Ray Holmdahl, Seattle

Ray G. Holmdahl, CPA, Partner

Professional Experience

Mr. Holmdahl, has been with Peterson Sullivan since 1980. He is the head of the Audit Department, Chair of the Firm’s Executive Committee, and he also serves as the Firm’s Quality Control partner. Ray works with clients in a variety of industries, including real estate, securities, hospitality, and natural resources. He also works extensively with nonprofit organizations, including governmental entities and pension plans.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center – Firm Representative
  • Government Audit Quality Center – Firm Representative
  • Moore Stephens North America, Inc.
  • National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF)
  • Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA)
  • WSCPA Peer Review Executive Committee – Chair
  • WSCPA Nonprofit Committee – Founding Member

Civic Activities

Mr. Holmdahl is a volunteer reviewer on the United Way of King County Audit Review Committee and on the Finance Committee of Family Services. He received the individual volunteer of the year award for Family Services in 2005. Most recently, Ray was appointed chair of the WSCPA Peer Review Executive Committee for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

Education

Ray received his B.A. in Business Administration (Finance and Accounting options) from Washington State University, summa cum laude.

Personal Activities

Ray enjoys golfing and going to Mariners games, but he enjoys attending his children’s athletic activities most of all.

Fun Facts

  • Favorite Restaurant: Tamarind Tree
  • First Job: Short-order cook
  • First Concert: Three Dog Night.

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Service Areas

Industries

  • Biotech
  • Broker Dealers
  • Construction Contractors
  • Educational Institutions
  • Government Entities
  • Hospitality
  • Investment Advisors
  • Manufacturing
  • Natural Resources / Extractive Industries
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Pension Plans
  • Professional Service Firms
  • Real Estate
  • SEC / PCAOB
  • Telecommunications
  • Trade Associations
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