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Media Office
Rose Tree II, 1400 N Providence Road Suite 1040 Media, PA 19063
610.565.1120 / info@barszgowie.com

Chadds Ford Office
411 Old Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610.388.7800/ info@barszgowie.com

William (Bill) Gowie, Jr., CPA, MT

Managing Partner

Bill Gowie

Biography

Bill began his career in 1995 as an intern at Eugene Steger & Associates while earning his bachelor’s degree from West Chester University (WCU). Through his internship, Bill developed a passion for business accounting and consulting. After completing his undergraduate degree, Bill began working as a staff accountant under the direction of Managing Partner Eugene Steger. He went on to complete his Master’s in Taxation at Villanova University. 

In 2001, at 26 years old, Bill partnered with Steger to form Steger, Gowie & Company. In 2017, Steger Gowie & Company merged with Merves Amon and Barsz to form Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F). The firm now employs over 50 professionals.

With over 20 years of management, consulting, and accounting experience, Bill has firsthand knowledge of effectively operating a profitable business. He oversees a team of tax professionals as well as his own book of business. In 2021, he was named Small Businessperson of the Year by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

Gowie specializes in tax preparation, planning, and business consulting for both small and medium-sized businesses. He has developed industry expertise in medical practices and has spoken at various dental association conferences and meetings. He has been quoted in American Express Open Forum about financing a dental practice. 

As an award-winning business owner with an action-oriented mindset, Bill serves as a trusted and respected partner to his clients. 

Professional Highlights:

  • Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Small Businessperson of the Year, 2021
  • Board Member, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, 2013-2021
  • Board Member, Haverford Partnership for Economic Development, 2018-2020

Designations: 

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware 
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 
  • Member, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) 

Education: 

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 
Bachelor of Arts, 1997 

Villanova University
Master of Taxation, 2000 

Personal Facts:

  • Resides in Haverford Township with his wife and three children
  • Enjoys playing in poker tournaments 
  • Loves Philadelphia sports 

Staff describes Bill as: 

  • Honest 
  • Dedicated 
  • Straight-forward 



With our tax, accounting, auditing and consulting solutions, we can help you solve even the most complex challenges and achieve financial stability.

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