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Shirley A. Van Dyke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cornelius, Oregon 97113
Based in Cornelius, Oregon, Shirley A. Van Dyke is a seasoned certified public accountant with years of experience providing tailored accounting solutions to entrepreneurs and startups. With a specialization in Small Business Accounting and Individual Tax Services, her services encompass Basic Accounting, IRS Representation, and Financial Statement Compilation. Serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Ms. Van Dyke delivers expert guidance and support to help her clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Linda M. Becking
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cornelius, Oregon 97113
Linda M. Becking is a certified public accountant based in Cornelius, Oregon, with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes tax compliance, financial planning, and general accounting services, which have been instrumental in helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Additionally, Linda offers IRS representation services, providing relief to clients facing tax-related issues and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Francis J. Bernards
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cornelius, Oregon 97113
Francis J. Bernards is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Cornelius, Oregon, with over 10 years of experience serving clients throughout the region. His practice focuses on providing individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. Bernards offers specialized services in basic accounting, individual tax preparation, and tax compliance, leveraging his expertise to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments.
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Patrick J. O'Rourke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cornelius, Oregon 97113
Based in Cornelius, Oregon, Patrick J. O'Rourke provides expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, small and medium-sized businesses in the region. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Mr. O'Rourke offers specialized services in basic accounting, individual tax preparation, and financial planning. His areas of expertise include sales tax compliance, general accounting and advisory, enabling businesses to navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their financial performance.
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Michael J. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cornelius, Oregon 97113
Michael J. Davis is a certified public accountant based in Cornelius, Oregon, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His practice concentrates on basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, catering to the diverse needs of his clients. Mr. Davis is well-versed in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring his clients meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records.

Oregon's progressive CPA market serves a state with no sales tax, strong technology sector, and focus on sustainability. The Oregon Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and 24 hours in technical subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Oregon has graduated individual income tax up to 9.9% and complex corporate tax structure including Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) on gross receipts. Notably, Oregon has no sales tax, simplifying one compliance area but increasing reliance on income taxation. CPAs commonly handle state income tax planning, CAT compliance, multi-state taxation for businesses operating beyond Oregon (especially in Washington), and unique provisions like the Oregon Retirement Savings Plan. Cross-border issues with Washington (no income tax) are extremely common for Portland metro residents and businesses.

Industry Specializations: Technology and software (Portland tech hub), manufacturing (especially semiconductors and sportswear), forest products and timber, agriculture (wine, nurseries, specialty crops), renewable energy, healthcare, tourism and outdoor recreation, and craft brewing are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in technology startup equity planning, sustainable business advisory, or serving the unique needs of Oregon's environmentally-focused economy.

For CPA Professionals: The Oregon Society of CPAs provides resources across the state. Portland dominates the market with technology focus and sophisticated client base, while Eugene, Salem, and Bend offer alternatives with strong lifestyle benefits. The state's progressive culture, outdoor recreation access, and lack of sales tax attract both practitioners and businesses, though high income taxes and cost of living in Portland are considerations. The Vancouver, Washington adjacency creates interesting practice opportunities serving clients across state lines.