David Bushman, CPA
David Bushman is the founder and managing partner of Bushman Accounting and has been involved in accounting and finance since 2006.
He graduated from the University of Utah with a Masters Degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Taxation. He also attended Utah Valley University and graduated with a Bachelors in Accounting.
David worked in the operations department for a local bank in Utah county for almost four years while attending college. Upon graduating with his masters degree he was hired as a tax auditor for the Utah State Tax Commission where he performed corporate tax reviews and audits for five years.
After the state of Utah David worked in public accounting with a small CPA firm in the Salt Lake area for two years.
These experiences have allowed David to have a greater perspective on the many regulatory requirements individuals and businesses owners face. His experience as a tax auditor gives him advanced knowledge as to what government agencies are looking for from bookkeepers, on a tax return and how to navigate government reviews and audits.
David also saw the value for clients to have a CPA that is educated in various areas of business; he also has a Life and Health Insurance license, Series 6 and 63 licenses.
David grew up in Utah and loves spending time with his family. He lived in Holland for a year in his youth and served an LDS mission in McAllen, Texas speaking Spanish. His love for the outdoors was increased when his family built a cabin near Yellowstone National Park and considers Montana his second home. He enjoys getting to know and serving those in his community, playing sports, four wheeling and snowmobiling.
Fae Whitaker
Fae has developed into the role of Bushman Accounting’s main bookkeeper and office manager. She has extensive experience in start-up businesses and companies that need to catch-up on months or even years of bookkeeping work. She has a knack for designing or re-designing bookkeeping systems that help owners take their businesses to greater levels.
With a professional and friendly attitude, Fae makes the bookkeeping process understandable for clients. Her goal is to help business owners focus on their dollars and find ways to cut expenses and increase revenue while being able to enjoy life outside of their business.
Fae continues to pursue her Accounting Degree at Utah Valley University. Working for Bushman Accounting keeps Fae busy, but she enjoys playing board games and watching movies with her husband and two kids.
Pam Sparks
Pam has been a resident of Utah for over 27 years, having grown up in Colorado. She started her bookkeeping career working for small companies. For the last six years, Pam has worked as the General Manager for a successful property management company. While at the property management company, she maintained the books, payroll and HR for the various companies they owned. This opportunity helped her develop methods to organize, create and run successful accounting practices for various businesses simultaneously. She has a passion for investigating issues and resolving problems. We are excited for the level of desire, knowledge and skills she brings to Bushman Accounting.
Pam and her husband own a successful small business in Utah County where she continues to process payroll and manages the books for that company. She spends her free time hanging out with her husband & dogs, spending quality time with her grandkids, quilting, 4-wheeling or simply just relaxing.
Meika Boogert
Meika grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah. In her youth, she was highly involved in music and the arts and decided to make it a career. She began teaching music lessons while she was in high school and after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in music from the University of Utah, she continued to teach private lessons throughout Utah County.
Meika’s bookkeeping career started as she did the books for her own company. She saw the value of staying organized and enjoys helping business owners see an overall picture of their business and profitability. Throughout her bookkeeping career she has had opportunities to learn about a wide variety of industries and companies.
Meika continues to teach piano, violin, voice and guitar. She is also involved in professional and community choirs and symphonies. She loves living in Utah and enjoys the outdoors, exploring the mountains or spending time on the lake. In the winter, she enjoys spending time indoors playing games with friends and family or reading a good book.
Aidaly Watts
Aidaly ( I-Da-Lee) grew up in Nephi, Utah where she was involved in dance, tumbling, and small town activities. At a young age, she was involved with her family’s trucking business, translating documents (English to Spanish), AR & AP, and many other small business tasks. Aidaly has been involved in many aspects of accounting for businesses and each one she enjoys. From a young age, she always enjoyed working with numbers. While working at a local bank as an internal auditor, she graduated with her Bachelors from UVU in Accounting.
During her free time, Aidaly spends her time with family and listening to a good book/podcast. Aidaly is fluent in speaking and reading Spanish.