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Firm History
Mil Hamilton and Ed Hoffmaster established our firm in 1954. From humble beginnings in a small office in West Slope the firm has grown to three partners, two professional staff, and a supporting secretarial staff. From the handful of accounts Mil and Ed purchased from a tax practitioner, the firm has grown to serve approximately eight hundred businesses and individuals. Our clientele live and work throughout the Greater Portland Metro area and beyond.
Partners
As you know, our current tax system is constantly changing and evermore complex. In addition to tax changes, there are always increasing and changing accounting requirements. With the combined level of expertise required in the two fields, we have found it impossible to know everything about everything. To meet this challenge, each partner has become responsible for certain areas of practice. We each have a solid knowledge of tax codes and accounting requirements but rely on each other's expertise in situations outside our own specialties. We believe this enhances every service we provide to our clients by providing the combined experience of three professionals.
Bonnie F. Parsons (email)
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Idaho, 1977
Member of the Oregon Society of CPAs
Bonnie joined the firm in 1977 as a staff accountant. Beyond the annual
individual and corporate tax filing and financial reporting, Bonnie has
worked extensively with estate and trust planning, preparation and administration.
She has been involved in the planning of charitable gifts of her clients
including gifts through charitable remainder trusts.
Nick L. Parsons (email)
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Idaho, 1977
Member of the American Institute of CPAs, Oregon Society of CPAs
Nick joined the firm in 1981 after working for a large regional firm for
five years. Nick specializes in working with businesses including preparation
of financial statements, tax returns and consulting in areas that help
a business to operate efficiently and profitably. Nick also works with
businesses in succession planning both within the family structure and
with an independent buyer. With over 30 years of experience with various
types of businesses, Nick continues to provide clients with current ideas
to improve their business and plan for the future.
Carol Knutson
Carol retired as of September 30, 2008. She sends her best wishes to her many clients and thanks you for your years of friendship.
Staff
Patty Mendenhall (email)
Patty came to our firm in May 1996 and has 28 years of experience providing clerical support for certified public accounting firms. She is the first person to greet you at the door and on the phone, and she provides our administrative assistance and keeps the office running smoothly.
Rene McNeil (email)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Iona College, 1999
Rene joined the firm in September 2005. Having spent 4+ years in the accounting departments of two private corporations, Rene adds her knowledge of accounting to the services she performs for our clients. Rene is a licensed tax preparer.
Michelle McDonald (email)
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Linfield College, 2007
Michelle joined the firm in June 2007. Previously, she interned with our firm and with a CPA firm in Washington, D.C. Her experience includes individual and corporate tax, as well as audited, reviewed and compiled financial statements. She is currrently working towards her CPA.
Brian Germer (email)
Bachelor of Science, Business Admin/Accounting, Portland State University, 1999
Brian joined the firm in January of 2009. Brian has nine years of experience in public accounting and previously worked for an Eastside Portland CPA firm where he was the Technical Director. Brian has worked closely with small businesses in providing tax and financial statement services, as well as QuickBooks consulting, accounting system design, audit representation, and tax planning. Brian also writes articles for PDXCPA, a Portland Small Business Tax Blog, and enjoys giving presentations to local business societies and groups. Brian is a CPA licensed in the State of Oregon.
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