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Gregory L. Jakeman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport, Washington 99156
Gregory L. Jakeman is a certified public accountant (CPA) providing accounting services to individuals and families in Newport, Washington, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience, he offers general accounting and advisory services, including financial planning and basic accounting services. In addition to these services, Jakeman provides expert retirement account tax reporting to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Gayle L. Cagianut
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport, Washington 99156
Gayle L. Cagianut is a certified public accountant based in Newport, Washington, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise includes compiling financial statements, ensuring sales tax compliance, and offering basic accounting services to meet the unique needs of small to medium-sized businesses. With a focus on business tax services, Gayle assists clients across various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
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Terry L. Schmidt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport, Washington 99156
Terry L. Schmidt is a licensed CPA and accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Newport, Washington. He provides specialized accounting services to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises, with a focus on basic accounting needs, tax compliance, and financial planning. Services offered include financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and retirement account tax reporting, catering to the unique needs of small business and individual clients. With expertise in tax planning and compliance, Schmidt helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
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John D. Jordan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport, Washington 99156
Practicing as a certified public accountant in Newport, Washington, John D. Jordan has over 10 years of experience providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His specialization includes offering basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, ensuring clients have accurate financial records and comply with tax regulations. In addition to his core services, Jordan provides valuable IRS representation, facilitating resolution of tax disputes and minimizing financial burdens on his clients.
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Kenneth R. Rux
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport, Washington 99156
Based in Newport, Washington, Kenneth R. Rux provides comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Rux specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. His expertise in general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation enables him to provide tailored solutions for businesses seeking to improve their financial management and planning processes.
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Rocky A. Stephens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport, Washington 99156
Based in Newport, Washington, Rocky A. Stephens provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 10 years of experience, Stephens specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, assisting clients with their complex financial needs. His expertise in tax planning and consulting, combined with general accounting and advisory services, enables him to offer tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of each client.

Washington's thriving CPA market serves a no-income-tax state with robust technology, aerospace, and international trade sectors. The Washington State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 4 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Washington has no state income tax but relatively high sales tax (including Business & Occupation tax on gross receipts) and complex local tax variations. CPAs focus on federal tax compliance, B&O tax (which applies to gross receipts regardless of profitability), sales and use tax, and preserving Washington's tax advantages. The concentration of technology companies creates strong demand for equity compensation planning, stock option taxation, and serving employees with restricted stock units. Multi-state issues are common, particularly with Oregon which has high income tax but no sales tax. Cross-border tax planning for Vancouver, WA (no income tax) versus Portland, OR (no sales tax) creates unique opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Technology and software (Seattle tech hub), aerospace and aviation (Boeing), international trade and logistics (major Pacific Rim port), healthcare systems, agriculture, forest products, tourism, manufacturing, and professional services are key practice areas. Seattle CPAs often specialize in technology startup accounting, equity compensation, venture capital, or serving the unique needs of employees at major tech companies with complex stock grants.

For CPA Professionals: The Washington Society of CPAs provides extensive resources across a geographically diverse state. Seattle dominates the market with technology concentration and sophisticated client base commanding top compensation, while Bellevue, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver provide alternatives. The no-income-tax advantage attracts both practitioners and clients (especially from California and Oregon), though high cost of living in the Puget Sound area is a consideration. The combination of major technology companies, international trade, and Pacific Northwest lifestyle creates dynamic opportunities. The state's continued growth and business-friendly reputation maintain strong demand across practice areas.