About / Firm Leadership / Peter McDonald
Peter McDonald
CPA
Member of the Firm
Co-Director of Accounting Services
Hagerstown, MD
301.733.5020
With more than 20 years of experience, Peter works as a trusted advisor for closely-held and family-owned businesses, their owners, and individual clients. His focus is providing accounting, tax, and consulting services. Peter advises on tax planning opportunities, multi-state taxation, choice of entity structure, and mergers and acquisitions. He also has experience assisting clients with Canadian income taxes.
Peter provides local leadership as Member-in-Charge of the firm's Hagerstown office. He is also a member of the firm's Accounting, Consulting, & Tax Services Committee.
Quick Facts
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs - Member
- Maryland Association of CPAs - Member
Community Involvement
- Washington County Chamber of Commerce - Treasurer
Writing Engagements
- Important Reporting Reminders When Preparing 2020 Forms W-2 (January 2021)
- New Form 1099-NEC (January 2021)
- IRS Releases 2020 Form W-4 Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (January 2020)
- New Overtime Rules Effective January 1, 2020 (January 2020)
- Pennsylvania 1099-Misc Withholding Tax Requirements (January 2020)
- Sage 50 & QuickBooks Desktop Updates (January 2020)
Recent News
- Peter McDonald Named Maryland's Accountant Advocate of the Year
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant – Maryland
Education
- Baccalaureate in Commerce, with honors in Accounting – University of Ottawa, Canada
Work Highlights
- Year joined SEK: 2000
- Year admitted as a Member: 2015
Q&A with Peter
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Where are you from?
I grew up in a small town in Canada, then moved to the U.S. shortly after college.
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What is your favorite sport to watch?
Hockey
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What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Being an advocate for clients, supporting them in their business endeavors, and celebrating their successes
My Industry Specialties
- Closely-Held Businesses
My Service Specialties
- Payroll Processing
- Business Accounting & Advisory
- Tax & Compliance
- QuickBooks Consulting
- Outsourced CFO
Client Testimonials
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