How To Use a CPA as an Expert Witness
A CPA may be called upon as an expert witness to render a professional opinion, whether in a deposition or at trial. Expert witnesses may be engaged in many types...
Tips for a Quicker End to Your Mortgage
If you're serious about paying off your mortgage quickly, realize that every dollar you add to your regular payment each month puts a bigger dent in your principal balance—and you...
Annuities: Know the Pros and Cons
Some love annuities, some hate them, but there's no denying that many find them useful, and they often form part of an estate plan. Before making a decision, it's a...
Congress Loosens PPP Loan Restrictions
Congress recently passed legislation to loosen some of the restrictions that came with the popular Payroll Protection Program; the president signed it into law on June 5. The new law...
Do You Need a Will and a Trust?
Everyone wants to protect their families, even after they pass from this world. That’s the purpose of estate plans. But how do you know whether all of the elements of...
Team Member Spotlight
Congratulations to Ana Cook for completing the Insurance Academy Series with OneDigital! Ana wears many hats with the firm; and now her role as an HR Administrator has been elevated...
Crystal Knepler Named One of the 2019 40 Under 40
Congratulations to BPW Tax Manager Crystal Knepler on being named one of the 2019 40 Under 40 by the Pacific Coast Business Times! This award recognizes up-and-coming leaders in the...
Team Member Spotlight
Congratulations to our team members on their recent promotions! A total of 13 team members took the next step in their career with BPW. Alexander Brunek was promoted to Senior...
Team Member Spotlight
Congratulations to BPW Partner Tracey Solomon and BPW Supervisor Tiffany Ann Goodall on their recent awards and well-deserved recognition. Tracey was named one of the 2019 Top 50 Women in...
BPW Named Best Place to Work
We are proud to have earned the recognition of Central Coast Best Places to Work by the Pacific Coast Business Times for the third consecutive year! With over 70 years...
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...