What Papers do You Need to Save?
Sometimes it feels good to get rid of clutter, especially this time of year when the holidays tend to bring more into the house. Cleaning out papers we have kept...
DOL Reveals Key Change for Tipped Workers
Employees in occupations where gratuities are common, such as restaurant waitstaff, have long fallen into a special category when it comes to minimum wage rules. Government regulations allow "an employer...
What To Know About the New Lease Accounting Standard
Every day that passes marks less time for private companies to get ready for ASC 842, the new lease accounting standard. Private companies will have to comply with this standard...
Credit for Other Dependents: A CTC Alternative
The IRS is reminding families about the Credit for Other Dependents, a tax credit available to taxpayers for each of their qualifying dependents who cannot be claimed for the Child Tax Credit....
Document Management and Recordkeeping for Nonprofits
If you work for a nonprofit that's funded by grants or donations, you need to keep iron-clad records in order to account for every penny if you're ever audited. However,...
Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals
President Biden's proposed infrastructure plan does not explicitly raise estate taxes. Instead, it ends the step-up in basis that wealthy taxpayers often use to minimize the tax on inherited wealth....
The Future of Global Minimum Tax and Multinational Corporations
The "race to the bottom" of international tax rates may soon come to an end. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is working with countries across the globe on a...
Are You Ready To Retire Early?
Maybe your job, even your entire sector, has disappeared in 2020's economic turmoil. Or perhaps you are just reaching a point at which you are ready to take the next...
A New Frontier in Cryptocurrencies: What are NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens — a player in the shadowy cryptocurrency world — have increasingly been making their mark. But what are they, and how do they work? Why were they used to buy...
The Future of Commercial Real Estate
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on commercial real estate. Some sectors of the industry, such as industrial property, remained vibrant, while office and retail space showed a decline....
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...
Strategic Tax Planning: How the OBBBA Influences Future Business Decisions
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, ushers in myriad changes to the U.S. tax code and stands as the largest overhaul since...
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP Named One of California’s Best Workplaces for 2025 by Best Companies Group
Santa Barbara, CA- Best Companies Group recently recognized Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) as one of California’s Best Workplaces for 2025—a honor that highlights organizations across the state committed to...
Britton and Schmoller Recognized as Top Professional Service Leaders on Central Coast
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is pleased to announce that John Britton, CPA and Rosemary Schmoller, CPA have been named among the 2024 Who's Who in Professional Services by the...
Eileen Sheridan Named a 2024 Managing Partner Elite by Accounting Today
SANTA BARBARA, CA – Accounting Today magazine recently named Eileen Sheridan, CPA a 2024 MP Elite, an annual award recognizing top managing partners in the accounting industry. The report features...
INSIDE Public Accounting Ranks BPW Among Top 300 Firms in US
SANTA BARBARA, CA – INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) recently ranked Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP No. 300 on the IPA Top 500, an annual list of the top 500 CPA firms...