Connected professional accountants, llc.

certified public accountants

Formerly Lewis, Poe, Moeller, Gunderson & Roberts, LLC.

 

With our experience, we provide services to a broad range of industries. As a local business, client confidentiality is paramount and we take many precautions when it comes to safely and securely managing your information. As a full service certified public accounting firm, we strive to provide our clients with service above and beyond their expectations.

Tax

  • Individuals

  • Limited Liability Companies

  • General & Limited Partnerships

  • Corporations

  • Estates & Trusts

  • Not-for-Profit Organizations

Financial Statements

  • Audited Financial Statements

  • Reviews

  • Compilations

  • Agreed-Upon Procedures

Consulting

  • Business Consulting

  • Estate planning

  • Retirement Planning

  • Conservatorship

  • Payroll Services

  • Bookkeeping Services

  • Quick Books ProAdvisor

 

Our roots

 

After nearly 70 years in business and numerous name changes due to retirements and additions of new partners, we have decided to change our name for the last time.  Lewis, Poe, Moeller, Gunderson & Roberts LLC is now Connected Professional Accountants, LLC. Even though our name has changed, our commitment to outstanding professional service and community support remains the same.

1951 - James G. Eveson and Charles A. Snyder create Eveson and Snyder, CPA’s.

1965 - Terry Lincoln joins the firm.

1966 - In the midst of a disastrous fire that consumed the entire office, James Seydel moves from Nebraska to join the firm.

1974 - The firm name is changed to Eveson, Snyder, Lincoln & Company as Terry Lincoln becomes a partner.

1976 - James Seydel becomes a partner and Brent Lewis joins the firm as a junior partner.

1979 - Mike Moeller joins the firm.

1982 - Brent Lewis becomes a full partner, changing the firm name to Eveson, Snyder, Lincoln, Seydel and Lewis, CPA’s.

1994 - Mike Poe joins the firm.

1998 - Mike Poe becomes partner.

1999 - Mike Moeller becomes a partner and the firm name is changed to Snyder, Seydel, Lewis, Poe, Moeller, LLC.

2001 - Brent Gunderson joins the firm.

2004 - Brent Gunderson, at age 25, becomes the youngest person in the history of the firm to become partner. The firm name changes to Seydel, Lewis, Poe, Moeller and Gunderson, LLC.

2008 - Yvonne Roberts joins the firm.

2010 - Chelsea Herron joins the firm.

2014 - Yvonne Roberts becomes the first woman partner at the firm, changing the name to Lewis, Poe, Moeller, Gunderson and Roberts, LLC.

2016 - Chelsea (Herron) Hewitt becomes a partner.

2018 - After six different name changes the firm adopts the permanent name, Connected Professional Accountants, LLC.


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Our Office

1121 Adams Ave

P.O. Box 1024
La Grande, OR 97850

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CLOSED for lunch hour 12:00-1:00

Tax Season Hours:

February - Tax filing deadline

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Open during lunch hour

 

COVID-19:

Our top concern during these uncertain times is the health and safety of our clients and our staff. In response to COVID-19 we are offering some options to help with social distancing:

  • You can mail your information to: P.O. Box 1024, La Grande, OR 97850

  • You can email your information to: CPAOffice@lagrandecpa.com

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office, 541-963-4191.

 

Contact Us

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office during business hours at (541) 963-4191.

Please feel free to send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible. We will use your feedback in the professional growth of our firm and staff. If you need immediate assistance please call our office. Thank you.

Telephone:

(541) 963-4191

Fax:

(541) 963-9434

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Our Team

Brent M. Gunderson, CPA

Owner/Member

bgunderson@lagrandecpa.com

Michael R. Poe, CPA

Owner/Member

mpoe@lagrandecpa.com

Chelsea A. Hewitt, CPA

Owner/Member

chewitt@lagrandecpa.com

Yvonne K. Roberts, CPA

Owner/Member

yroberts@lagrandecpa.com


Lindsey Cole, CPA

Manager

lcole@lagrandecpa.com

Mindy S. Davis, CPA

Quality Control Manager

mdavis@lagrandecpa.com

Kim Justice

Office Manager

kjustice@lagrandecpa.com

Scott Bisenius

Payroll Manager

sbisenus@lagrandecpa.com

Missy Keller

Senior Staff Accountant

mkeller@lagrandecpa.com

Lena Eckstein

Senior Staff Accountant

leckstein@lagrandecpa.com

Diana Bautista

Senior Staff Accountant

dbautista@lagrandecpa.com

Erin Voss

Senior Staff Accountant

evoss@lagrandecpa.com

Meghan Devore

Staff Accountant

mdevore@lagrandecpa.com

Morgan Correa

Staff Accountant

mcorrea@lagrandecpa.com

Amy McCants

Payroll Specialist

amccants@lagrandecpa.com

Ann Hays

Staff Accountant

ahays@lagrandecpa.com

Izzy Hays

Administrative Assistant

CPAoffice@lagrandecpa.com

Currently hiring for:

Well established, progressive firm is looking for the following persons to join our team.

Experienced Staff Accountant

The ideal candidate will be an experienced CPA with strong skills, excellent work ethic, and attitude that "no job is too big or too small." The firm has been in existence almost 70 years and has tremendous growth opportunities.

Experience and skills requirement:

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and a CPA license with 3-5 years of experience in the field of public accounting.  Solid written and verbal communication skills, ability to pay attention to detail and maintain confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to interact professionally with outside contacts. The position will participate in all aspects of audit and tax services.

Pay will be dependent upon experience.

To apply send resume to:

Connected Professional Accountants, LLC

ATTN:  Yvonne Roberts, CPA

PO Box 1024

La Grande, OR 97850

Or email to:  yroberts@lagrandecpa.com