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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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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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Welcome to Tax Season 2023

  Tax Season 2023 officially begins on Monday, January 23, 2023 when the IRS will begin accepting and processing returns.   We hope that everyone in California is safe and...
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Accounting Today Names BPW a ‘2022 Best Midsized Firm to Work For’ 10 Years Running

SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 15, 2022 – Bartlett, Pringle, & Wolf, LLP (BPW) was recently named one of the “2022 Best Midsized Accounting Firms to Work For” by Accounting Today....
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Crystal A. Knepler Named Partner

SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 1, 2022 – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW), a leading accounting and consulting firm based in Santa Barbara, CA, is pleased to announce the...
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A Fresh Look at Retirement Withdrawal Rules

Strict rules govern the timing of retirement account withdrawals. These rules may change in the near future with a new bill moving through Congress, but meanwhile, here's what you need...
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BPW Named Among Accounting Today’s 2022 Top Regional Leaders

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) is excited to share that the firm was recently named one of the “Top Regional Leaders” by Accounting Today for the seventh year in...
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Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency has been in the news a lot lately as it continues to gain traction as an alternative currency. Many are considering whether this is the time to invest in...
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The Spousal Lifetime Access Trust: A Near-Perfect Tool?

The Spousal Lifetime Access Trust is not one of the better-known trusts but has become a popular estate planning strategy for families. A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) is an...
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Advantages of a Cost Segregation Study

Whether putting up a new building or renovating an existing one, companies are discovering that they can strengthen their balance sheets by doing a cost segregation study. A cost segregation...
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Pass-Through Entity Updates Webinar

We have been closely following the new filing requirements being issued from the IRS, as well as recent California tax law changes.   California legislators expanded the California elective pass-through...
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Tax Alert Webinar: Find Out What the New IRS Guidance and CA Tax Law Changes Mean for Your Business

Thursday, March 3 1:00pmLive Webinar   SIGN UP NOW Are you curious about…how California's recently passed SALT workaround provisions expanded tax-saving opportunities for partnerships and S Corps? Should your business...
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