Meet Mary-Jean K. Parnell, CPA, CCA – CTCPA Women's Awards Winner – Experienced Leader
Mary-Jean K. Parnell, CPA, CCA
SRC, Certified Public Accountants, P.C.
Mary-Jean is a Partner at SRC, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., providing both tax and assurance work to a vast array of industries. In addition to serving her clients, she currently serves as the partner in charge of the firm’s System of Quality Management and is responsible for developing and monitoring the firm’s policies and procedures for the accounting and auditing practice.
What inspired you to pursue the CPA career path?
I have always liked math and numbers. I took my first accounting course in high school and decided then that would be my focus. I grew to enjoy public accounting while working in a local firm where the work was varied and always changing, while creating client relationships, some of which have lasted more than 40 years.
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?
My proudest professional achievement would have to be becoming a partner. After working reduced hours for 20 years starting in the early ‘90s to raise my family, I returned to full-time work and was soon thereafter asked to join the partnership.
What is your next major goal?
As I prepare for the conclusion of my CPA career, my priority is to successfully transfer my expertise to the firm’s next generation of leaders, thereby ensuring the enduring legacy and continuity of our practice.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
I enjoy hiking, especially in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and spending time with my grandsons.
Mary-Jean hiking with her grandsons.