Services
Consulting Services
In addition to our technical skills in accounting and tax, we have a great deal of experience in running and managing a business. We understand what it’s like to be a business owner, alone and with partners. We understand that life throws personal curveballs that affect us financially. We want to be a resource to our clients to help in being that extra set of eyes, ears or mind needed to work through a variety of situations.
Financial Statements
We understand that most people’s eyes will glaze over when they see a financial statement. Our goal is to not just prepare your compilation or review, but also to help you understand what the statements mean, how you can use them to grow and most importantly, how others will view your business.
Business & Taxes
Business taxes are even more complex than for individuals – not only at the Federal (IRS) level, but also by each state and local government that also wants their share of your pie. Making sure you aren’t compromising your business strategy by complying with tax laws is hard. We can help. We can prepare and file business income tax returns with the IRS and any other states as needed. More importantly, we want to help you blend your business strategy with taxes, so that you stay on track to achieving your goals.
Individual Taxes
We can help take the confusion out of preparing your taxes and replace it with peace of mind. Federal and State taxes are complex already and we know you have many other things you’d rather spend your time on. We can help you in preparing and filing your individual income tax returns with the IRS and any other state and local governments as needed.
Not-for-Profit Taxes
Not-for-Profit Organization’s have one of the most complex tax returns of all types of businesses. The IRS requires a substantial amount of disclosure in order to make sure you are following the rules to be exempt from tax. Each year, the IRS adds more disclosures and it’s important the Board of Directors understand what is required and reported each year. We can help you to prepare and understand the tax returns and compliance for your organization, as well as provide advising to your Board of Directors on implementing governance policies and procedures to help preserve your tax-exempt status.
Accounting Services
Ready to grow your business?
One of the most fun aspects of our business is the variety of clients we work with. Not only are we helping them, but we also get to learn a great deal about the industries they work in. While each industry is unique, there are many commonalities that span all businesses. One of the greatest joys is to think outside the box and apply concepts from different industries to achieve better results.
About
Artino Business Advisors is a CPA firm located in Bellingham, Washington.
We provide a variety of consulting, tax and accounting services to small & medium-size businesses and individuals. While most of our clients are in Whatcom County, we work with clients throughout the Pacific Northwest Region. Through the use of secure internet portals, we are able to follow our clients as they travel for work or play.
Stephanie Artino, CPA has been in the accounting industry for over 20 years. While she’s spent the majority of her career in public accounting, Stephanie has also worked on the inside of both small and large businesses. From handling the books of a small produce market to working in the accounting department of a large construction company, she understands the day-to-day demands clients face.
Stephanie’s focus over the past 10 years has been to develop an advisory practice in her firm. In 2009, Stephanie was one of 10 CPAs in the US and Canada accepted into a Master Advisor program. This intensive 2-year program provided advisors with a focused perspective on helping clients identify and solve problems to reach their goals as well as talk about current client needs and how CPAs could better address them. In 2011, Stephanie received her Master Advisor Certification, after completing the rigorous 2-year program of study with honors.
Board of Directors Member
Alumni Association of Western Washington University
Washington Society of CPAs Northwest Chapter
Associations
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce
Building Industry Association of Whatcom County
Whatcom Business Alliance
Our mission is to help clients grow their profitability and overall value.
What makes us different? We’ve gotten away from the hourly time clock that drives so many professionals. Instead, we want to focus on the goals & end result of working with our clients. We provide custom, fixed price agreements that set fees and the scope of our work ahead of time. We’ve found that fixed price agreements eliminate unwanted surprises and a feeling of being “nickel & dimed” by the client as well as allow for value billing for work performed.
Location:
1210 10th Street #204,
Bellingham, WA
98225
Phone:
(360) 656-6834
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8am – 5pm