Gwendolyn Lynch

Hi, I'm Gwendolyn Lynch, owner of AVET CPA P.C.

I have been in public accounting since 2007. I have also worked in private industry as a CFO in a coffee company.Coming from a business background, I came into public accounting having a clearer understanding of what a business owner was looking for. I’ve helped many small businesses dig out of the trenches, design an effective system and thrive. I started AVET CPA P.C. under the core belief that a tax return should not be a year-end surprise. Business owners have ups and downs with cash flow and need someone on their team to help them reach their specific goals.In my spare time, I find any excuse to drink coffee, hang out with my family and take too many pictures of my 3 dogs.

Owner at AVET CPA P.C.

September 2017 - Present | Milwaukie, Oregon

TAX MANAGER at Klostermann & Associates CPA, PC

July 2015 - September 2017 | Portland, OR

Senior Accountant at Billups Company CPAs Inc

December 2007 - June 2015

Prepares individual, partnership, corporate, trust and non-profit tax returns. Prepares financial compilations and reviews of business, governments and charitable organizations. Assists clients in making their accounting system a usable tool to plan for growth and tax planning.

Chief Financial Officer at Stumptown Inc

2005 - 2007

Assisted company growth from 4 million to 6 million by streamlining recurring expenses as well as lowering expenses and managing cash flow for future expansion. Provided improved controlled for internal operations and revised QuickBooks accounting system to bring into compliance with GAAP. Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and external CPA firm in order to facilitate financial activities. Set up payroll system for 75 employees. Developed IT system which enabled remote access for QuickBooks and recruited full time IT manager. Managed and trained Bookkeeper to handle Accounts payable and payroll.

Partner at Saturdays Bookkeeping

2005 - 2006

My Partners and I had started a full charge bookkeeping business aimed at helping small businesses. We provided payroll, QuickBooks cleanup, start-up organization and financial statements.

Keller School of Management

2005 – 2007

Masters in Finance & Accounting

Concentration: Finance and accounting

The Evergreen State College

1998 – 2000

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: Japanese, Fine Art