Archie Thomas

CPA

Director, Tax

Services: Corporate Tax

Industries: Life Sciences, Technology

Archie is a Tax Director with BPM’s Specialized Tax Services group. He has nearly 10 years of experience in providing R&D Tax Credit solutions to companies from a wide range of industries, including Life Science, Medical Device Technology, Software Development/SaaS, Digital Assets and Manufacturing.

Archie has also performed R&D Credit services for a wide range of company sizes, including start-up companies that are qualified to utilize the R&D Credit against payroll tax expenses, and public companies that are able to generate millions in R&D Credit benefits.

Prior to BPM, Archie worked at KPMG where, in addition to R&D Credit Services, he provided Fixed Assets/Cost Segregation and Investment Tax Credit services.

Archie holds an active CPA license in California under the name Archie Carithers Thomas III.

Interesting tidbit

In his spare time, Archie is likely planning his next international trip, attempting to improve his golf game or simply watching football. Go Niners!

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant

Community

Member – California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Member – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Education

BS/Corporate Financial Management – San Jose State University
MS/Taxation – San Jose State University

Awards

Top 50 Accountants in Northern California – San Francisco Business Times (2026)

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