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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How doc-link Document Management Saves You Time and Money in the Audit Process

October is here and that means lots of trick and/or treats, year-end audits, bowls full of candy in the break room, Weight Watchers on speed dial and the annual pilgrimage...
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Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to our team members on their recent promotions! 2015 proved to be a successful year for our team members, with seven well-deserving employees advancing to the next level in...
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Make Green ($) by Going Green with doc-link, Document Imaging Software

Have you noticed how the Accounts Payable world is starting to move from the hard copy paper and filing cabinet model to an electronic process? It's not just convenience; it's...
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Stacey Gumley Named One of the 40 Under 40

Congratulations to BPW Audit Manager, Stacey Gumley, who was recently named one of the 2015 40 Under 40 by the Pacific Coast Business Times! Since 2001 this award has recognized...
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Being Skeptical: Is it Really a Bad Thing?

We have all met people who we would consider a "Debbie Downer" or a "Doubting Thomas." These types of people are known for their skepticism and doubt about most or...
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Eileen Sheridan Featured in CalCPA Magazine

We are pleased to spotlight Partner Eileen Sheridan on the cover of last month’s California CPA Magazine for her article, “No Good Deed…Taxation of Gifts and Bequests from Employers.” The...
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New California Credit: College Access Tax Credit

A new California tax credit became available in 2014 for both individuals and businesses who contribute to the College Access Tax Credit Fund (CATC), which is administered by the California...
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Charity Navigator: Giving Your Organization a Facelift

Charity Navigator, an online exempt organization rating website, is used by donors and members of the public as a "go to" location for information about nonprofits. With just a few clicks,...
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Recent Court of Appeals Decision Highlights Loophole in California’s Prop 13

California's Proposition 13 was originally billed as a way to keep elderly fixed-income homeowners in their homes by preventing the government from sharply increasing their property taxes. The proposition capped...
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BPW Named doc-link for Dynamics Partner of the Year by Altec

We are proud to announce that Altec Products, Inc. has named BPW as their doc-link for Dynamics Partner of the Year! One of BPW's newest services, doc-link, integrates document management with your business system, creating a paperless...
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