Talbot Korvola & Warwick, LLP

Your peace of mind is our passion.

Accounting firm in Portland, OR (show on map)

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A Pacific Northwest CPA firm specializing in assurance, tax, business advisory, and outsourced accounting since 1987.

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About

TKW (Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, LLP) is a public accounting firm founded in 1987 through the vision of three partners who wanted to serve clients as business advisors, not just accountants. The firm specializes in assurance, tax, business advisory, and outsourced accounting services.

TKW serves a diverse client base including businesses, individuals, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The firm is a member of the Aprio Alliance, which provides access to national expertise while maintaining independent, personalized service. TKW has grown from its early days serving primarily the Bonneville Power Administration to a firm with over 50 team members and thousands of clients. The firm is recognized for its special expertise in governmental accounting and auditing, and has been voted #8 Most Diverse Accounting Firm of 2021 by the Portland Business Journal.

Part of the Aprio Alliance for national expertise with local, personalized service

Special expertise in governmental accounting and auditing

Relationship-based and trust-based service approach

Founders' vision of being business advisors, not just accountants

Over 35 years of experience serving Pacific Northwest clients

Voted #8 Most Diverse Accounting Firm of 2021 by Portland Business Journal

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

Services

Assurance

External auditing services to identify potential problems, misstatements, fraud, or non-compliance in financial records and accounting procedures.

Financial statement audits Reviews Compilations Single audits Agreed upon procedures Internal control studies

Tax

Tax consulting, planning, and compliance services for businesses and individuals, going beyond simple return preparation.

Tax consulting Tax planning Tax compliance Transaction structure analysis Tax law research

Business Advisory

Strategic financial advice and consulting to help businesses move forward after books are closed and taxes are filed.

Financial analysis Strategic advice Operations improvement Financial reporting enhancement Systems implementation

Outsourced Accounting

Temporary or permanent professional accounting help for bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial management.

Bookkeeping Accounting Tax preparation Controller services Customized management reporting Anomaly detection

Credentials & Certifications

Aprio Alliance Member

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

Oregon Government Finance Officers Association (OGFOA)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What services does TKW offer? +

TKW offers four core service lines: Assurance (audits, reviews, compilations, single audits, agreed upon procedures), Tax (consulting, planning, and compliance), Business Advisory (strategic financial advice and operations improvement), and Outsourced Accounting (bookkeeping, controller services, and customized management reporting).

When was TKW founded and by whom? +

TKW was founded in 1987 by Jack Talbot, Roger Korvola, and John Warwick. The three founders were partners in a 'Big Eight' firm who wanted to serve clients as business advisors, not just accountants.

What industries does TKW serve? +

TKW serves government, manufacturing & distribution, construction & real estate, commercial businesses, healthcare, hospitality, retail, food and beverage, technology, school districts, cities, counties, ports, real estate, foundations, family estates, business owners, not-for-profits, fiduciaries, pension plans, housing authorities, community colleges, parks and recreation, fire districts, and individuals.

Where is TKW located? +

TKW is located at 14945 SW Sequoia Parkway, Suite 150, Portland, OR 97224, serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.

What makes TKW different from other accounting firms? +

TKW is part of the Aprio Alliance, giving access to national expertise while maintaining independent, personalized service. The firm focuses on being business advisors, not just accountants, and emphasizes relationship-based and trust-based service. TKW is also recognized for special expertise in governmental accounting and auditing.

Is TKW an equal opportunity employer? +

Yes, TKW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The firm prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

What is TKW's mission? +

TKW's mission is to inspire peace of mind by sharing its passion for accounting with clients and each other, helping clients successfully navigate the ever-changing financial complexities of their world.

What professional affiliations does TKW have? +

TKW is part of the Aprio Alliance (a national association of CPA firms), and its professionals are members of AICPA, OSCPA, ACFE, GFOA, OGFOA, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.