About Us
Scott G. Oropeza, C.P.A.
Managing Partner
James H. Hill, Jr., C.P.A.
Partner
Justin Nicholon Nicholson, MBA
Partner
Nicholas Badyna, MBA
Partner
Scott G. Oropeza, C.P.A.
Managing Partner
EXPERIENCE
- 40+ years of experience in public accounting profession
- Experience in all aspects of tax planning and preparation
PROFESSIONAL
- Current Board of Directors Member, Centennial Bank
- Past President, Florida Keys Chapter of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Past Board of Governors Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Past Key West Advisory Board Member, TIB Bank
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Government Finance Officers Association
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting, Florida State University
- Continuing professional education as required by State Board of Accountancy
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- Past President & Past Director, Key West Rotary Club
- Past Director, Key West Rotary Club Foundation
- Director, Rural Health Network of Monroe County
- Key West Chamber of Commerce
- Past Director, Keys Cancer Foundation
- Past Director, Montessori Charter School
- Past Director, Easter Seals of Monroe County
- Past Director, Police Athletic League
- Key West Innkeepers Association
- Military Affairs Committee
James H. Hill, Jr., C.P.A.
Partner
EXPERIENCE
- 30 years of experience in public accounting profession
- 30 years of experience in governmental, non-profit and small business audits
- 30 years of experience in taxation, including individual, corporate, non-profit and estate tax preparation and planning
PROFESSIONAL
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Arizona certificate 13975
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida certificate 43383
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member, Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA)
- Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
- Government Finance Officers Association
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
- Continuing professional education as required by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Arizona State Board of Accountancy, Florida Board of Accountancy and firm policy, including the 80 hour government accounting and auditing continuing professional education requirements
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- Past Treasurer & Board of Directors Member; current Fireworks Committee member, Rotary Club of Key West
- Florida Keys Chapter Past CPE Liaison, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Leadership Monroe County, Class XV graduate
Justin Nicholon, MBA
Partner
EXPERIENCE
- 6 years of experience in public accounting profession
- Experience with numerous tax disciplines, including the preparation of Tax Provisions for publicly traded companies
- International corporate and individual forms relating to the ownership of foreign businesses and financial assets
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting, Florida State University
- Master of Business Administration, Concentration on Accounting, Nova Southeastern University
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- Current member of the Rotary Club of Key West
- Founding member & Current Board of Directors member for Key West Young Professionals
Nicholas Badyna, MBA
Partner
EXPERIENCE
- 6 years of experience in public accounting profession
- Focus on real estate funds, including partnership structuring and reporting
- International partnership tax matters and cross-border considerations
- Individual and corporate income tax compliance and advisory
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting cum laude, Florida State University
- Master of Business Administration, Florida State University
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- Member of Miami Seminole Club, FSU's Official Alumni Association Chapter in Miami Dade County
- Current member of the Rotary Club of Key West
- Founding member & Current Board of Directors member for Key West Young Professionals