Smith & Associates

Welcome to Smith & Associates, CPAs, a certified public accounting firm that has been serving clients in Maine and New Hampshire since 1987. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, quality, and integrity in all that we do. We understand that every client is unique, and we strive to be personable, knowledgeable, and responsive to their needs. Our mission is to provide the highest quality compliance, assurance, and advisory services to help individuals and businesses in a wide range of industries meet their personal and strategic goals.

Our Team Culture and Values

At Smith & Associates, CPAs, we believe that our team culture is the foundation of our success. We are built on collaboration, and we work together to do things right by doing the right things. We hold ourselves to the highest level of integrity and ethical standards, and we are honest, transparent, and authentic in all that we do. We are empowered to make informed decisions in the best interests of our clients, and we are committed to continuous learning and innovation. We are not afraid to admit our mistakes and learn from them, and we celebrate our successes often.

Our definition of customer service is to constantly exceed our clients' expectations. We focus on direct involvement and personal interaction with clients on all levels and are always accessible and responsive to their needs. Our commitment to quality is seen in our level of professionalism and in the timeliness and accuracy of our work, including work paper preparation, financial statement preparation, income tax preparation, small business services, and other related accounting services. Our integrity as professionals is continually tested with access to clients' financial information throughout our communities, and we understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and trust.

Services Offered by Smith & Associates, CPAs

At Smith & Associates, CPAs, we offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of our clients. These services include:

• Tax Services: We provide timely tax planning and preparation services for individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and estates. Our team of experienced professionals stays up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations to ensure that our clients receive the best possible advice and guidance.
• Business Start-Ups & QuickBooks: We offer one-on-one advisory services to new business owners designed to assist them in mastering the complexities of the business start-up process. We help our clients navigate the challenges of setting up a new business, including choosing the right business structure, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and setting up accounting systems using QuickBooks.
• Accounting & Auditing Services: We are experienced in providing audit services for businesses, homeowner associations, non-profit organizations, municipalities, school units, and special districts. Our team of professionals is committed to providing accurate and timely financial statements that are essential for sound decision-making.
• Consulting Services: We provide professional consulting in various areas of tax, auditing, and accounting practices. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with our clients to identify areas where they can improve their financial performance and achieve their strategic goals.
• Peer Review Services: Amanda Schultz Brown has qualified as a Peer Reviewer of other CPA firms under the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Practice Monitoring Program. We provide objective evaluations of other CPA firms' quality control systems and report on their compliance with professional standards.

Industries Served

Our broad-based clientele includes a variety of businesses in different industries, including:

• Individuals
• Corporations
• Partnerships
• Non-profits

At Smith & Associates, CPAs, we are proud to serve our clients in Maine and New Hampshire. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that businesses in these states face, and we are committed to providing the best possible advice and guidance to help them achieve their financial goals.