Springfield Accountants, Philadelphia Accounting, Philadelphia CPA

	ROBERT B. SIMPSON, CPA Managing Partner rsimpson@brinkersimpson.com Bob Simpson is the founding partner of Brinker, Simpson & Company. He earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting from LaSalle University, and a Masters of Science in Taxation from Widener University. Bob has been the Managing Partner of the firm since 1991, and has guided the firm through two acquisitions. Bob is a member of the AICPA, PICPA, Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants and National Public Accounting Association. His responsibilities include firm administration and policies, external reporting activities and the management and oversight of the staff's involvement in attest, consulting, and tax series engagements. Bob designs the firm's continuing education programs, and has led several seminars for clients in such areas as "Real Estate investing," "Planning for College Costs," "Benefit planning," and other internally developed seminars. He participates in many career day events at local high schools and universities and sits on several non-profit boards. Bob was elected Auditor of Springfield Township in 2007. Bob and his wife Eileen and their three children reside in Springfield.

	MICHAEL W. SIMPSON, CPA Partner msimpson@brinkersimpson.com Michael joined Brinker, Simpson and Company in 1995 and became a Partner of the firm in 2002. He graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from LaSalle University. His emphasis includes tax and business consulting. He frequently consults with clients on such matters as income tax planning, financial and retirement planning, general business planning and succession planning. Michael serves as treasurer for events sponsored by the alumni association of his Alma matter, Cardinal O'Hara High School. He is President of the Springfield Country Club's Golf Advisory Board; Committeeman for Springfield Township; Member of Holy Parish Counsel; and founding member of PROS (Professional Referral Organization of Springfield). Michael also sits on the Executive Board of The Stewards' Alliance. Michael and his wife Mary live in Springfield with their two children.

	MATTHEW F. MINGEY, CPA Partner mmingey@brinkersimpson.com Matt joined Brinker, Simpson and Company in 1992 and became a Partner of the firm in 2002. Matt graduated from Saint Joseph's University where he received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting. Matt concentrates his practice on auditing, review and compilation engagements and tax compliance for business and individual clients. Matt is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants and an Associate Membership with the Association of Fraud Examiners. He also serves as Treasurer for Keystone Charities Fund, a non profit organization formed to help children with medical needs and issues, and is the founding President of The Springfield Community Development Corporation, a non profit organization formed to maintain and improve the quality of life for all residents of Springfield. Matt currently resides in Springfield with his wife Susan and children Matthew Jr. and Alexis.

	ANTHONY J. MITCHELL, CPA Partner amitchell@brinkersimpson.com Anthony Mitchell has over thirty years of accounting, auditing and tax experience providing high quality, proactive and personalized service to a wide variety of clients ranging from small to mid-size companies in various industries. His background in public accounting gives him a unique perspective into the financial, tax and business needs of owners that enables him to deliver strategic business and tax planning advice tailored to the owner's specific goals and current needs. He has been a CPA for over twenty-five years and is an active member of both the American and Pennsylvania Institute of CPA's. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Villanova University. Anthony resides in Havertown, Pennsylvania with his wife Mary Ellen, a reading specialist, and three daughters.

	LINDA A. SCAFIRO, CPA Partner lscafiro@brinkersimpson.com Linda Scafiro has twenty five plus years experience in public accounting, serving a range of clients from sole proprietors to large privately owned businesses with locations in multiple states. She has provided all aspects of public accounting and tax services to clients ranging from small to mid-size closely held companies in various industries, with a concentration in the healthcare accounting industry. Linda's career in public accounting gives her the expertise to assist business owners with their startup, growth, financial, tax and planning needs. Linda graduated from LaSalle University in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting. She has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1990, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Linda, her husband Joe and children live in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.

	KERRI EDWARDS Senior Accountant kedwards@brinkersimpson.com Kerri is a graduate of Widener University where she received a Bachelor's of Science degree in accounting. She is a staff accountant for the firm and is responsible for individual and corporate tax preparation, bookkeeping functions and financial statement preparation for our clients. Kerri has previously worked for Main Line Health as a staff accountant and as a bookkeeper for several small businesses in Delaware County. Kerri is currently pursuing her CPA licensing. She lives with her husband and children in Drexel Hill.

	HANNAH S. LEESE Director of Marketing hleese@brinkersimpson.com Hannah has been the Director of Marketing for the firm since 2004. She develops and implements all of the firm's marketing initiatives as well as provides marketing services for the firm's clients. A graduate of Drexel University, where she received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration, Hannah has close to 20 years experience in Marketing. She is an active member of the Association for Accounting Marketing.

	AIMEE MARCHAND Supervisor amarchand@brinkersimpson.com Aimee is a graduate of Philadelphia University where she received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting. As Supervisor for the firm, Aimee brings many years of experience in small business accounting systems, individual income tax planning and preparation, payroll tax filings, and corporate taxes for businesses and high net worth individuals. Aimee is a regular volunteer for PICPA sponsored events to assist individuals in tax preparation.

	KRISTEN MCCABE Senior Accountant kmccabe@brinkersimpson.com Kristen is a graduate of Cabrini College and received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting. A Senior Accountant with the firm, Kristen specializes in the accounting and tax planning functions for corporate and individual business and tax clients. Kristen emphasizes services for start up and emerging business clients, and guides the clients through regulation issues and set up of operating systems. Kristen is a regular volunteer for PICPA sponsored events to assist individuals in tax preparation.

	THOMAS MCGARRIGLE Senior Accountant tmcgarrigle@brinkersimpson.com Tom received his Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting from Saint Joseph's University. He is a Senior Accountant for the firm and provides financial statement and tax planning services for businesses and individual clients. Tom is very active in the Delaware County political process.

	ANNE MCPEAKE Office Manager amcpeake@brinkersimpson.com Anne has been with Brinker, Simpson & Company since 1991. Anne is the lead Administrative Assistant and is responsible for client relations and development, processing of firm correspondence and tax returns, financial statement preparation and development of firm operating systems. She received her Notary Public license in 2007 and offers notary services. Anne also facilitates the firm's annual Adopt-A-Family program.

	KATIE PARRY Senior Accountant kparry@brinkersimpson.com Katie received her Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from Saint Joseph's University. Katie specializes in the set up and implementation of small business accounting software systems and works with our emerging businesses to install accounting controls. She also assists with the design and enhancements of the firm's quality control system.

	JAMES J. ROMANO Supervisor jromano@brinkersimpson.com Jim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Neumann College with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting. As Supervisor for the firm, Jim's many years of experience include an emphasis on financial statement preparation, tax research and compliance of client accounting systems for individual and corporate clients.

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