Peter McDonald

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Education

Baccalaureate in Commerce, with honors in Accounting – University of Ottawa, Canada

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant – Maryland

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of CPAs - Member

Maryland Association of CPAs - Member

Peter McDonald

CPA

Member of the Firm

Director of Payroll & Accounting Services

With more than 25 years of experience, Peter is a trusted advisor to closely-held and family-owned businesses, as well as their owners and individual clients. His expertise spans accounting, tax, and consulting services, with a particular focus on tax planning strategies, multi-state taxation, entity structuring, and mergers & acquisitions.

Peter joined SEK in 2000 and has been a Member of the Firm since 2015. As the firm’s Director of Payroll & Accounting Services and chair of the Accounting, Consulting & Tax Services Committee, Peter provides leadership in developing the firm’s payroll and accounting offerings while guiding the strategic direction of these key service areas. He focuses on delivering practical solutions and proactive advice that support clients’ long-term goals.

Industries

Community Involvement

Washington County Chamber of Commerce - Treasurer

Q&A with PETER MCDONALD

I grew up in a small town in Canada, then moved to the U.S. shortly after college.
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Being an advocate for clients, supporting them in their business endeavors, and celebrating their successes

Client Testimonials

Peter is always responsive and helpful. He has made our tax preparations much more enjoyable than our previous experience with another firm.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

I can always count on Peter to get back to me quickly with anything we need. He also helps us quickly solve issues for any new circumstance we encounter. Peter is a critical resource for our company and me personally. I pray I can retire before Peter does.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

The service has been excellent during my 7-8 years of being with the firm. I have received prompt attention to emails/phone calls when necessary. Peter has been very professional with me and gone above and beyond with helping me connect with local law firms for help. I am very pleased with our business relationship.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

I appreciate so much the prompt response to my calls. I have peace of mind when my tax forms are completed. Peter is very knowledgeable. I feel very comfortable asking him questions. He does make tax season a breeze for me.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

Peter handled our return quickly and professionally despite relatively short timeframes and my unfamiliarity with the documents needed to do so. He did a great job for new clients and I have already recommended him to several neighbors.

A Hagerstown Accounting Services Client

Peter is always professional yet pleasant. He never makes me feel rushed when I meet with him. If I ask questions, he is always very helpful. He is very punctual with his appointment times. Peter is very knowledgeable about tax laws, even in other states, which gives me peace of mind when my taxes are completed.

A Hagerstown Accounting Services Client

Peter is a terrific guy. Outstanding professional. I trust him completely and am certain that he always provides the best possible help. 11/10 always.

A Hagerstown Accounting Services Client

Peter has made himself available to us for our questions and concerns. He puts it in layman's language for us which is very helpful.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

Peter McDonald is always responsive to our needs and provides the expert advice that we need. I would absolutely recommend SEK and its services.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

Peter McDonald is by far one of the most professional and conscientious advisors I have on my personal and business financial team. He explains things in a way that is understandable to those of us non-accountants, and is extremely knowledgeable on both my individual financial/tax issues as well as my previous company.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

Peter has always gone above and beyond to answer my calls or return my message promptly. He is efficient and always pleasant to work with.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

On many occasions I have still received answers to questions from Peter when I have received his out of office messages. Him taking the time to make sure questions are answered even when he is on vacation is pretty amazing!

A Hagerstown Tax Client

I am not sure that Peter ever sleeps or takes a day off. He seems to always be there and answers emails, night, day, or weekend. His responses are professional, kind, and always on point. We are so happy we chose SEK and very happy we have Peter as our accountant. Thank you, Peter!

A Hagerstown Tax Client

Exceptional friendliness and professionalism from Peter McDonald and quick, accurate responses to my inquiries.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

Peter McDonald is always patient and answers my questions (even when they probably seem dumb to him). Most importantly, I trust Peter. I have been with SEK for over 20 years and have recommended it to many people.

A Hagerstown Tax and Accounting Services Client

Peter has been exemplary in his service and professionalism.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

No matter what concern I have when I call Peter, he is always very helpful and provides me with the correct answer.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

Peter has done so much for me over the years.  There has never been a situation or problem that he has not helped me work through and gotten resolved.

A Hagerstown Tax and Accounting Services Client

He keeps the business relationship business-like and the personal relationship friendly and caring.

A Hagerstown Tax Client

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