Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Concord, NH
Carew & Wells was founded in 2007 by Karen Carew and Robin Wells, combining decades of public accounting experience to create a client-centric alternative to traditional firms. Our approach prioritizes personalized service, collaborative relationships, and tailored solutions for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. With expertise in audits, tax planning, and advisory services, we focus on understanding each client's unique needs to deliver actionable insights and long-term value. Our team's diverse backgrounds and industry-specific knowledge enable us to address complex financial challenges while maintaining the highest professional standards.We emphasize transparency, proactive communication, and continuous support throughout the year, not just during tax season. By integrating accounting, tax, and strategic planning, we help clients achieve their financial goals while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through unqualified peer reviews since inception and partnerships with legal, financial, and nonprofit organizations. We believe in building enduring relationships through trust, expertise, and a dedication to exceeding expectations in every engagement.
Services
Audits
Tax Planning
Accounting Solutions
Financial Reporting
Forensic Accounting
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized accounting solutions tailored to your unique business needs
- Our team holds CPA certifications and specialized credentials like Certified Fraud Examiner
- We maintain unqualified peer review ratings for audit quality since 2007
- Our professionals bring collaborative law and forensic accounting expertise
- We provide year-round financial guidance, not just seasonal tax services
What people say
Personalized service
Expertise
Collaborative relationships
Year-round support
Thorough audits
Services
Financial Reporting
Our financial reporting services combine rigorous audit standards with practical business insights. We conduct audits that minimize operational disruption while delivering clear recommendations for risk management and process improvement. With unqualified peer reviews since 2007, our team ensures accurate financial statements and compliance with regulatory requirements. Clients benefit from our experience working with nonprofits, government entities, and businesses of all sizes.
Tax Planning
We provide comprehensive tax planning solutions for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. Our approach addresses federal and state compliance while optimizing tax positions through strategic planning. Services include succession planning, charitable giving strategies, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance. Our team stays current with evolving tax codes to ensure clients receive accurate, forward-looking advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
Accounting Solutions
Our scalable accounting solutions adapt to each client's needs, from basic bookkeeping to CFO-level advisory. We offer QuickBooks ProAdvisor support, month-end reconciliations, and system implementation assistance. By handling day-to-day accounting functions, we enable business owners to focus on core operations while maintaining accurate financial records and real-time business performance insights.
Business Advisory
Beyond traditional accounting, we provide strategic business advisory services including forensic accounting, fraud prevention, and collaborative law support. Our team assists with business acquisitions, succession planning, and complex financial disputes. With expertise in nonprofit operations and government contracting, we help organizations navigate regulatory challenges and implement sustainable financial practices.
People
Karen Carew
Partner
CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner with 15+ years of audit experience. Serves diverse clients from small businesses to $14M+ revenue corporations. Former adjunct professor and active member of AICPA and NHCPA.
Robin Wells
Partner
CPA with 20+ years in public accounting. Specializes in collaborative law and financial planning. Serves on professional boards and provides strategic guidance for businesses and nonprofits.
Mary Stawicki
Tax Preparer
Prepares individual and trust tax returns with attention to detail. Holds education degrees and 15+ years of international experience. Focuses on accurate, timely service to reduce client stress.
Chris Ohidy
Senior Associate
Accounting graduate pursuing CPA certification. Combines technical expertise with client relationship focus. Active in community accounting education and outdoor recreation advocacy.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audits, reviews, compilations, and scalable accounting solutions including bookkeeping, CFO services, and QuickBooks support for businesses of all sizes.
How are you different from traditional accounting firms?
We combine technical expertise with personalized service, focusing on long-term client relationships rather than transactional interactions. Our team offers collaborative law expertise and industry-specific insights.
Do you serve clients outside New Hampshire?
While based in Concord, we serve clients across multiple states through secure digital communication and remote collaboration tools while maintaining compliance with all jurisdictions.
What tax services do you provide?
We handle individual, corporate, nonprofit, and estate tax returns, including complex filings for multi-jurisdictional businesses and strategic tax planning for asset preservation.
How do you handle document exchange securely?
We use encrypted client portals, secure physical dropboxes, and traditional mail/fax. Never email sensitive documents; our systems ensure confidentiality while maintaining compliance.
