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Phillip D. Scrima
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Creswell, Oregon 97426
Based in Creswell, Oregon, Phillip D. Scrima is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing expert financial guidance. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, catering to the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Scrima offers tax reporting services for retirement accounts, a valuable resource for individuals looking to navigate the complexities of their financial portfolios.
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Lisa R. Nearing
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Creswell, Oregon 97426
Lisa R. Nearing is a certified public accountant based in Creswell, Oregon, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. Her practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, including retirement account tax reporting, as well as basic accounting services and tax compliance. Near her, clients include various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises.
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Jason G. Cunningham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Creswell, Oregon 97426
Based in Creswell, Oregon, Jason G. Cunningham is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, serving a diverse range of clients from individuals and families to small and medium-sized businesses. Services offered by Jason G. Cunningham include tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory services.

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.