Robert Marple Jr., CPA - Firm Professional

Bob Jr. is a graduate of the University of Arizona with over 30 years of experience in the practice of public accounting working with a variety of individuals and their businesses, estates, and trusts. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Washington State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Areas of expertise include tax return preparation and tax planning for businesses, individuals, estates, and trusts. Bob Jr. also provides business improvement services, limited personal financial planning, general technology consulting, and ethical will services.

In addition to his practice focus, Bob Jr. is an avid user of technology and directs firm use and implementation of new technology. Bob Jr. is listed on Linkedin, has a Facebook site, and also has recently created a blog. You may view his blog by going to bobmarple.com for some of his business and personal thoughts and recommendations.

Bob Jr. has been involved in many community groups and organizations. He is a past president of the Kennewick Kiwanis Club, Benton-Franklin Chapter of the American Cancer Society, Planned Giving Council of Eastern Washington, and Benton-Franklin Humane Society. He has also provided volunteer services for the United Way, Boy Scouts of America – Blue Mountain Council, Mid-Columbia Library Association, and Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society.

Bob Jr.'s family consists of wife Sue Anne, stepson twins Justin and Brandon (& Brandon's wife Amy), and daughter Katie Anne. Justin is currently working in the Tri-Cities selling cars for Tim Bush Motor Co. Brandon is a graduate of Central Washington State University with a degree in aviation and is currently in the Navy stationed at Whidbey Island with his wife Amy. Katie Anne is currently in high school (please console Bob Jr. when you see him next as his little girl is growing up and will be driving this year) and plays the piano.

Personal interests of Bob Jr. include family activities, listening to music, playing the piano, photography, astronomy, reading (many topics), and playing cards with his poker buddies.

Bob Jr. is getting started with a personal blog to share information and opinions on a wide variety of topics. You may find his personal blog under the URL: bobmarple.com