Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker

1974

The Founders: Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker is a different kind of firm because its founders set out to make it so. Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker (Berry Dunn) put down strong Maine roots as a progressive, entrepreneurial firm of certified public accountants and business consultants.


Veterans of large firms, Burch Dunn, Bob Berry, and Mike McNeil understood the enduring qualities of their experience, but wanted true adaptability and the entrepreneurial energy of a new firm. They aspired to build a firm that: was client and community focused; had its roots in Maine; provided national caliber expertise to its clients; stressed employee satisfaction and emphasized balance between work and personal life; and, made community service an integral part of their lives.

1983

Continued Growth: Berry Dunn bring in Chester M. Kearney and Company’s Bangor office adding Larry Parker to the masthead. Larry is still active in the Firm and plays a prominent role in the Portland and Bangor communities.
1995

New Hampshire Expansion: Berry Dunn combines with Smith, Batchelder & Rugg in New Hampshire. The Firm establishes two additional office locations in Manchester and Lebanon and increases the firm size to 200 Employees and a client base throughout northern New England.

1998

Recognition: Burch Dunn’s extraordinary community commitment is recognized posthumously when one of the region’s most innovative elementary schools is named in his honor.


2000

Going Global: Berry Dunn joins HLB International. HLB International is a worldwide organization of professional accounting firms with members and correspondents in over 100 countries. Member firms have access to the resources of similar firms in other parts of the world, and can collaborate to provide excellent client service.

2002

A Boston Presence: Berry Dunn opens an office at 60 State Street, right in the heart of the financial district and government center. Berry Dunn is positioned to serve clients and work with referral sources closer to their home bases.

2005

Mike McNeil Scholarship Fund: In recognition of Michael McNeil's retirement from Berry Dunn, the Maine Health Care Association established a scholarship program in his name. The scholarship fund is targeted for students pursuing post secondary education in nursing and other areas critical to long term care.

2006
USM School of Business and Berry Dunn Create Partnership: Berry Dunn and the University of Southern Maine School of Business create a position to further develop partnerships that support the educational needs of students and business professionals, the Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker Distinguished Fellow of Accounting and Taxation, which is to be held by a senior faculty member in the School of Business who demonstrates a record of high-quality teaching


2007

New Services Offered: Berry Dunn announces a new strategic partnership with Bedford Capital Consulting to provide engineering-based cost segregation studies to real estate owners. The Firm also announces the expansion and formalization of our executive recruiting and human resources consulting services. The Human Resources Consulting practice provides a full range of employee relations and executive level financial and information technology position recruiting to clients.