Kernutt Stokes

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Accountant in Lake Oswego, OR (show on map)

Oregon-based full-service accounting and business consulting firm for over 80 years, recognized as a Top 50 Accounting Firm in the country.

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About

Kernutt Stokes is an Oregon-based accounting and business consulting firm serving clients for more than 80 years. We are committed to creating opportunity for our clients and employees.

The firm has been recognized as both a Top 50 Accounting Firm in the country and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon. We offer a comprehensive range of services including audit and assurance, tax consulting and compliance, retirement plan services, virtual accounting, risk advisory, employee benefit plan audits, estate planning, and business consulting. Our teams serve clients across agribusiness, beverage, construction, manufacturing, transportation, family-owned businesses, medical and dental, and commercial real estate industries. We are an active member of BDO Alliance, one of the Top 10 largest accounting firms in the U.S.

Top 50 Accounting Firm in the country

One of Oregon's 100 Best Companies to Work For

Over 80 years of experience

BDO Alliance member (Top 10 largest accounting firms in the U.S.)

Same team members for each audit for continuity

Relationship-based service approach

Proactive tax legislation updates for Oregon clients

Compassionate, personal approach to estate planning

Services

Audit and Assurance

Expert business assurance services to help clients implement reporting processes for more profitable operations and adequate controls. We work with businesses of every size, from large organizations to small start-ups.

Objective financial condition and operations review Reporting process implementation Controls safeguarding company assets Continuity with same team members Relationship-based service

Tax Consulting and Compliance

Comprehensive tax consulting and compliance services focused on what's best for you and your business. We stay current on Oregon and federal tax legislation and proactively communicate new information.

Oregon state and federal tax expertise Proactive tax legislation updates Long-term client relationships BDO Alliance network access International tax law support

Retirement Plan Services

Retirement plan administration and consulting services for businesses.

Plan administration Compliance support Participant benefit management

Virtual Accounting

Customized virtual accounting services providing CPAs, QuickBooks Pro Advisors, and cross-trained accounting experts to be part of your team. We help streamline processes and provide current, correct financial information.

Customized to business needs Full team of CPAs and QuickBooks Pro Advisors Cross-trained accounting experts Peace of mind from dedicated team Technical resources and expertise

Risk Advisory

Risk advisory services to help businesses identify and manage financial and operational risks.

Risk identification Financial risk management Operational risk assessment

Employee Benefit Plan Audit

High-quality, tailored employee benefit plan (EBP) audits that go beyond identification of errors to providing solutions to common plan administration problems.

Plan control improvement recommendations Operational error identification Regular accounting and regulatory updates IRS and DOL audit assistance Trustee meeting presentations ERISA expertise

Credentials & Certifications

BDO Alliance Member

AICPA Benefit Plan Quality Center Member

Top 50 Accounting Firm in the Country

Oregon's 100 Best Companies to Work For

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Kernutt Stokes offer? +

Kernutt Stokes offers audit and assurance, tax consulting and compliance, retirement plan services, virtual accounting, risk advisory, employee benefit plan audits, estate planning, and business consulting.

Is Kernutt Stokes a top accounting firm? +

Yes, Kernutt Stokes has been recognized as one of the top 50 accounting firms in the country and one of Oregon's 100 Best Companies to Work For.

How long has Kernutt Stokes been in business? +

Kernutt Stokes has been an Oregon-based accounting and business consulting firm for more than 80 years, with a founding date around 1946.

What industries does Kernutt Stokes serve? +

Kernutt Stokes serves agribusiness, beverage, construction, manufacturing, transportation, family-owned businesses, medical and dental, and commercial real estate industries.

Where are Kernutt Stokes' offices located? +

Kernutt Stokes has offices in Eugene, Bend, Corvallis, and Lake Oswego, Oregon.

What makes Kernutt Stokes' audit services different? +

Kernutt Stokes assigns the same team members to each audit for continuity, builds real relationships with clients, and provides a thorough understanding of each business's unique operations.

Does Kernutt Stokes handle employee benefit plan audits? +

Yes, Kernutt Stokes provides high-quality employee benefit plan audits with expertise in ERISA, Department of Labor requirements, and IRS/DOL audit assistance.

What is Kernutt Stokes' approach to estate planning? +

Kernutt Stokes takes a compassionate, personal approach to estate planning, helping clients navigate Oregon's $1 million estate-tax exemption, trusts, probate avoidance, and asset structuring while collaborating with attorneys and other advisors.