Running a business or nonprofit is enough work as it is. Even if you have internal accountants, there are chances for serious issues to slip through the cracks. We help organizations in the Pacific Northwest run internal control assessments to help you stay accountable and ensure the integrity of your financial and accounting information. Our expertise can also help your organization create and  implement policies and procedures to ensure you are following best practices.

Industry Expertise

Creative Services

As one of the Pacific Northwest’s premiere certified public accounting firms, we’re well-qualified to help your business or nonprofit with accounting throughout the year and to help you to continue operating with peace of mind. We get you timely and accurate financial information to help you manage your business and make the right decisions. We look forward to taking what can be a big headache off your plate and helping you succeed.

Low Income Housing Projects

The Pacific Northwest is one of the highest growth regions in the country, with tons of developer activity, a growing unhoused population, and powerful regulations to go with it all. Whether you’re building a standalone low-income housing project, or trying to stay compliant with setting aside Section 8 unit requirements and zoning laws, we can help you out. Serve the communities who need it most while maintaining profit and staying within the red tape.

Nonprofits

The Pacific Northwest is home to a thriving ecosystem of nonprofits, serving countless causes right in our backyard. We couldn’t be prouder to be neighbors with such worthwhile organizations, which is why serving this sector with our CPA and financial consulting firm is the cornerstone of our business. Nonprofits face a unique series of challenges in compliance, reporting, and regulation, and they still need to keep the lights on—we’re here to help with all of it.

Professional Services

Professional services firms comprise a wide variety of knowledge-based businesses, from accountants like us to engineers, accountants, advertisers and on-and-on. Luckily, we have institutional experience with just about every kind, combined with local Pacific Northwest knowledge to help you out. Our CPA and financial consulting firm is ready to help you tackle all your tax and money issues, and help you plan for continued growth and success.

Service Leaders

Jeffrey Lester

Senior Assurance Manager

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Why Us for Internal Control Assessment

Bringing Our Best

We operate a small team where our top people, including the partners, are the ones handling your sensitive financial situations.

National Resources

We’re part of an alliance of independent firms across the country, that expands our access to resources, experiences, and service specialties.

Beyond the Numbers

Numbers do tell a story. Part of our commitment is to tell that story. Your financial information offer an important perspective of your history, current trends, and future outlook.

Testimonials

The estate planning team at McDonald Jacobs is experienced, knowledgeable, and expert at leading clients through complicated estate planning matters in a comprehensible fashion. They are valuable members of any client’s estate planning team.

Donna M. Muehleck, Duffy Kekel LLP

Their knowledge is beyond repute, but it is the personal relationships I have formed, along with their outstanding customer service and professionalism, that sets McDonald Jacobs apart.

Doug Shumaker, Individual Tax Client, Coho.net

We need an auditor who understands nonprofits, is responsive, and can be understanding and flexible in a way that smaller nonprofits often are. That’s why we work with McDonald Jacobs.

The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center

Some firms feel there’s a risk about teaching their clients too much about certain forms. That’s not the case at McDonald Jacobs. They don’t worry about those types of things. They’re open-handed and open-hearted.

Terry Miller, TerryMiller.biz