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 â€“ 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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A Major Change in the Rules of IRA Rollovers

With a recent ruling by the United States Tax Court (the Court), there is now a ...
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The Magic of AP Automation

Somewhere in an office not so far from here, there is a company that gets all their ...
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Form 990: How a Nonprofit Can Survive an IRS Audit

"Death, taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them." (Margaret Mitchell, Gone ...
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California Competes Credit Offers an Incentive to Keep Businesses in the State

Are you looking to start a business in California or considering whether or not to keep your ...
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Abel Barragan Recognized as CalCPA YEP of the Year

Congratulations to Abel Barragan on being named...twice! Abel was named Young and Emerging Professional by the ...
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Electric Cars: Good for Your Tax Return!

In the beginning, the only purpose of the United States income tax was to raise revenue ...
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Santa Barbara Chamber Nominates BPW as Large Business of the Year

BPW is honored to have been nominated as Large Business of the Year by the Santa ...
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BPW Introduces New Online Bill Pay Service

Please welcome our new online bill pay service—gotoBilling! In our continued efforts to enhance our clients' experience, Bartlett, ...
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New Year…New Company? The Differences Between LLCs, C Corps and S Corps

As we continue making plans for the New Year, you may be looking at your business with a fresh eye and ...
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How Nonprofits Can Fight Fraud

Given the recent economic downturn, is it any wonder that fraud is a hot topic in ...
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IRS Allows $500 Carryover for Unused Healthcare FSAs

The IRS just announced a new exception to the longstanding "use or lose" rule for healthcare ...
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BPW Helps Spread Holiday Cheer at Junior League’s Festival of Trees

Santa Barbara, CA – BPW sponsored a Christmas tree at the first annual Festival of Trees to support ...
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