Insights by Author: BPW

Forbes Names Eileen Sheridan 2025 Best in State CPAs

August 13, 2025

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP proudly announces that Managing Partner Eileen Sheridan has been named to Forbes’ 2025 Best-in-State CPAs list, recognizing her exceptional expertise, innovation, and dedication to client success. Selected through a rigorous national vetting process, Sheridan’s leadership in estate, trust, and charitable tax planning, combined with her commitment to mentorship and community service, reflects the firm’s mission to deliver excellence and drive long-term financial success for clients across Santa Barbara and the Central Coast.

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Strategic Tax Planning: How the OBBBA Influences Future Business Decisions

August 6, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025 marks the largest U.S. tax overhaul since 2017, introducing significant changes for individuals and businesses. Discover how this legislation impacts SALT deductions, R&E expenses, bonus depreciation, and international tax rules, and learn how proactive planning can help you navigate the new tax landscape effectively.

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Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP Named One of California’s Best Workplaces for 2025 by Best Companies Group

June 24, 2025

Curious how a local accounting firm beat out hundreds of competitors to earn top workplace honors? Read the story behind BPW’s big win.

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Britton and Schmoller Recognized as Top Professional Service Leaders on Central Coast

October 30, 2024

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is pleased to announce that John Britton, CPA and Rosemary Schmoller,…

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Eileen Sheridan Named a 2024 Managing Partner Elite by Accounting Today

September 9, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Accounting Today magazine recently named Eileen Sheridan, CPA a 2024 MP Elite,…

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INSIDE Public Accounting Ranks BPW Among Top 300 Firms in US

August 15, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, CA – INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) recently ranked Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP No. 300…

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IRS Releases Final Regulations on RMDs and the 10-Year Rule

July 29, 2024

The IRS released final regulations on required minimum distributions and the ten-year rule. This video provides an overview of the new regulations and how they may impact you or your heirs.

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BPW Named a 2024 Top Regional Leader of the West by Accounting Today

March 21, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) is proud to announce that the…

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Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP Announces Newest Partner Gisela A. Rodriguez, CPA

March 7, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is pleased to welcome its newest named…

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Welcome to Tax Season 2024

January 29, 2024

As we turn the corner on another year, it’s time to shift gears into Tax Season…

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New Bill Delays Three Taxes

The president signed a “continuing resolution” on January 22, delaying three health-related taxes: the medical device ...
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Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to our team members on their recent accomplishments! BPW Partner Danna McGrew was recently named ...
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Decrypting Cryptocurrencies

What are cryptocurrencies? The news is teeming with excitement about cryptocurrencies, whether it be Bitcoin, Ethereum ...
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BPW Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP, the largest full-service accounting firm on the Central Coast, is celebrating ...
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Safe Harbor for R&D Costs on Audited Financial Statements

Determining the correct research and development costs (R&D) can be a complex process for both taxpayers ...
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Tax Relief in a Federally-Declared Disaster Area

On January 2, the President declared a major natural disaster for those areas affected by the ...
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Tax Reform Bill Signed into Law

President Trump signed the sweeping 2018 tax reform bill into law last Friday, with most provisions ...
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IRS Releases 2018 Pension Plan Contribution Limits

A new year brings new changes. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updated pension plan contribution ...
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Update: Tax Reform Moving Through Congress

In last month’s newsletter, we gave a brief overview of the Trump administration’s tax reform proposal, ...
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Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to our team members on their recent promotions! We are proud to announce that six ...
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Bridget Foreman and Danna McGrew named Who’s Who in Professional Services

The Pacific Coast Business Times recently named BPW Partners, Bridget Foreman and Danna McGrew as two ...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

With the release of the Trump administration’s tax reform proposal, new legislation and traditional year-end opportunities ...
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