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Showing 31 to 40 of 69 CPAs in Walla Walla, Washington
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Jeffrey T. Bolander
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Based in Walla Walla, Washington, Jeffrey T. Bolander has provided accounting services to clients for over 15 years. His practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance. Bolander's expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, serving a range of business structures, from family-owned enterprises to S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
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John R. Edwards
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Based in Walla Walla, Washington, John R. Edwards is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience delivering expert accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, with a focus on supporting the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses across various business structures. Edwards' services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as general accounting and advisory, to ensure clients receive comprehensive financial guidance.
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Riett B. Jacks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Based in Walla Walla, Washington, Riett B. Jacks provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over [number of years] years of experience in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, Riett B. Jacks offers expertise in tax planning and consulting. The firm also specializes in retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and optimize tax efficiencies.
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Scott A. Adams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Based in Walla Walla, Washington, Scott A. Adams is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services. His expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, catering to various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual clients and families. Adams also specializes in tax planning and consulting, particularly in retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Edwin D. Mccaw
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Edwin D. Mccaw, a certified public accountant based in Walla Walla, Washington, has over 10 years of professional experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, with a focus on ensuring accurate financial statement compilation and effective sales tax compliance. Mccaw's services encompass bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and other accounting essentials tailored to meet the specific needs of his clients.
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Myrtle M. Parent
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Myrtle M. Parent is a certified public accountant based in Walla Walla, Washington, with extensive experience in providing financial guidance. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, Parent excels in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance. Her expertise includes sales tax compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the Walla Walla area.
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Sarah T. Mcclure
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Based in Walla Walla, Washington, Sarah T. Mcclure is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in tax planning and consulting. Her expertise extends to individual tax services, small business accounting, and basic accounting services, serving various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mcclure's work also encompasses IRS representation, helping clients navigate tax-related issues and disputes.
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David A. Vargas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Based in Walla Walla, Washington, David A. Vargas is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His expertise includes providing individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation services to mitigate tax disputes. With a focus on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, he serves a range of clients, from individuals and families to family-owned enterprises.
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Gary D. Ferrel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Gary D. Ferrel is a certified public accountant based in Walla Walla, Washington, with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and families. His specialization includes basic accounting services, such as financial statement compilation, and individual tax services, including retirement account tax reporting. As a tax compliance expert, Ferrel helps entrepreneurs and startups navigate complex tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate and timely tax returns.
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Kenneth L. Hatch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Based in Walla Walla, Washington, Kenneth L. Hatch is a seasoned accountant with years of experience in accounting and taxation. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services to entrepreneurs and small, medium-sized businesses in the region. With expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, Hatch assists clients in navigating complex tax regulations and ensuring compliance.

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.