David A. Mereness, CPA.
Manager Partner
Dave graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida in 1982. He passed the CPA exam in 1983 and became certified in the state of Florida in 1984. He began working for the firm in 1983 and is now the managing partner. Dave is primarily responsible for audits, reviews, compilations, cost analysis, and other management services, and income tax reporting for a broad-based clientele. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and on the board of the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives. Dave has been involved in numerous professional, church, social, civic, and youth athletic organizations and currently serves as treasurer for the local district Little League.

Lois W. Farrell, CPA.
Partner
Lois graduated with honors from the University of Alabama and began her career in Birmingham, Alabama working for one of the then "Big Eight" accounting firms, Ernst and Ernst (now Ernst and Young). In 1977, she relocated to Florida and worked in private industry until "semi-retiring" in 1984 to raise her 3 children. She began working for our firm in 1996 and became a partner in 2006. Lois has a wide range of experience in auditing, tax, small business and QuickBooks consulting, and accounting for homeowner and condominium associations. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. When the schedule permits, Lois enjoys kayaking, hiking, and traveling with her family.

 
Pieter J. Dearolf, CPA
Pete founded the firm in 1970. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Florida Atlantic University in 1967. He has been active in numerous professional, civic, social, and Christian organizations on a local and regional basis and currently serves on the board of the American Bible Society. He has extensive experience in agricultural cooperatives, exempt organizations, small business, and individuals, including auditing, accounting, tax, and financial planning. Pete is semi-retired and enjoys traveling with his wife, Wanda, and getting together with his family.