Leading the Industry
Clark Nuber, the largest locally owned CPA firm in Washington state, proudly stands as a majority women-owned firm. The firm consistently ranks among Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting’s national lists of “Top 100 Firms.” These lists include the Big 4 and many multi-office, national firms, highlighting Clark Nuber’s exceptional reputation in the industry.
Diverse Clientele and Comprehensive Services
Serving a diverse range of clients with global operations, Clark Nuber caters to privately held and family businesses, angel and venture-backed companies, not-for-profit and public sector organizations, as well as high net worth individuals and their families. The firm’s comprehensive services include financial statement audits, internal audit support, risk management, internal control systems, software solutions and consulting, indirect cost rate consulting, merger and acquisition services, and tax planning and compliance at federal, state, local, and international levels. Additionally, Clark Nuber offers CFO/Controller/accounting services and specialty audits, including retirement plans and government grants.
Commitment to Client Success
A core element of Clark Nuber’s mission is the success of its clients. This commitment is measured through an annual client satisfaction survey conducted by Clearly Rated. In 2024, the firm achieved an impressive 4.8 out of 5 stars and an overall net promoter score (NPS) of 84%, which is twice the industry average. These results underscore Clark Nuber’s dedication to continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
Expertise in Serving Technology Companies
Maximizing agility while ensuring compliance is crucial for today’s technology companies. Clark Nuber offers dynamic, responsive support to meet these needs. Their team specializes in assisting angel and venture-backed enterprises in SaaS, blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, machine learning, AR/VR, telecom, product innovation, and health sciences. They help start-up and emerging-growth companies establish sound business, tax, financial reporting, and data security practices to enhance their ability to raise funds, attract customers, and develop their team. For more mature companies, they refine practices to secure additional capital, improve operations and cyber security, and explain financial results to investors and creditors.
Clark Nuber’s team is a unique blend of organically grown talent and globally experienced professionals from the Big 4 accounting firms. This makeup allows them to provide the personal approach of a local firm with the internationally honed knowledge of a global firm. They understand the dynamic tech industry and have invested time and resources in keeping up with its fluidity. Their efficient, timely, and innovative approach, combined with competitive fees, makes them the ideal partner for emerging companies.
Innovative Clients
Clark Nuber’s clients include many of the area’s most innovative firms, from fresh startups to industry mainstays. Clark Nuber values all its clients and recognizes that every company has to start somewhere, even if that somewhere is just a great idea.
Specialized Consulting Services
In addition to audit and tax compliance, Clark Nuber provides specialized consulting, including:
- Establishing accounting policies for revenue recognition, stock options,development costs, and debt and equity capital
- Adhering to state sales and use tax regulations
- Developing sound accounting and internal controls
- Expanding outside the United States with sales and/ordevelopment teams
- Addressing privacy and data security issues
- Expanding with mergers and acquisitions
- Taking advantage of a wide variety of federal and state tax incentives and credits
Supporting High-Growth Firms
Clark Nuber professionals have experience working with over 200 technology companies with annual revenues ranging from start-up to $200+ million. The firm’s clients include companies that have developed and are now marketing their proprietary software and hardware; they also include artificial intelligence, machine learning, SaaS, health and med tech, fin tech, ed tech, green tech, video game developers, application service providers, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and contract software developers.
Strategic Relationships
Clark Nuber has also made a strategic commitment to foster relationships with the venture capital and private equity community, including Founders’ Co-op, Flying Fish Partners, Frazier, Madrona, Point B Capital, West River Group, Ignition Capital, Fuse, Telescope Partners, Tola Capital, and OneSixOne Ventures. The firm has worked to establish relationships with leaders of the Big 4 accounting firms.
