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BPW Helps Spread Holiday Cheer at Junior League’s Festival of Trees

Santa Barbara, CA – BPW sponsored a Christmas tree at the first annual Festival of Trees to support the Junior League's efforts to improve youth literacy in Santa Barbara. It was a...
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Deducting Charity-Related Expenses

Most people are aware of deducting charitable contributions, but did you know that you may also be able to deduct various expenses incurred while doing charitable work, including travel expenses?...
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Ellyn Cole Named One of the 40 Under 40

Congratulations to Ellyn Cole, who was recently named one of the 40 Under 40 by the Pacific Coast Business Times! This award recognizes up-and-coming business and community leaders within the Tri-Counties. Ellyn...
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John Britton Honored by Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North

Santa Barbara, CA – BPW Partner, John Britton, was recently honored with the Vocational Service Award by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North. He received this award as recognition...
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Points to Remember When Planning Your Estate

It is on your list of things to do, but something always comes up. Estate planning is something you know that you should do but never seem to find the...
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BPW Donates to Develop Africa

BPW turned a printer mistake to good use by donating over 1,500 gold pens to school children in Sierra Leone, Africa. Through the Develop Africa and Door of Hope organizations,...
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California Franchise Tax Board Strikes Again

One of the few benefits that entrepreneurs and investors were able to take advantage of in California was the partial state income tax exclusion on the sale of stock for...
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Danna McGrew Named one of the Top Women in Business

Congratulations to BPW Partner Danna McGrew, who was named one of the Top 50 Women in Business by the Pacific Coast Business Times! This award recognizes female business leaders within...
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2013 Community Appointments

Santa Barbara, CA â€“ Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf's team members announce their 2013 community appointments on various nonprofit boards. As one of BPW's core values, we believe that it is important to give back...
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Proposition 30 Imposes Additional Taxes Retroactively & Increases Sales Tax

On the November 2012 Ballot, 55.3% of Californians voted YES on California Proposition 30. It is estimated that Prop. 30 will raise on average an additional $6 billion in annual...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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