About / Firm Leadership / Luke Martin
Luke Martin
CPA
Member of the Firm
Tax & Accounting Services
Chambersburg, PA
717.263.3910
Luke specializes in tax compliance, accounting, and business consulting services for small businesses. He also has experience with closely-held businesses in the construction and manufacturing industries, multistate taxation, financial institution taxation, preparing financial statements and related reports on internal controls, and compliance and management advice.
Luke serves on the firm’s State and Local Tax (SALT) Committee and Technology Committee. He has spoken at conferences and seminars on banking taxation issues.
Quick Facts
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs - Member
- Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs - Member
Community Involvement
- Chambersburg Area Development Corporation – Treasurer, Assistant Secretary
- Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce – Past Board Member, Past Board Chair
- Shook Home and the Quarters of the Shook – Past Board of Directors, Past President, Finance Committee, HR/PR Committee, Property Committee
- King Street United Brethren Church – Past Personal Relations Committee
- Shalom Christian Academy – Past Finance Committee, Past Board of Directors
- Chambersburg Chamber Foundation – Past President, Past Treasurer, Past Board of Directors
- Chambersburg Noontime Lions Club – Past President
- Franklin County Leadership – Past President
- Greater Chambersburg 21st Century Partnership – Past President
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant – Pennsylvania
Education
- B.S. Accounting – Shippensburg University
Work Highlights
- Year joined SEK: 1990
- Year admitted as a Member: 2005
Q&A with Luke
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When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Accountant and Professional Soccer Player
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What are your hobbies?
Watching soccer and football, hiking, kayaking, hunting, and anything beach-oriented
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What is on your bucket list?
Travel to Alaska and Switzerland
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What is your favorite quote?
"Sometimes we're tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths."
My Industry Specialties
- Construction
- Financial Institutions
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Real Estate
- Closely-Held Businesses
My Service Specialties
- Business Accounting & Advisory
- Tax & Compliance
- State & Local Taxes
- M&A Advisory
- Outsourced CFO
Client Testimonials
It is the personal service that has kept us loyal each year. Luke and everyone in the Chambersburg office know how to take care of us. They know us and our needs. It is always great to be greeted by name and treated like a VIP.
A Chambersburg Tax Client
Luke has been a trusted advisor and extremely helpful with our tax preparation and answering questions. Always available.
A Chambersburg Tax Client
Our taxes have been a bit complicated and Luke Martin has competently advised us through the past 10+ years.
A Chambersburg Tax Client
Luke has always answered my questions and is also willing to ask questions and get answers if something is not immediately known to him.
A Chambersburg Tax Client
Your firm has been doing our taxes for some time now. Luke Martin has prepared our taxes, calls with any questions, explains everything in detail, and made it as easy and expeditiously as possible to get correct paperwork filed while saving everything he can for us. Wonderful to do business with!!
A Chambersburg Tax Client
I appreciate Luke's help every tax season. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and always goes above and beyond to address my questions and concerns.
A Chambersburg Tax Client
Luke Martin has always provided wonderful service for us and communicates with us any questions to help him get us the refund we deserve.
A Chambersburg Tax Client
Luke shares his knowledge with the client and his expertise is apparent.
A Chambersburg Tax Client