Bushnell & Company, Certified Public Accountants
Founded in 1996, Bushnell & Company provides comprehensive tax and accounting services to individuals and small business. More importantly we believe the most powerful tax reduction strategy is education, communication, and advance planning.
Think of us as your personal tax and accounting experts. We do. We know that each client has his or her own set of individual needs so we start by actively listening to your concerns. Then, together, we develop strategies and solutions that solve your problems and help you achieve your goals. And we follow up to measure the success of those strategies and ensure you’re headed in the right direction.
Our ability to explain complex tax and accounting issues in terms that you can understand empowers you to make the right decisions for you and your business and helps you maximize your “bottom line” while minimizing your tax liability.
We make it our business to stay up-to-date on the latest tax and accounting issues by actively participating in professional associations, seminars, training and utilizing the latest technology and on-line resources.
Our business portfolio includes: law, real estate, architectural and engineering firms, construction, asset management and manufacturing companies, advertising agencies, hotels, restaurants, museums, commercial printers, medical services providers, web developers, graphic designers, retail and wholesale companies, not-for-profit organizations and many others.
President and Certified Public Accountant
Ellen Bushnell is passionate about numbers. She's passionate about providing you with sound accounting and tax services. But her real passion lies in her ability to effectively help you learn smarter, more cost-effective ways to manage the financial side of your business and your life. Her warm, friendly, straight-forward manner creates an easy, relaxed atmosphere, while her smart, expert guidance ensures your confidence that the decisions you make are the right choices for you, your family and your business.
A Florida-certified public accountant and qualified as an expert witness in federal court with more than 25 years of experience, Ellen believes in giving back to the community and makes it her business to participate in a large number of professional and civic organizations. In addition to providing inspiration and expertise to organizations in need, her contributions help build a healthy business community that benefits the entire First Coast community as a whole.
Enrolled Agent
Accounting and Tax Coordinator
A small business owner herself, Marti Tyrrel knows first-hand what goes into running a business and she does whatever she can to help you keep yours on track. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping, Marti is a whiz when it comes to QuickBooks and comprehensive tax return preparation. Prior to shifting her focus to business, Marti studied Psychology and English at Hosftra University in Long Island, New York . She joined Bushnell and Company in 2000.
Staff Accountant
Shelley Tiemann is excited about numbers -- especially business-related numbers --and how they can benefit her clients. She joined Bushnell & Company, P.A. in 2002. Since then, she has earned her Associate of Arts degree in Business from Western International University, successfully completed a national income tax course and is currently working on her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Accounting Specialization from Capella University.
Shelley's on-going education and training ensures your compliance with the latest rules and regulations regarding both your business and your taxes. When you work with Shelley, you're working with a self-starter motivated to do things right the first time.