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Sean F Murphy, CPA is the managing partner with over 30 years of experience. Sean provides both personal and business tax services, consulting, tax planning and accounting services to companies in a variety of industries including real estate, professional services, construction, not-for-profit and retail. Sean also provides elder care strategies which include retirement accounts and sales of personal residence. He also specializes in complex tax issues.
Memberships:
- Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Kara Psathas, CPA is the Audit and Tax Manager, with 14+ years of professional experience providing auditing, accounting, business income tax preparation and business consulting services to for-profit and non-profit organizations. She specializes in financial statement presentation for compilations, reviews and audits; design and implementation of internal control; compliance audits (such as Uniform Guidance/A-133) and is highly knowledgeable of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Specific industry experience includes, but is not limited to, technology, start-up companies, research facilities, hospitality, manufacturing, travel, real estate, non-profit organizations, and private foundations. She has extensive knowledge in supporting clients with accounting and bookkeeping transactions, mainly with QuickBooks. Kara has a B.A. in Accounting and an M.B.A. from Assumption University (formerly Assumption College).
Memberships:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Judi Nickels is the Accounting Manager. Judi is an accomplished accounting professional with over 30 years of experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and team leadership. With a strong background in accounting principles, she excels in QuickBooks, both online and desktop versions, optimizing financial processes and ensuring compliance with regulations. Judi is dedicated to fostering a collaborative team environment and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.
Mary Todesco joined Sean F Murphy CPA, LLC in 2016 with over 33 years’ experience. She was the Operations Manager for one of the world’s largest hockey organizations, the Controller of a large travel plaza, the Accounting Manager of a Diagnostics Blood Bank Organization, and in addition owned and operated a local home heating oil distribution company for 21 years. Mary is a QuickBooks Pro and has set up hundreds of QuickBooks files and assisted clients in their start-ups or company rebuilds. Handling all financial components of an organization while preparing corporate tax returns, Mary knows all the facets which come with being a business owner.
Memberships:
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Skills:
- Thomson Reuters CS Suite Products
- Microsoft Excel, Word
- NetSuite
- Sage Accounting
- Active Network Registration Software
Sherri Ghane, EA, MBA is an IRS Enrolled Agent and has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, with more than 20 years in the fields of Finance, Accounting and Taxation. Sherri leverages her experience and skills by keeping up to date with ever-changing tax laws and regulations to consistently exceed client expectations.
Sherri is also a Notary and can provide Notary Services.
Memberships:
- National Association of Enrolled Agents
Jason E. Smith, CPA has over 30 years experience in both public and private accounting.
He was responsible for the monthly financial statements for a $100 million private company. He has extensive experience in individual, corporate, partnership, and non-profit taxation. In addition, he has performed financial statement audits for many different industries from charter schools to other non-profit organizations. He is familiar with Quickbooks Desktop and Online Versions.