John F Howes CPA

John F. Howes is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Clark County, Washington, with extensive experience in personal and business taxation as well as business advisory services.1 As the Principal of his own CPA firm, he offers a range of tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses.

Professional Background

John F. Howes has a diverse and impressive professional background:

• He has been a principal of two CPA firms.1
• Served as President/CEO for a retail chain for ten years.1
• Held a management position in internal audit for a major financial institution.1
• Performed controllership functions in private industry.1
• Founded and managed a tax and accounting practice in Tampa, Florida for 8 years.4

Expertise and Services

His areas of expertise include:

• Federal and state income tax preparation and planning
• Accounting services
• Business consulting
• Computer consulting
• Tax services for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and limited liability entities
• Payroll and estate taxes
• Not-for-profit organization tax assistance

Credentials and Affiliations

• Licensed by the Washington State Board of Accountancy (License number 24171)1
• Formerly licensed by the Florida State Board of Accountancy (License number 14677)1
• Registered electronic efiler with the Internal Revenue Service1
• Internal Revenue Service Preparer Taxpayer Identification Number (PTIN): P009630761
• Member of the Washington State Tax Consultants1
• Former member of the Florida Institute of CPAs and American Institute of CPAs1

John F. Howes has been serving clients since at least 1994, with one long-term client praising his customer-oriented approach and professional handling of tax returns.3 His firm is known for being responsive, experienced, timely, dependable, friendly, and customer-focused.2