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Brian M. Shivery
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Conowingo, Maryland 21918
Based in Conowingo, Maryland, Brian M. Shivery is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, offering tailored guidance to meet the diverse needs of his clients. A registered representative authorized to practice before the Internal Revenue Service, Shivery provides expert IRS representation services to help clients resolve tax disputes and navigate complex tax regulations.
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Francis C. Perrin Jr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Conowingo, Maryland 21918
Francis C. Perrin Jr is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Conowingo, Maryland, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. He offers general accounting and advisory services, including individual and business tax return preparation, to individuals and families as well as various business structures such as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Perrin Jr provides expert guidance and support to clients in navigating complex financial matters.

Maryland's sophisticated CPA market serves a wealthy state with strong government contracting, biotechnology, and financial services sectors. The Maryland Board of Public 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 in accounting subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Maryland has graduated individual income tax up to 5.75% (plus local county taxes) and an 8.25% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle complex multi-state taxation due to proximity to D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania, state and local tax compliance, and high-income tax planning. The concentration of federal employees creates specialized needs for federal retirement benefits, Thrift Savings Plan distributions, and security clearance-related business structures.

Industry Specializations: Federal government contracting (especially defense and cybersecurity), biotechnology and life sciences, financial services, healthcare systems, higher education, real estate, and professional services are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in government contractor accounting systems (DCAA compliance), biotech startup funding and equity, and serving high-net-worth individuals in affluent suburbs.

For CPA Professionals: The Maryland Association of CPAs provides extensive resources across the state. Major markets include Baltimore (financial services, healthcare), suburban Washington D.C. areas (government contracting, high earners), and the I-270 biotech corridor. Competition is strong in metro areas but sophisticated client needs create opportunities for specialized expertise. High cost of living in D.C. suburbs is offset by strong compensation and proximity to major federal contracting opportunities.