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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The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Today’s Business Climate

With the ever-changing business climate, we are seeing an evolving role for the forensic accountant. Going ...
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California Franchise Tax Board Strikes Again

One of the few benefits that entrepreneurs and investors were able to take advantage of in ...
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Danna McGrew Named one of the Top Women in Business

Congratulations to BPW Partner Danna McGrew, who was named one of the Top 50 Women in ...
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Reduced Restrictions on In-Plan Roth Rollovers

Among the changes and extensions in the recently enacted American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ("Act"), ...
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New Option for Home Office Deductions

In an effort to make things easier for owners of home-based businesses and for some home-based ...
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2013 Community Appointments

Santa Barbara, CA â€“ Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf's team members announce their 2013 community appointments on various nonprofit boards. As ...
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The American Taxpayer Relief Act and How It Affects You

On January 1, 2013, by a vote of 89-8, the Senate passed H.R. 8, the American ...
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IRS Questioning Under-Reporting on Business Returns and 1099-K Matching

The Internal Revenue Service is now using information statements to look for under-reporting on business returns. ...
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Proposition 30 Imposes Additional Taxes Retroactively & Increases Sales Tax

On the November 2012 Ballot, 55.3% of Californians voted YES on California Proposition 30. It is ...
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BPW Named Among 2012 Best Accounting Firms to Work For

Santa Barbara, CA – We are very excited to announce that for the second time Bartlett, ...
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2012 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals and Businesses

As 2012 is coming to a close, now is an ideal time to start preparing for ...
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Jacob Sheffield Receives 40 Under 40 Award

Santa Barbara, CA – Congratulations to Jacob Sheffield who was recently named one of the 40 ...
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