About Us

About KBF Advisory

KBF is a professional services firm that offers a comprehensive range of tax, assurance and advisory services. KBF is a recognized leader in Accounting for Income Tax (ASC 740) and GAAP advisory services. KBF serves hundreds of public, private equity-owned and venture-backed companies, as well as select dynamic privately-held businesses. 

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 experience 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 continue to form the foundation of our firm.

KBF CPAs A Regional CPA Firm

Our Locations

U.S. Based. Global Reach.

KBF serves clients around the globe from our state-of-the-art office locations, shown as blue pins on the map below, while white pins represent our remote professionals across the U.S. Our infrastructure is fully designed to support flexible, dispersed client service teams, ensuring seamless collaboration wherever our teams are located.
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KBF Advisory is Proud to Partner With Praxity

Praxity is an alliance of firms connecting globally to help clients achieve their audit, tax and advisory goals through expertise, reach and client care.

Praxity unites independent professional audit, tax and advisory services firms to benefit them and their clients by extending their global reach and expertise – allowing members to offer both global and bespoke services to clients.

Members are like-minded, high-quality firms, handpicked based on rigorous membership requirements, who benefit from the sharing of best practices. An Alliance offers options and range in firms in any market, which networks cannot offer. We have multi-firm representation in different countries, which ensures members can choose what’s best for their clients.

KBF Advisory clients benefit from impartial introductions to firms globally with expertise and capabilities.

We chose to be part of the Praxity Alliance because it’s a modern, responsive delivery model that gives our clients access to quality auditing, tax, accountancy and advice around the world. There is a shared commitment to excellence and personal client service that reflects our own values.

 

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KBF News

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KBF Sales and Use Tax Newsletter – 2nd Quarter 2024

Here are recent court rulings, legislation, and administrative changes that have significantly impacted sales tax landscapes across the country. State ...
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KBF Sales and Use Tax Newsletter – 1st Quarter 2024

KBF’s quarterly newsletter updates clients on sales and use tax news, developments, and trends from around the country. In Alaska, ...
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KBF Sales and Use Tax Newsletter – 4th Quarter 2023

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2024 KBF Partner Promotions

KBF CPAs LLP is pleased to announce the admission of Chad Herman and Jon Skinner as tax partners of our ...
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2024 KBF Director Promotions

We are pleased to announce the promotions of Emily Anderson, Alex Poe, Shannon Tran, and Ryan Wang.    Emily Anderson ...
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2023 KBF Director Promotions

We are pleased to announce the promotions of Jeff Storch and Brian Kehoe.   Jeff Storch Jeff is an experienced ...
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KBF Sales and Use Tax Newsletter – 3rd Quarter 2021

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New KBF Director of Talent Acquisition

Please join us in welcoming our newest team member - April Dennis. April joins KBF in our newly created Director ...
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2022 Partner Promotions

KBF CPAs LLP is pleased to announce the admission of Rob Buchan as an audit and advisory partner of our ...
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Oregon tax updates

Oregon State Tax Updates

Here are the latest news and updates on Oregon state and local tax.   New Pass-Through Business Alternative Income Tax ...
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KBF Manager Additions

Please join us in welcoming to KBF our new tax manager.   Sue Lin – Tax Manager Shuyi (Sue) joins ...
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KBF partners with Avalara to simplify tax compliance for SMEs

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KBF Manager and Director Additions

Please join us in welcoming to KBF our new tax managers and tax director.   Masa Ozaki – Tax Manager ...
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Employee Retention Credit Extended and Expanded

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KBF Manager and Senior Manager Additions

Please join us in welcoming to KBF.     John Baglien – Audit Manager John joins KBF as a Manager ...
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2021 KBF Director Promotions

We are pleased to announce the promotions of Julie Laake, Ian Pierson, and Jon Skinner.   Julie Laake With over ...
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2021 KBF Partner Promotion

KBF CPAs LLP is pleased to announce the admission of Darin Pretti as a partner of our firm. With more ...
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Employee stock compensation: Back to the basics

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Webinar | Global Growth Opportunities in a Changing Corporate Landscape

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KBF Adds Debbie Spyker to its Employment Tax Services Practice

Please join us in welcoming Debbie Spyker to KBF. Debbie is joining KBF as an Employment Tax Services Consultant where ...
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KBF Adds Priyanka Shah to its CTS Practice

Please join us in welcoming Priyanka Shah to KBF. We are excited to announce the addition of Priyanka Shah, Tax ...
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KBF Adds Jie Shao to its CTS Practice

Please join us in welcoming Jie Shao to KBF. Jie Shao is joining KBF as an International Tax Director, where ...
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KBF’s Portland Office Adds Jake Hoesly to its CTS Practice and Rob Buchan to its Accounting, Audit, and Advisory Practice

    Please join us in welcoming Jake Hoesly to KBF. Jake is joining our Portland Office, where he will ...
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Careers

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.