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Janet E. Scott, CPA, MST

Senior Manager

Top 5 Things to Know About Janet

  • Brings more than 40 years of public accounting experience
  • Advises high-net-worth individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates
  • Provides guidance on complex estate and wealth transfer matters
  • Serves clients across a diverse range of industries
  • Known for her thoughtful communication and long-standing client relationships

Janet Scott has spent more than four decades helping clients navigate complex tax, accounting, and estate planning matters with confidence. Her experience, combined with a thoughtful and approachable communication style, has enabled her to build enduring relationships with clients and colleagues alike. She is particularly valued for her ability to guide individuals and families through sensitive planning discussions with clarity and care.

Janet provides tax, accounting, audit, and consulting services to partnership, corporate, nonprofit, and high-net-worth individual clients. Her work spans a variety of industries, including real estate, wholesale and retail sales, manufacturing, and professional services. In addition to her business advisory work, Janet has extensive experience in trusts and estates, including fiduciary income tax returns, estate and gift tax filings, estate planning, and trustee responsibilities. Her broad perspective allows her to help clients coordinate tax, financial, and wealth transfer considerations as part of a comprehensive long-term strategy.

Clients rely on Janet for her technical expertise, steady guidance, and commitment to helping them make informed decisions that support both their personal and financial goals.

  • Tax Planning & Compliance
  • Estate & Trust Planning
  • Fiduciary Tax Services
  • Estate & Gift Tax Returns
  • Audit & Assurance Services
  • Business Advisory Services

  • Master of Science in Accounting, Bentley College
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bentley College
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • New England Society of CPAs
  • Former Member, Helvering Society Tax Roundtable
  • Former Member, Construction Committee, New England Society of CPAs

The long-term client relationships I’ve developed is what I enjoy the most today. Down the road a few years, I look forward to a long, happy retirement of taking it easy- hopefully with a new puppy.

Outside of Work

Outside of work, Janet enjoys spending time with her seven grandnieces and grandnephews, as well as her dogs. Family has always been an important part of her life, and she values every opportunity to create memories and stay connected with those she loves.

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