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Barrett & Company CPA and Advisory Services for Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate

A Team of Accounting Experts by Your Side

Unlike most accounting firms, we don’t just focus on the preparation of tax returns and financial statements. Instead, we dive into the details of your business, from operations to KPIs. Our mission is to find ways to help you grow and improve in real-time. We do this by offering complete solutions, setting realistic goals, and working with you to make them happen.

A Personalized Approach

Our focus is on helping you grow your business, increase profits, and create the lifestyle you want. We take the time to understand your challenges and goals, then take action to help you succeed. What’s keeping you up at night? We’re here to listen. Give us a call or stop by—we’re always here to help.

Lance Barrett | Barrett & Company CPAs

Lance Barrett, CPA, CGMA, CCIFP

FOUNDER & PARTNER
Teresa Barrett | Barrett & Company CPAs

Teresa Barrett

DIRECTOR
Drew Barrett | Barrett & Company CPAs

Drew Barrett, CPA

MANAGING PARTNER
Alex Barrett | Barrett & Company CPAs

Alex Barre​tt, CPA, CCIFP

ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Cathy Van Orden | Barrett & Company CPAs

Cathy Van Orden, CPA, CGMA, CCIFP

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Special Training, Personalized Expertise

We work together to bring a wide range of skills and experience to make local businesses thrive. 

We work hand in hand with you to focus on the different aspects of your business to increase your profits, improve your lifestyle and enjoy the best things in life.  What keeps you up at night?  We are here to listen. 

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Lance-Barrett-bioLance A Barrett

Partner

After graduating from SOSC, I worked for a CPA firm in Portland, OR, that specialized in construction contractors. Five years later, I left public accounting to become the CFO of a major marine construction company, which is where I learned what makes a contractor succeed based on real-life experiences. In 1986, I founded Barrett & Company, CPAs, which specializes in helping construction contractors realize their dreams!

Professional Designations: 
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)
• CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional)

Education:
• Southern Oregon State College
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business & Accounting
• Cum Laude

Specialties:
• Mergers, acquisitions, and sales of construction companies
• Financial reporting for contractors
• Tax planning for contractors
• Bonding and banking for contractors

Fun Fact:
In my spare time, I like to golf, hunt, and spend time with my grandkids.

Teresa-Barrett-bioTeresa Barrett

Director

I have been an active contributor to the implementation and development of all administrative processes and procedures, including involvement in compliance, consulting, marketing, business development, information technology, strategic initiatives, and general office policies and procedures. As the director of Barrett of Company, I play a key role in human resources and act as a liaison between management and team members, as well as between accounting and administrative personnel.

Since Barrett & Company’s beginning, I have been involved in various capacities. I am married to Lance, the founder, and have had a key role in providing support while we raised our three sons and started this business. I am proud to have two of our sons work here at Barrett and another in electrical engineering.

Professional Designations: 
• Member of the Society of Human Resource Management
• Member of the CPA Firm Management Association

Education:
• Gonzaga University, B.A. in Marketing and Personnel Management

Fun Fact:
Some things I love to do are spend time with my grandkids, golf, travel, and meet up with family and friends. I am also a member of a Book Club and Fun Club.

Drew-Barrett-bioDrew Barrett

Managing Partner

I have over 15 years of experience in public accounting. I am adept at strategic business planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, and integrating both tax and assurance services. I work extensively with companies with annual revenues ranging from $2 million to over $350 million. My specialty is in serving businesses in several industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, and real estate.

Professional Designations: 
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Southwest Washington Contractors Association, Treasurer
• AICPA, American Institute of Public Accountants
• WSCPA, Washington Society of CPA’s
• OSCPA, Oregon Society of CPA’s

Education:
• Gonzaga University

Fun Fact:
In my free time, I love spending time with my wife, Jamie, and our two children, Joella and Briggs. I also love to travel, coach my children’s sports teams, and golf.

Alex-Barrett-bioAlex J. Barrett

Accounting Manager

I’m a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Washington and an accounting manager at Barrett & Co., with 15 years of experience in public accounting.

Professional Designations: 
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional)

Education:
• University of Denver, B.S. Accounting
• Gonzaga, University, Master’s Accounting, Taxation

Specialties:
• Accounting assurance and controllership
• Financial statement reviews in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• IRS and state and local tax compliance
• Audit examinations
• Business consulting
• Real estate transactions
• Mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning

Fun Fact:
I enjoy golf in my spare time, and am an organizing member of the Vancouver Run, Grub, and Chug Club.

Cathy-Van-Orden-bioCathy Van Orden

Accounting Manager

I graduated from Washburn University of Topeka, KS, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.  I worked as a controller in private industry for several years before pursuing my CPA certificate and transitioning to public accounting.

Professional Designations:
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)
• CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional)

Education:
• Washburn University

Specialties:
• Financial statement reporting
• Tax compliance and tax planning in the construction and real estate industries

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