His specialized services cater to the unique needs of these clients, from retirement account tax reporting to general accounting and advisory. He focuses on providing tailored tax and accounting solutions to meet the complex requirements of his clients.
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Sean R. Ferguson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westbrook, Maine 04092
Sean R. Ferguson is a certified public accountant based in Westbrook, Maine, with over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. His specialties include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to the unique needs of his clients. Ferguson prepares individual and business tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to relevant authorities, and offers personalized guidance to optimize tax strategies and minimize liabilities.
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William W. Gowen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westbrook, Maine 04092
Based in Westbrook, Maine, William W. Gowen is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over [insert years of experience] years of experience in the industry, Gowen offers specialized services in basic accounting, tax compliance, and business tax services, including payroll processing and sales tax compliance. His expertise in these areas enables him to assist clients in meeting their financial needs and navigating complex tax regulations.
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Raymond E. Lessard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westbrook, Maine 04092
As a seasoned practitioner, Raymond E. Lessard brings over 25 years of experience in taxation and accounting to his clients in Westbrook, Maine. With a focus on small business accounting and tax compliance, he provides expert guidance on financial planning, budgeting, and financial statement preparation. Raymond E. Lessard also specializes in representing clients before the IRS and offers general accounting and advisory services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses.
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Michael P. Kelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westbrook, Maine 04092
Michael P. Kelly, a certified public accountant based in Westbrook, Maine, provides financial guidance to business owners and individuals in the greater Portland area. With over 10 years of experience, Kelly specializes in offering basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting solutions tailored to meet the needs of family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise also encompasses tax planning and consulting, with a focus on ensuring sales tax compliance for his 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.