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2017 Federal & Individual Tax Reform Summary
You may have heard that both the House and Senate recently approved the final compromise tax reform bill. While most...
30 Years of Roy, a Tax Accountant with a Legacy of Passion and Caring
“Go west, young man” a friend advised a teenaged Roy back in his native South Africa. With a stellar swimming...
Revenue Recognition Standard – What Nonpublic Entities Need to Know Today
With autumn upon us in the Pacific Northwest, the accounting community is busy closing the third quarter’s books, updating...
10.26.17 Real Estate Connection
Topic: The Evolution of Vancouver’s Waterfront Development Join us at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Thursday, October 26, 2017, from 3:30pm –...
11.1.17 Construction Industry 2018 Economic Outlook
Topic: An Economic Outlook for the Construction Industry in 2018 Join us at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, from 4:00pm...
How to Write a Killer Resume
There are many things I love about my job: meeting new people; being a warm and friendly voice in a...
10 Years of Trent Baeckl, a Tax Accountant with Drive
Golfing is fun; accounting is boring, or so young Trent Baeckl believed. Now a CPA and tax senior manager, Trent...
Oregon Legislature Passes $5.3 Billion Transportation Funding Bill
On July 6th, 2017 the Oregon legislature passed the $5.3 billion transportation package (Oregon House Bill 2017) which is expected...
Jared Holum Named President of Perkins & Co
Portland, Ore. – June 29, 2017 – Perkins & Co, the largest locally owned accounting firm in Oregon, announces the...
8.1.17 Women and Wine
Topic: Celebrating Women in Business Join us at Windy Hills Winery on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, from 4:00pm – 6:00pm and make...
Have You Thought About Your Retirement Strategy? (Part 3 of 3)
Looking Back as I Start to Look Forward This is the last in a series of three posts I’ve written...
PATH Act Update: Depreciation Provisions Clarified
This past April the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2017-33 which provided additional guidance on several beneficial provisions of the Protecting...
Perkins & Co Expands Business Transition & Succession Planning Services
Portland, Ore. – June 7, 2017 – Perkins & Co, the largest locally owned accounting firm in Oregon, has expanded...
Have You Thought About Your Retirement Strategy? (Part 2 of 3)
Top 5 Lessons I’ll Take with Me Into Retirement This is the second blog post in my three-part retirement series, and...
Have You Thought About Your Retirement Strategy? (Part 1 of 3)
Preparing a Successful Succession Plan within Your Company “I Hope I Die Before I Get Old”. Do you remember this...
6 Easy Steps to Start a Workplace CSA
So what is a CSA? Believe it or not, it’s not accounting jargon. CSA stands for community supported agriculture and...
Celebrating 20 Years – Kimberly Woodside, Real Estate Tax Strategist
Welcome to the fourth installment of our “Perkins Milestones” anniversary series, which explores our employees’ career paths and their time...
15 Years in the Making: A Lookback with Keith Meyers & Drinda Roth
Welcome to the third installment of our “Perkins Milestones” anniversary series. In case you’ve ever wondered why someone would choose...
Preparing For Your First Audit
Chances are if you’re clicking on this post your first time audit is on the horizon. Perhaps you’re expanding your...
AICPA ‘Standing Ovation’ Honors Paris Powell
January 26, 2017 Portland, Ore. – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Standing Ovation program has recognized Paris Powell as one...
2.9.17 Real Estate Connection
Topic: Financing Options — Latest Trends & Challenges Join us at the Skype Live Studio on Thursday, February 9th, from...
Perkins Pointers: Prepare for “Meet the Firms”
Summer has officially ended and school is back in session, which means we’re in full-on “Meet the Firms” season. Not...
IRS Tires of Valuation Disappearing Act
IRS Proposes Regulations Restricting Discounts on Family Transfers Experts have been able to assist families transfer wealth between generations using...
Perkins & Co Continues to Expand Female Leadership Footprint
August 31, 2016 Portland, Ore. – Since its founding in 1986, Perkins & Co has been committed to placing women...