Seattle firm Clark, Raymond & Company CPA PLLC joins Russell Bedford

April 2022

Global professional services network, Russell Bedford International, has announced the appointment of Clark, Raymond & Company CPA PLLC (“CRC”) as its member firm in Seattle, USA.

Co-founded by Edson Clark (“Ed”) in 1991, Clark, Raymond & Company has provided assurance, advisory and tax services to privately held businesses, non-profit organisations and individuals throughout the north-western United States for more than 30 years.

Now with seven partners and directors, including two equity partners, Clark, Raymond & Company has almost over 20 personnel based in its office located in the Seattle suburb of Redmond, WA.

The firm’s almost 3000 clients operate in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, real estate, distribution, professional services, technology, and mortgage lending.

CRC offers a broad range of services including accounting, independent audits, reviews and compilations, employee benefit plan audits, tax compliance, international tax planning, estates and trusts, forensic accounting, litigation services and strategic business consulting.

Speaking about the appointment, Russell Bedford CEO, Stephen Hamlet, said: “Clark, Raymond & Company is a fantastic addition to our North America region. The firm’s broad range of services, and ability to think outside the box, but colour inside the lines, will bolster Russell Bedford’s collective service offering in the region, while adding more than 30 years of experience to the network. A very warm welcome to all at Clark, Raymond & Company, I look forward to supporting the team in achieving their business goals.”

Ed Clark, co-founder of Clark, Raymond & Company, added: “We are delighted to join Russell Bedford International. This is an exciting time for all at Clark, Raymond & Company, offering an opportunity for change, development and growth within our firm, as we connect with other global members on the challenges that our clients face.”

Deanna Salo, Russell Bedford global board director for North America, added: “It is a pleasure to welcome Clark, Raymond & Company to our growing North American network of firms. I look forward to connecting with our neighbours in Seattle and to begin collaborating for the benefit of our mutual clients.”