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Carolyn M. Bell, CPA

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Carolyn M. Bell, CPA

Carolyn joined the Firm in June of 2012 in the client advisory department. Through her role as Partner and advisor to her clients, Carolyn helps her clients reach their personal and business goals by providing a comprehensive suite of accounting and advisory needs. Carolyn oversees everything for her clients from bookkeeping to outsourced accounts payable, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and helps her clients make management decisions daily that foster growth and success. In addition to having significant experience in veterinary accounting, Carolyn offers expertise in general accounting, corporate and individual tax preparation and tax planning, sales tax, payroll tax and advises on corporate and personal finance.

Carolyn values her client relationships and enjoys being fully immersed in the operations to help understand the actions needed to exact desired results. Carolyn’s commitment to consistent action and being adaptable to changing circumstances is what helps her clients succeed.

Professional Affiliations:

  • New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) – Member
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
  • Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce – Board Member
  • Women’s Leadership Alliance – Committee Member
  • Leadership Dutchess Graduate – 2023

Education:

  • Mount Saint Mary College, Bachelor of Arts
  • RSM Accelerators

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant, New York
  • QuickBooks Online Advanced Certification
  • Power BI University Certification – RSM

Awards:

  • Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce – 40 Under 40 Honoree 2024

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