About Us

Douglas R. Kerkoch and Stuart D. Katter founded our firm in 1994. Since that time our firm has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.

Our Team

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present while taking an ethical and proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires a great degree of open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs, thorough research, and sound analysis. Our firm is dedicated to meeting these goals with standards of excellence and professionalism.

Partners

• Douglas R. Kerkoch, CPA - Doug is a principal in the firm and offers over 27 years of experience in serving the needs of his clients. Doug earned his CPA license in 1982. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a Major in Accounting from Oregon State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of CPA's.
• Stuart D. Katter, CPA - Stuart is a principal in the firm and offers over 24 years of experience serving the needs of his clients. Stuart earned his CPA license in 1987. He  has a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a Major in Accounting from the University of Oregon. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of CPA's.
• Larry E. Nelson, CPA - Larry Nelson recently became a partner in our firm and offers over 15 years of experience serving the needs of his clients. He joined the firm in 2001. Larry earned his CPA license in 1994. He  has a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a Major in Accounting from Portland State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of CPA's.

Staff

• Christin L. Mancino, Staff Accountant - Christin joined the firm in 2003. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Linfield College and is currently pursuing her CPA Certificate.
• Sonja L. Verbrugge, Staff Accountant - Sonja joined the firm in 2008 and has acquired a thorough and diversified understanding of bank management, investments,sales, and service. She is a Licensed Tax Practitioner (LTP) and is currently pursuing her LTC licensing along with a degree in accounting. She is a member of the Oregon Society of Tax Consultants.
• Tracey L. Walker, Office Manager - Tracey is the Office Manager, overseeing the day-to-day administrative functions of the office. She has been with the firm since 2000. It is her responsibility to ensure that client needs are met and that all administrative procedures are completed in a timely manner.

Providing quality, personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses.

Members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of CPA's.