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Our Staff

Susan M. Watson, CPA
Principal
518-372-9518 ext. 303

Heather A. Peterson, CPA
Principal
518-372-9518 ext. 302

Christine A. Gorgen, Accountant
Sr. Staff Accountant
518-372-9518 ext. 301

Susan A. Alexson
Administrative Assistant
518-372-9518 ext. 300

Kenneth C. Ashe, CPA
Staff CPA
518-372-9518 ext. 304

Carolyn B. Scott, CPA
Staff CPA
518-372-9518 ext. 305

 

 

 

Susan M. Watson, CPA

Susan WatsonAreas of Expertise

  • Individual and Fiduciary Income tax preparation
  • Estate, gift and trust taxation
  • Accountings for estates, trusts and guardianships
  • Tax resolution

Personal Profile

Susan has a personality that fits well with the areas of practice she specializes in. Her compassion and uplifting attitude is appreciated by clients who come through our door overwhelmed by a problem or circumstance and leave feeling confident that they have the help they need for the task at hand.

Education and Professional License

New York State
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, 1988

State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York

M.S., Corporate Tax, 1998

College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York
B.S., Accounting, Magna Cum Laude, 1986

Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, New York
A.A.S., Paralegal Studies

Additional Professional Experience

Watson, Peterson & Company CPAs, PLLC, Schenectady, New York
Member/Owner in company established July 1, 2009.

Susan M. Watson, Certified Public Accountant, Schenectady, New York
Sole Practitioner, 1991 - 2009.

C. L. Marvin & Company, P.C., Schenectady, New York
Tax Accountant, 1987-1991

Clark C. Wemple & Vito C. Caruso, Attorneys at Law, Schenectady, New York
Paralegal, 1978-1987

Professional Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Board Member, Ballston Spa National Bank
Schenectady County Community College Paralegal Advisory Board Member
Planned Giving Advisory Board WMHT
Kiwanis Club of Schenectady - Former Treasurer
2009 Business & Professional Women's Foundation Recipient of "Woman of the Year" Award
Trustee, Heritage Home for Women

 

Heather A. Peterson, CPA

Heather PetersonAreas of Expertise

  • Individual and Fiduciary Income tax preparation
  • Estate, gift and trust taxation
  • Accountings for estates, trusts and guardianships
  • Small business set up

Personal Profile

Heather has a style that combines a professional attitude with humor. Her approach is to take the time and listen to the client in order to understand their needs and objectives. Once the mission is clear, she is tenacious about getting the job done.

Education and Professional License

New York State
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, 2009

College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York
B.S/M.S., Accounting, Magna Cum Laude, 2006

Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, New York
A.A.S., Accounting, 1999

Additional Professional Experience

Watson, Peterson & Company CPAs, PLLC, Schenectady, New York
Member/owner in company established July 1, 2009.

Susan M. Watson, Certified Public Accountant, Schenectady, New York
1991 - 1999 Paraprofessional
1999 - 2009 Staff Accountant

Professional Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Estate Planning Council of Eastern New York

 

Christine Gorgen, Sr. Staff Accountant

Christine Gorgen, Sr. Staff AccountantPersonal Profile

Chris is a true team player who is focused on getting the job done.  She has a knack for keeping clients on track and making sure deadlines are kept.  She specializes in preparing clients for delinquent tax resolutions. Her employment history in business management enhances her ability to work with financial details.

Education

Siena College, Loudonville, New York
B.B.A., Major in Accounting, 1980

Additional Professional Experience           

Watson, Peterson & Company CPAs, PLLC, Schenectady, New York
Staff Accountant. from July 1, 2009 to present.

Susan M. Watson, Certified Public Accountant, Schenectady, New York
Staff Accountant, 2001 - 2009

Gary P. DiCresce & Associates (Mutual of New York)
Office Manager

R.T.A. Corporation (Wholesale Distributor)
Credit Manager

 

 

Susan Alexson, Administrative Assistant

Susan AlexsonPersonal Profile

Susan (the other one) is an outstanding first impression of our firm.  She is friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and dependable.  She greets clients with a smile no matter how busy the office gets.  Susan worked as an operations supervisor before coming to our firm.  Her experience with numbers, investments and public relations is an invaluable asset to the firm.

Additional Professional Experience           

Watson, Peterson & Company CPAs, PLLC, Schenectady, New York
Administrative Assistant, July 1, 2009 to present.

Susan M. Watson, Certified Public Accountant, Schenectady, New York
Administrative Assistant, 2004 - 2009

Bank of America, Glenville, New York:
Branch Supervisor, 1980 - 2004

 

 

Kenneth C. Ashe, CPA

Kenneth C. Ashe, CPAAreas of Expertise

  • Individual and Fiduciary Income tax preparation
  • Estate, gift and trust taxation
  • Accountings for estates, trusts and guardianships

Personal Profile

Ken has worked with Susan and Heather since 1991.  He has an incredible eye for detail and “excels” at accountings that require detailed spreadsheet work. He is the go to guy for getting our software to perform better and more efficiently.  His preparedness, patience and ability to work with clients are carried over from his long career as a Niskayuna middle school math teacher.    

Education and Professional License

New York State
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, 1988

State University of New York Oneonta, New York
B.S. Education May 1971
M.S. Education May 1972

Russell Sage, New York
B.S. Accounting May 1984
Omicron Delta Epsilon, Honor Society in Economics May 1985

Additional Professional Experience

Watson, Peterson & Company CPAs, PLLC, Schenectady, New York
Senior staff CPA from July 1, 2009 to present

Susan M. Watson, Certified Public Accountant, Schenectady, New York
1991 - 2009 Subcontracted

Niskayuna Central School District, Niskayuna, New York
Math Teacher, 1972 - 2005

C. L. Marvin & Company, P.C., Schenectady, New York
Tax Accountant, August 1986 - August 1988

Kenneth C. Ashe, CPA
Sole practitioner, 1988 - present

Professional Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants

 


Carolyn B. Scott, CPA

CarolynPersonal Profile

Carolyn works with us during our busy tax season.  Carolyn spent many years working as an international auditor all over the world. She is inquisitive and takes the time to understand the information given to her.  Our clients appreciate Carolyn’s special attention and light personality. 

Education and Professional License

New York State
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, 1987

Syracuse University, New York
B.S. Accounting/Management Information Systems, Cum Laude 1985

Additional Professional Experience           

Watson, Peterson & Company CPAs, PLLC, Schenectady, New York
Tax accountant, July 1, 2009 to present

Susan M. Watson, Certified Public Accountant, Schenectady, New York
Tax Accountant, 2008 - 2009

Anderson Worldwide SC, London, England
Area Finance Manager for Europe, Middle East, India, Africa Area.

Arthur Anderson, London England
UK Finance Controller for the Arthur Anderson UK Assurance and
Business Advisory practice.

Gateway 2000, Sydney, Australia
Acting Chief Financial Officer for newly acquired business operation.

Coopers & Lybrand, Sydney Australia
Senior Audit Manager.

Coopers & Lybrand, London England:
Audit Manager

Coopers & Lybrand, Syracuse, New York
Audit Manager

Professional Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants


 
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