Accounting and consulting services for nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals.

Advocate Accounting is one of the most trusted names in the greater Seattle area for values-based accounting and consulting services. We work with you to develop or improve your systems and train you to optimize your bookkeeping so we can focus on high-level accounting. We also provide income tax services and trainings on a variety of topics to individuals, small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofits

Social justice with an audit trail. We specialize in complex nonprofit accounting including multiple entities, fiscal sponsorship arrangements, and those receiving government funding.

Small Businesses

Chaos is a natural state for a start-up. Let us help you find some order. We provide consulting and tax preparation for start-ups and established small businesses.

Individuals

We do taxes for human people. Whether you need help with tax strategies and planning, or simply filing your tax return, we can help.

Our Services

Accounting

We train clients to do their own bookkeeping. This enables us to focus on higher level accounting such as making month-end adjustments, allocations, and reconciliations; assisting with grant tracking and reporting; and preparing customized management reporting.

Consulting

Systems development consulting and training is one of our signature services. For nonprofits or businesses just starting we can work with you to create systems that work, or revise existing systems to improve efficiency. We also offer campaign compliance, payroll & HR consulting.

Trainings

In an industry that gatekeeps specialized knowledge, we believe in making it accessible and sharing the language that opens doors, grant coffers, and pathways to wealth for those who have been excluded. We offer training in a variety of topic areas and formats. No matter the audience, we are committed to helping you work better.

Taxes

Tax laws are constantly changing and we work to keep you updated on changes that may affect you. Our tax services include income tax return preparation and filing, estimated tax planning, IRS correspondence, 1099 processing and state and local revenue return processing.

What Clients Say

What makes the AA team truly stand out is their genuine care for our mission, our impact, and above all, our people. They approach their work with a spirit of partnership and commitment that goes beyond providing services; they invest in our success and in the broader vision of equity and justice that drives our work. We are deeply grateful for their remarkable reliability, expertise, and ongoing support, which continue to make a significant difference in our ability to serve our partners.

Juan Carlos Guzman Baiges, Executive Director, JustLead Washington

I love how Advocate Accounting has always been very human-centered. Through all of my individual struggles and the ebb and flow of our organization, Advocate Accounting has maintained that humanity is the priority. Additionally, AA LLC has never shied away from teaching and mentorship. As someone who started in my position with zero prior experience with accounting or nonprofit finance, AA LLC has always supported my growth and taken opportunities to teach and explain concepts to me

Jayleen Salas, Director of Finance, Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington

Working with the team at Advocate Accounting is an absolute joy. The team is highly-skilled, friendly, and communicative. Over the years, Advocate Accounting has helped to demystify our finances and empower us to understand the ins and outs of our books. The staff at Advocate Accounting instill trust, operate with integrity, and make a positive impact on the community by embodying their values through their support.

Lisa Pubigee, Operations Director, Washington Progress Alliance

Working with Advocate Accounting (AA) has been an extraordinary experience. The AA team provides timely and essential support to our organization, often stepping in at pivotal moments with the expertise we need to move forward. As a small non-profit, we frequently face complex challenges related to fundraising, operations, and project management, and the guidance we receive from AA has been invaluable. Their staff are consistently available and responsive, offering not only technical assistance but also thoughtful insights, critical counsel, and practical training that strengthen our capacity.

Juan Carlos Guzman Baiges, Executive Director, JustLead Washington

What makes the AA team truly stand out is their genuine care for our mission, our impact, and above all, our people. They approach their work with a spirit of partnership and commitment that goes beyond providing services; they invest in our success and in the broader vision of equity and justice that drives our work. We are deeply grateful for their remarkable reliability, expertise, and ongoing support, which continue to make a significant difference in our ability to serve our partners.

Juan Carlos Guzman Baiges, Executive Director, JustLead Washington

I have been using Erin as my CPA since 2013 and have consistently found her to be honest, trustworthy, and kind

Tax client since 2013

You set a high bar when your business launched ten years ago, and the services you provide have only gotten better and better. Thank you for your consistent and timely communication, for helping us understand changes that affect us, and for having our backs when we needed someone in our corner who could navigate the IRS phone tree black hole.

Tax client since 2012

I love working with Erin and her team. In addition to our monthly bookkeeping, they have supported us in streamlining our accounting systems, talked us through COVID-relief legislation, and are my go-to for tax and audit related questions. What’s more, Erin talks to me about the equity based improvements she is making in the company – from establishing sliding fee scales and providing a healthy work schedule for her team- I feel good knowing that our accountant is values-aligned with our org, and working towards some of our same goals. The Advocate Accounting team brings a lightness to their work that makes bookkeeping feel easy, and I look forward to our monthly meetings!

Miya Forrest, Finance and Operations Director, Puget Sound Sage

Advocate Accounting has been an essential partner for Pro-Choice Washington for several years. They have helped us ensure compliance, become more efficient, and maximize our resources. I trust Advocate Accounting to help me navigate the complex nature of our work and our organizational structure completely. And, I have a great time working with them! I cannot recommend them enough.

Kia Guarino, Executive Director, Pro-Choice Washington

Advocate Accounting has been such a godsend! They really understand the unique challenges and opportunities of a small, growing non-profit and have helped us build out our fiscal infrastructure and increase internal efficiency. Advocate Accounting has been an integral part of ensuring we have systems in place to continue to grow, exceeds expectations so that our staff can focus on the actual on the ground work, and are overall just a pleasure to work with. We're grateful we get to work with Advocate Accounting, and have wholly recommended their services to other organizations and leaders we partner with.

Lisa Chen, Executive Director, FEEST