The Tax Reform Act of 2014’s Effect on Nonprofits
In early 2014, Dave Camp, U.S. Congressman and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, unveiled an extensive plan to overhaul the federal income tax code. His legislation is called...
Phone Scams Continue
It is important to us at BPW to keep our clients and community apprised of not only important industry updates but also issues that will protect your confidential information. In a recent news...
The IC-DISC: How Your Foreign Sales Can Save You Tax
If your business exports goods that are made or grown in the United States or performs services in the U.S. for foreign construction projects, there are special tax incentives available...
Regulations Released for Estate and Trust Deductions
The IRS has issued final regulations as to which costs incurred by non-grantor trusts and estates are subject to the 2% floor on miscellaneous itemized deductions. These regulations retain most...
Form 990: How a Nonprofit Can Survive an IRS Audit
"Death, taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them." (Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind) Given my life experiences and chosen profession, I agree with this...
Abel Barragan Recognized as CalCPA YEP of the Year
Congratulations to Abel Barragan on being named...twice! Abel was named Young and Emerging Professional by the Channel Counties Chapter of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA). He didn't...
Electric Cars: Good for Your Tax Return!
In the beginning, the only purpose of the United States income tax was to raise revenue to fund the government. Since that time, our legislators have learned that they can...
Santa Barbara Chamber Nominates BPW as Large Business of the Year
BPW is honored to have been nominated as Large Business of the Year by the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce! The award recipients were announced at the State of the...
BPW Introduces New Online Bill Pay Service
Please welcome our new online bill pay service—gotoBilling! In our continued efforts to enhance our clients' experience, Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) is pleased to introduce a convenient and efficient way...
How Nonprofits Can Fight Fraud
Given the recent economic downturn, is it any wonder that fraud is a hot topic in the news? According to the 2012 Report on Occupational Fraud and Abuse published by...
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP Ranked Among 2026 IPA 300 Firms
SANTA BARBARA, CA -- August 11, 2026 -- Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) has been ranked No. 257 in the 2026 IPA 500, placing the firm among the IPA...
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf Announces Devin Witt as Newest Partner
Devin Witt Promoted to Partner at Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf BPW Announces Leadership Promotion of Longtime Team Member SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW), one of...
GASB Statement No. 103: What It Means for Your Organization
A New Era in Government Financial Reporting Governmental financial statements are a cornerstone of public accountability. They tell the story of how taxpayer dollars were collected, spent, and managed, and...
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Southern California
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf (BPW) is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Southern California by Best...
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP Joins the BDO Alliance USA
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is proud to announce that we have joined the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting, and...
Danna McGrew, CPA Named Pacific Coast Business Times Top Women in Business
We are proud to announce that Danna McGrew has been named a Top Women in Business honoree by the Pacific Coast Business Times. Danna is a Certified Public Accountant who...
John Britton Named Managing Partner at Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP
Longtime Partner and Santa Barbara Native to Lead Firm’s Next Chapter of Growth and Impact Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW), a leading accounting and consulting firm serving Santa Barbara...
Bartlett, Pringle and Wolf, Key Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors in 2025
Introduction and Context In a rapidly changing marketplace, major shifts in tax legislation, real estate, and investment management are shaping how organizations and private investors make strategic decisions. At...
40 Under 40 Honoree: How Michael Shaner is Shaping the Future of Business
In the competitive world of accounting and advisory services, it takes more than technical expertise to truly stand out. When a young professional brings both visionary leadership and a commitment...
Forbes Names Eileen Sheridan 2025 Best in State CPAs
Sheridan honored among top CPAs in California in Forbes’ inaugural Best-In-State list As a leading accounting and business consulting firm serving Santa Barbara and the Central Coast, Forbes announced that...