About Us
History
Edwards, Faust and Smith, CPAs was formed in 1991 by CPAs who came from a large reputable firm and wanted to provide accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services to small and mid-size businesses and individuals at the same professional standard provided by larger firms.
By 1993, the firm had grown from small beginnings to our office on Union Street in Bangor, Maine. A few years later, EFS had developed into much larger organization through acquisitions of other firms and successful referrals from happy clients. Our staff has increased to include seven full-time employees and six part-time paraprofessionals.
Under AICPA size standards, we are now included in the medium-high category of CPA firms nationwide.
Although larger in size, our focus over the last 30+ years has been and continues to be providing our clients quality professional services with a personal touch.
Personnel
Penn State, Masters in Accounting
University of Maine, Bachelor’s Degree
Certified Public Accountant
Audit Manager, Peat Marwick, New York
Manager, Berry Dunn
Founding Partner, Edwards, Faust & Smith
Technical Auditing and Accounting
Manufacturing, Distributors, Retail, Non-Profits, and Health Centers
Washington Lakes Watershed Association, Board Member
Bangor Lion’s Club – Member/Past President
First United Methodist Church – Trustee
FinnAm Society of Midcoast Maine
Finnish Heritage House
Kayaking, Hiking, Investments
University of Southern Maine – Bachelor’s in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
Auditor, Berry Dunn
Technical Auditing and Accounting
Manufacturing, Distributors, Retail, Non-Profits, and Health Centers
Government Compliance Auditing
Orrington Center Church – Treasurer/Deacon
River of Life Bible Camp – Volunteer
Gardening, Reading
California State University – Hayward
Bachelor’s in Business Administration/Accounting
Senior Audit Supervisor – Grant Thronton
Senior Audit Supervisor – Deloitte
Chief Financial Officer – Hanor Farms
Assistant Controller – Smithfield Foods
Certified Public Accountant licensed in California & Maine
Corporate, Nonprofit, and Governmental Auditing & Attestation
Tax Planning and Return Preparation
QuickBooks
University of Maine
Bachelor’s in Latin, Summa Cum Laude
Trinity College, Dublin – Classics Program
Banking and IT Experience at Fleet Bank and Camden National.
Accounting & Tax Research
Amicus, Board Member
Northern Penobscot County Beekeepers Association
Gardening, Beekeeping, Monarch Butterflies, Reading, Baking
Warren Wilson College – Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies
University of Maine – Certificate in Accounting Studies
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
Hiking, Sailing, Paddling, Gardening
University of Maine, Masters in Fine Arts
Colby College, Bachelor’s Degree
Vice President, Shadow Distribution
Print Shipping Coordinator, Maine International Film Festival
Individual Tax Preparation
Hiking, Film, Music, Reading
Carleton College, Bachelors in Mathematics
Continuing Education in Accountant & Taxation
Senior Staff Accountant, Hollingsworth & Associates, CPA
Tax Preparer, Sole Proprietor
Individual and Business Taxation
QuickBooks
University of Maine
Master of Business Administration, concentration in Public & Nonprofit Management
Bachelors in Business Administration/Accounting,
Eastern Maine Community College – Digital Graphic Design
Business Manager – Osher Environment Systems
Accredited Small Business Consultant
Nonprofit Accounting, Sustainability in Business, QuickBooks, Sage 50, Wave Accounting, Square
Bangor Beautiful, Treasurer/Secretary
Bangor Greendrinks, Board Member
City of Bangor Tree Board, Member
Friends of Lower Kenduskeag Stream (FOLKS)
Penobscot Climate Action Advisory Committee, Member
Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS) Advisory Committee, Member
University of Maine – Bachelor’s in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance
Thomas College – Associate’s in Banking
Internal Audit, Banking, Insurance, Investments
Chief Internal Audit and Compliance Officer – Camden National Bank
Office Management
Sage 50 Accounting Software
Banking, Insurance, and Investment Matters
Boy Scouts, Troop 8 – Treasurer
FinnAm Society of Midcoast Maine
Finnish Heritage House
Washington Lakes Watershed Association
Guitar, Finnish Language, Hiking
Additional Staff
- Albert Faust, Ex-Officio Founding Partner
- Donna Chellis, Staff Accountant