About our Mount Desert Island-based CPA Firm
In the turmoil which is today's business environment, we strive to provide quality professional services and advice to our clients in an ethical manner. As part of this process, we obtain regular training in accounting, taxation, business practices, and the use of technology in business.
We are a technology-oriented firm; we were first accepted into the IRS' E-File program in 1999. Today we are working toward a paperless office.
The firm opened in 1992 in Scarborough, Maine. During 2002, the partners moved the firm to its’ current location in Southwest Harbor, Maine.
Susan K. Snow, CPA
Sue, our firm's Managing Partner, specializes in Individual & Business Taxation.
After graduating from the University of Southern Maine in 1987 she began her accounting career as an auditor with Arthur Young & Company, then one of the "Big 8" firms. After 2 years, she transferred to the Taxation department and has specialized in that area ever since.
In 1992, Sue opened her own CPA practice which quickly grew into a joint venture with Jim, hence Snow2, CPAs.
When not in the office Sue can usually be found outdoors. She enjoys spending time with Jim and their sons Nathaniel & Ryan in many different outdoor activities, including hiking & biking the mountains of Acadia National Park and spending time at the family retreat on Gotts Island. Sue also enjoys gardening and grows as much of her family's food as she can.
Sue keeps current memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Maine Association of Professional Accountants.
James R.B. Snow, CPA
Jim's expertise extends across a variety of areas, including Individual Taxation, Business Accounting & Taxation, Business Process Development, Healthcare Practice Management, and technology.
Jim began his career in 1987 after graduating from the University of Maine (Orono) as an auditor with Arthur Young & Company, then one of the "Big 8" firms. The majority of his career has been in Public Accounting, although he has had a couple of sojourns into accounting/finance at private companies. He was the Director of Finance for Martin’s Point in Portland, Maine, a full-risk medical practice (Capitation Contracts) with revenues in excess of $50 million, and has also been the Controller for manufacturing & distribution companies.
Jim specializes in strategic financial services & helping businesses with financial management systems. Additionally, he has significant experience with computer hardware, software, networks, and data warehouse systems.
In addition to spending time with his wonderful family, Jim enjoys freshwater fishing, archery hunting, lobster fishing, riding his vintage motorcycle, and working with technology.
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