Gerald W Searle, CPA

Biography

Gerald is a founding partner of the firm Searle Hart & Associates, PLLC.  Mr. Searle started practicing as a CPA in Idaho Falls and has stayed here ever since.  Prior to this, he worked on the family farm in Shelley raising potatoes, grain and sugar beets.  He loves to get his hands into the dirt and now limits his farming to his yard and garden.  Gerald enjoys being outside camping, traveling, family, music and great food.  He is married to Jolynn and they are the parents of ten children and twenty seven grandchildren.  Family get-togethers are always fun and exciting.

Education

Associates Degree in Farm Crops Management from Ricks College
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Idaho State University

Areas of Expertise

Individual, Business, Estate and Trust Income Tax Return Preparation
Tax and Estate Planning
Small Business Consultation
Compilation and Reviews
Pension and Retirement Plans
IRS and State Tax Audit Resolutions

Leadership , Membership & Honors

• Member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member of the Shelley Kiwanis Club serving as President and Treasurer
• Served as Chair for the Idaho Annual Spud Day
• Served as a Board Member and Chair of Development Workshop Inc