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CPA Firms for Nonprofits
Tips on Selecting an Auditor
- Pick an auditor who has experience providing financial services to other nonprofit organizations. If there are financial issues particular to your field, find firms that have experience with organizations in your field.
- Ask for a proposal. You should send a letter with the basic financial situation of your organization.
- After you have received proposals, set up interviews with the firms you think would be the best match. Ask who will oversee and perform the audit.
- Be sure that your auditor is willing and able to assist with questions that come up during the rest of the year.
- Evaluate costs. Keep in mind that you often get what you pay for, so don't automatically choose the lowest bid. A pro bono audit may be free but often is not timely. It may also raise concerns with funders if the accountant performing the audit does not understand nonprofit issues.
- Put the agreement in writing. Ask for an engagement letter that details the work the firm is agreeing to perform, the price of their services, and any other items agreed upon, such as the work that needs to be completed before the audit can begin.
Peterson Sullivan
206-382-7707
Offers monthly and quarterly compilations, payroll, payroll and business tax returns, and internal financial statements.
Clark Nuber
425-454-4919
Outsource bookkeeping services including payroll and bill pay. Offers Quickbooks online for clients.
Moss Adams
425-259-7227
Non-profit specialty based in the Everett office. Offers disaster recovery and HR consulting services.
Bader Martin
206-621-1900
Watson & Associates
206-624-2380
Myers Associates
206- 623-6116
Offers accounting system evaluation and implementation, QuickBooks training, and internal control consulting.
Valerie Pickens, C.P.A
206-722-7606
vpickens@yourfinancialsolutions.com
Jeff Anderson, C.P.A
425-844-9130
jeffreya@direcpc.com
An accountant who specializes in working with non- profits in the environmental field.
Jill Summit
206-938-6076
jillsummit@comcast.net
Experience as a financial manager and advisor for nonprofits.
Jacobson Jarvis
206-628-8990
Provides full range of bookkeeping and accounting services for nonprofits including financial reporting, QuickBooks consulting, and year end reviews. Provides trainings on Sage MIP General Ledger system and QuickBooks.
Jones & Associates, CPAs
206-525-5186
judy@judyjonescpa.com
Accounting services for nonprofit organizations, accounting system conversion, and customized staff development and training.
Bedlam Associates
425-806-9464
Accounting and bookkeeping services including payroll and tax preparation. Coaching and consulting on Quickbooks and virtual accounting.
Brad Kirschner, CPA
206-378-1886
Specializes in working with small nonprofits