BPM celebrates six colleagues named to Forbes’ inaugural “Best-in-State CPAs” list
BPM celebrates six professionals recognized on Forbes’ inaugural Best-In-State CPAs list, which highlights the Firm’s excellence across the U.S.
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Tara Wilson
CPA, MST
Partner, Tax
Location: Santa Monica
Services: Corporate Tax, Flow-Through
Industries: Consumer Business, Professional Services, Real Estate, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
As a Partner in BPM’s Tax Practice, Tara Wilson has extensive public accounting and taxation experience, with an emphasis in partnership taxation and real estate investments. She provides critical services including tax compliance and comprehensive strategic tax planning to clients in the real estate, professional services, consumer business and manufacturing industries. She also currently leads BPM’s REIT Tax Practice and specializes in accounting for income taxes, including the preparation and review of ASC 740 calculations.
Tara’s clients see her as a trusted advisor. She recently counseled a client through the acquisition of a $15 million commercial property, advised a different client on the tax implications of exercising various stock options and provided comprehensive tax consulting services for a real estate investment fund. In this latter engagement, she developed optimal tax structures that enabled the client to maintain operational control when partnering with third-party investors, ensuring flexibility for future acquisitions while maximizing tax efficiency and return on investment for all stakeholders.
Tara Wilson holds an active CPA license in California.
Interesting tidbit
Tara is a huge lover of rock and roll music and recently began learning to play the drums.
Awards
- Leaders of Influence: Minority CPAs – Los Angeles Business Journal (2023)
- Top 100 Accountants in Los Angeles – Los Angeles Business Journal (2023)
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Community
- Member – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member – California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
- Treasurer – Executive Board of Fostering Media Connections
Education
- BBA/Accounting – Georgia State University
- BBA/Finance – Georgia State University
- MS/Taxation – Golden Gate University
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