Name
Charles Perkins
Company
Charles G. Perkins, CPA
E-mail
Contact Charles Perkins (Charles G. Perkins, CPA)
Website
http://www.charlesperkinscpa.com
Office Phone
(206) 228-1988
Cell Phone
(206) 422-5504
Address
Burien, WA, 98166
Description
CPA specializing in helping small business's succeed. There are many ways to improve cash flow and manage taxes. I have both practical experience and actively remain current on new regulations.

Background & Intro

I am a CPA with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxes.  My firm specializes in helping small to mid-sized companies improve their cash flow, improve their bottom line and decrease their tax obligations.  There are many tools used by larger companies that can be used by small companies as well.

Our practice is centered on helping small businesses succeed.  This often spreads to helping business owners manage their personal financial affairs and assist with tax planning and preparation. 

I am also a real estate investor that encourages my clients to own real estate.  Real estate ownership can provide many tax advantages.  I also caution investors to seek appropriate advice and teach them what it means to be a landlord along with the benefits and disadvantages that come from leasing real estate.

You can also find me on Biznik at Biznik Profile

or on Linkedin at Linked-in Profile

Experience

I began my accounting career with a painting contractor as their full-charge bookkeeper.  The job was challenging from the start because some of the original records were destroyed or lost.  The company did not have a system in place to understand how profitable jobs were.  When I left the company not only did they understand how profitable their jobs were, but they had tools in place to improve their job estimating.

Much of my experience has been in construction related fields, manufacturing, retail and service.  I have also worked in several different areas of financial responsibility from full charge bookkeeping to controller.


Our firm has over five years of experience working with a wide variety of clients.  Industries served include construction, equipment rental, professional services, retail, wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, restaurant and property management.

 

Services

Tax Accounting:

  • Multistate income tax, sales tax & property tax
  • Tax planning to maximize you tax deductions and credits
  • Review necessity of filing tax returns for multiple states

Tax planning is an important part of what I do for my clients.  When the year is done it is often to late to choose a more tax advantageous of handling a transaction.

Financial Accounting:

  • Financial statement preparation and review
  • Cash, Accrual, Tax and other basis accounting statements
  • Cash and other general ledger reconciliations
  • Payroll services
  • Payroll Reporting, W-2s

Its important for business owners to understand there financial statements, I take the time to help them and also will take the time to build reports that provide necessary and timely information that cis useful for decision making.

Cost Accounting:

  • Budget preparation
  • breakeven analysis
  • Make or buy decisions
  • Budget to actual variance analysis
  • Capital Budget decisions

Understanding the cost structure of your business is critical for the long term growth of your business.

Consulting:

  • Accounting process improvement
  • Assist in small business loan application
  • Assist in choosing an accounting software
  • Real estate investing

Training

  • QuickBooks training & Setup
  • Spreadsheet creation

We can also help with many other areas of your business. I have many experts in a number of fields that I associate with to provide you with the help you need.

 

Real Estate Investing

  • Looking to purchase single and multifamily residential properties that make cash fflow sense
  • Will consider business opportunities and small commercial properties
  • Looking for office / retail space

 

Testimonials

Testimonials posted on my linkedin site

http://www.linkedin.com/in/cperkinscpa

“Charles is a very knowledgable yet modest individual. I also feel that he is a good listener which is an important quality that most people lack. He would be a superb choice for any one in a real estate related industry in need of a CPA.” May 20, 2009

James Bartel , Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer , Seattle Bank
was with another company when working with Charles at Charles G. Perkins, CPA

 

“Chuck continues to amaze me and has saved me a boatload on my taxes. For Real. He is incredible.” May 12, 2009

Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert

Barbara Ozaeta
hired Charles as a Accountant in 2009 , and hired Charles more than once

 

“Charles if a fabulous source of knowledge in his industry. He continues to stay up on all of the latest changes in the marketplace to better help his clients. Charles is extremely detail oriented and also has the ability to think outside the box. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a CPA at any point in their lives.” March 19, 2009

Jonathan Lien , Account Manager , Printing Control a Consolidated Graphics Company
was with another company when working with Charles at Charles G. Perkins, CPA