Geffen Mesher & Co. - Vancouver

CPAs, Consultants & Business Advisors

Certified public accountant in Vancouver, WA (show on map)

A leading Northwest CPA firm providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to privately held businesses and families.

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About

Geffen Mesher is a CPA firm and business advisor headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a second office in Vancouver, Washington. Since its founding in 1933, the firm has built a reputation for doing big and small things the right way, providing a full suite of professional business development services.

These include accounting and assurance, business consulting, estate planning, financial and retirement planning, litigation support, international services, and taxation planning. The firm proactively provides financial statement audits, tax compliance, and consulting services to privately held businesses, families, and investors primarily in the Pacific Northwest. Geffen Mesher is an independent member firm of a national network and participates in an approved peer review program to retain memberships in the AICPA and Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Active shareholder and senior management involvement on every project

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14 straight years named a Top 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting

Regional Leader by Accounting Today in 2025

A member firm of a national network with AICPA and state society memberships

Services

Accounting & Assurance

Financial statement audits, compilations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures, aligning team strengths with client needs.

Financial statement audits Compilations Reviews Agreed-upon procedures

Advisory Services

Business consulting and planning services to help clients achieve their goals and stay ahead of competition.

Business consulting Planning Risk analysis Ongoing recommendations

Taxation Planning

Tax compliance and planning services for individuals and businesses, including state and local tax.

Tax compliance Tax planning State & Local Tax (SALT) International tax

Estate Planning

Estate planning services to help families and investors manage and transfer wealth.

Wealth transfer Estate tax planning Family office services

Litigation Support

Forensic and litigation support services for legal and business disputes.

Forensic accounting Dispute support Expert testimony

Financial & Retirement Planning

Financial and retirement planning services for individuals and families.

Retirement planning Investment strategy Financial consulting

Credentials & Certifications

AICPA Member

Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants Member

Oregon Board of Accountancy Licensed

Peer Review Participant (AICPA)

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Geffen Mesher offer? +

Geffen Mesher offers accounting & assurance, advisory services, tax planning, estate planning, financial & retirement planning, litigation support, international services, outsourced accounting, employee benefit plans, forensic & integrity services, and more.

Where are Geffen Mesher's offices located? +

Geffen Mesher has offices at 888 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon 97204 and at Columbia Tech Center, 1499 SE Tech Center Place, STE 250, Vancouver, WA 98683.

When was Geffen Mesher founded? +

Geffen Mesher's history traces back to 1933, with the modern firm established in 1990 after a merger with Laventhol & Horwath.

Who does Geffen Mesher serve? +

The firm proactively provides services to privately held businesses, families, and investors primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

Does Geffen Mesher participate in peer review? +

Yes, the firm participates in an approved peer review program to retain memberships in the AICPA and Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants, and has received unqualified opinions in every review.

What industries does Geffen Mesher serve? +

Industries served include Agribusiness, Construction, Dealer Services, Lawyers & Law Firms, Manufacturing & Distribution, Medical & Dental, Professional Services, and Real Estate.

What is Geffen Mesher's approach to employee benefit plans? +

The firm uses a systematic, focused, and detail-oriented approach to ensure compliance with IRS and DOL mandates, including audits of 401(k), pension plans, ESOPs, and health and welfare plans.

How can I make a payment to Geffen Mesher? +

Clients can make a payment through the 'Make a Payment' link on the firm's website or via the Client Login/Sharefile portal.