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Professional Experience
Mr. Murphy has over 40 years of experience in public and private accounting. Prior to entering public accounting in 1974, he was an administrative assistant and financial analyst. He joined Peterson Sullivan in 1979, became a partner in 1984, and in 1986 Don became partner of the Tax Department. Don has been a regular instructor for the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Continuing Education Program.
Don’s specialties include:
- Federal and state tax planning for business and investment acquisition, development, and disposition.
- US corporate investment in foreign business.
- Real estate investment and development tax issues.
- Estate, gift, trust, and charitable tax planning and compliance.
- Tax issues relating to nonprofit corporations.
- Deferred compensation planning and compliance.
Professional Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Tax Division
- Board of Directors, Attorney/CPA Tax Clinic
- Rotary Club of Seattle
- Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Taxation Committee
Civic Activities
- Bastyr University Board of Trustees, former President and Treasurer
- Seattle Children’s Hospital, legacy advisor
- Seattle Rotary Service Foundation, Counselor
- Past member of various non-profit boards
Education
- B.A. in Business Administration, University of Washington
- B.A. in Scholastic Philosophy, St. Edward’s Seminary
- MBA in Taxation, Golden Gate University
Personal Activities
Don grew up in Seattle, “used to be” a good skier, and sang with the Seattle Opera.
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Service Areas
Industries
- Development Stage / Emerging Businesses
- Estate, Gift, Trust, Family Planning
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Non-profit Organizations
- Partnerships
- Real Estate
- Retail / Wholesale
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