James M Wesolowski, CPA, P.A vs Hughes Snell & Co PA: Services, Pricing and Credentials Compared (2026)
Key Takeaways
- James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA: Evidence Score 60 at 92% coverage. Hughes Snell & Co PA: 54 at 88% coverage.
- Neither says anything about pricing on its site.
- Only Hughes Snell & Co PA names the industries it serves (construction, medical and professional services), on its own site.
Sources cited in this article: Firm's own website, State accountancy board, IRS preparer records, State business registry, DNS check, and our published methodology.
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At a glance
| James M Wesolowski, CPA, P.A | Hughes Snell & Co PA | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank on the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area list | 1 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Evidence Score (out of 100) | 60 | 54 |
| Evidence coverage (%) | 92 | 88 |
| Documented services + buyer fit | 27 of 40 pts | 27 of 40 pts |
| Independently verifiable qualifications | 14 of 20 pts | 0 of 20 pts |
| Operational + pricing transparency | 8 of 25 pts | 12 of 25 pts |
| Verified identity + continuity | 11 of 15 pts | 15 of 15 pts |
| Office locality | Cape Coral, FL Self-reported | Fort Myers, FL Self-reported |
| Software supported | QuickBooks (5 pts) Self-reported | QuickBooks (5 pts) Self-reported |
| Pricing approach published | Not documented | Not documented |
| Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) | CPA firm permit active · AD17196 · Florida Board of Accountancy (DBPR public records download) (8 pts) Third-party | Not verified (searched: State accountancy board) |
| Current QuickBooks ProAdvisor or Xero advisor listing | Not verified | Not verified |
| Entity found in the state business registry | Business registration found: JAMES M. WESOLOWSKI, CPA, P.A. · FL document no. P00000052700 · Florida Division of Corporations · Active (Sunbiz quarterly file of 2026-10-07) (6 pts) Third-party | Business registration found: HUGHES, SNELL & CO., P.A. · FL document no. G52414 · Florida Division of Corporations · Active (Sunbiz quarterly file of 2026-10-07) (6 pts) Third-party |
| Operating 1+ year (registry formation date) | Formed 2000-05-31 (file date of the formation filing of a Florida-formed entity) (5 pts) Third-party | Formed 1983-08-02 (file date of the formation filing of a Florida-formed entity) (5 pts) Third-party |
A search that found nothing reads "Not verified": it is not a mark against a firm (how we search).
Full evidence profile: James M Wesolowski, CPA, P.A · Full evidence profile: Hughes Snell & Co PA
Where they differ
| Scored item | James M Wesolowski, CPA, P.A | Hughes Snell & Co PA |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping (8 pts) | Documented (8 pts) | Not documented |
| Industries served (documented) (5 pts) | Not documented | construction, medical, professional services, property management, real estate, retail, contractors (5 pts) |
| Local / remote model stated (3 pts) | Not documented | Local (3 pts) |
| Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS preparer record (6 pts) | IRS preparer record for James M. Wesolowski · CPA (self-reported to the IRS, not a state license) · business name on the record: JAMES M WESOLOWSKI CPA PA (6 pts) | Not verified |
| Reporting cadence stated (4 pts) | Not documented | Documented (4 pts) |
| Working contact route verified (2 pts) | Not verified | [email protected] (mail server found) (2 pts) |
| Privacy / data-handling page (2 pts) | Not documented | Documented (2 pts) |
What both document
AP / AR; Payroll coordination; Month-end close + reporting; What is included / excluded; Named contact / team
Our read
On the Cape Coral-Fort Myers list, James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA leads Hughes Snell & Co PA by 6 points, 60 to 54. Most of the difference sits in third-party qualifications, where James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA has 14 of 20 points to 0.
James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA works from Cape Coral, works in QuickBooks and has a state registration dated 2000.
Hughes Snell & Co PA works from Fort Myers, names construction, medical and professional services among the industries it serves, works in QuickBooks and has a state registration dated 1983.
Neither site gives us evidence for catch-up work, pricing and onboarding, so raise them with both firms on a first call.
James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA holds an active CPA license or permit on the state's records; the table above links the record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for catch-up work, James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA or Hughes Snell & Co PA?
Neither site mentions catch-up or cleanup work, so ask both before you commit if you're behind.
Do James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA or Hughes Snell & Co PA publish prices?
Neither says anything about pricing on its site. Each profile quotes the page the wording came from.
Where are James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA and Hughes Snell & Co PA based?
Both appear on the Cape Coral-Fort Myers list: James M Wesolowski, CPA, PA lists an office in Cape Coral, and Hughes Snell & Co PA lists one in Fort Myers.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
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