About Us
About KBF CPAs
KBF is a regional CPA firm that offers a comprehensive range of tax, assurance and advisory services. KBF is an industry leader in Accounting for Income Tax (ASC 740) and GAAP advisory services. KBF serves numerous public companies, hundreds of private equity-owned and venture-backed clients and a number of dynamic privately-held companies.
From the very beginning we have focused on building technically and geographically diverse client service teams. That allows us to bring the full breadth of KBF’s expertise to every engagement. We are most proud of the clients we serve—from startup ventures to Fortune 500 multinational businesses—our greatest satisfaction comes from helping them succeed. At KBF personal connection and commitment to building lasting relationships with our clients continues to form the foundation of our firm.
605 First Avenue
Suite 410
Seattle, WA 98104
111 SW Fifth Avenue
Suite 1850
Portland, OR 97204
12750 High Bluff Drive
Suite 160
San Diego, CA 92130
400 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92618
Las Vegas, NV
San Francisco, CA
Kalispell, MT
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Knoxville, TN
Dallas, TX
Minneapolis, MN
U.S. Based. Global Reach.
We serve clients throughout the world from our locations in the U.S. KBF has state-of-the-art office locations in Seattle, Portland, Irvine, and San Diego with professionals throughout the U.S.
We have fully adopted an infrastructure which allows for dispersed client service teams.
KBF Manager and Senior Manager Additions
KBF Adds Troy Bluske to its Sales Tax Practice
2021 KBF Director Promotions
Multnomah County Preschool Tax Q&A
2021 KBF Partner Promotion
COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 Implications When Reevaluating Year-End Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets
President-elect Biden’s Tax Plan – Tax Implications of a Changing Administration
Accounting for Income Taxes–A Path Towards Simplicity–ASU 2013-11
IRS Releases Guidance in FAQs Regarding the Interaction of PPP Loans and the Employee Retention Credit in M&A Transactions
IRS Form 1099-MISC & 1099-NEC—A New Filing Requirement for Independent Contractor Payments
OECD Releases BEPS 2.0 Blueprint
Multnomah County Voters Reject Metro Payroll Tax; Approve Universal Preschool Measure
New California small business hiring credit for 2020. Especially attractive for restaurants and retail industries
Current COVID-19 Related Tax Guidance for Oregon, Washington, and California
European Commission Appeals Apple’s Major “State Aid” Tax Victory
Accounting for Income Taxes – A Path Towards Simplicity – ASU 2009-06
Executive Order Allows Tax Deferral of Social Security Tax for Employees
Supreme Court Denies Review of Tax Breaks for Big Tech Companies in Altera but the Controversy Continues
Proposed Reliance Regulations on Disallowed Transportation and Commuting Expenses
Temporary California Net Operating Loss Suspension Signed into Law
Multnomah County Reviewing Two Tuition-Free Preschool Measures for November Ballot – Both Seek to Tax High-Earners
Seattle’s City Council Passes ‘JumpStart Seattle’ Payroll Tax on Big Businesses – Mayor Returns Bill Unsigned with New Proposals
Oregon Legislature Makes Changes to Corporate Activity Tax (CAT); Second Payment Deadline on July 31, 2020 Remains for Taxpayers
UPDATE: Portland Metro Council Votes to Refer Payroll Tax to November Ballot
The State of Wayfair in 2020: State and Local Income Tax Implications Two Years After the Wayfair Decision
The Future of International Taxation: BEPS 2.0, DSTs, or What?
Determining the Accounting for Loans Under the Payroll Protection Program
Additional Payroll Taxes Looming for Portland Metro Area Businesses
Treasury Provides Welcome Grace Period and Transition Relief from Repeal of the “338 Approach” to Recognition of Built-in Gains (but the clock is ticking)
Treasury Releases Final Section 385 Regulations without Substantive Changes to the 2016 Proposed Regulations.
We Are Looking For You!
We’re looking for a special kind of professional. There’s a sense of pride that comes from collaborating with people committed to excellent work and client satisfaction. It’s that sense of responsibility to our clients and our people that is the cornerstone of everything we do. We have a passion for learning and excelling as a company, and as individuals. We are equally committed to your career success.
To see our current openings at all levels, please click below.