PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
W. Britt Smith has over 31 years experience in the accounting
and financial field. His experience includes the following:
1981 to present
Smith & Just, PS, Certified Public Accountants, Seattle,
Washington - Mr. Smith is the founder and president of the firm. He heads the
tax division of the firm, serves as an expert witness in legal cases, performs
consultations relating to business valuations, mergers and acquisitions and
represents clients before the IRS Audit and Collection divisions.
1978 to 1980
Myers & Martin, Certified Public Accountants, Seattle,
Washington - Staff Tax Technician, responsible for all firm tax research,
drafting of opinion letters, tax planning memoranda, and related technical tax
support.
1973 to 1978
Internal Revenue Service, Seattle, Washington - Revenue Agent
(stabilization), examining for compliance with Phase IV Wage and Price Controls;
Revenue Agent (audit), examining for compliance with Internal Revenue Code.
Approximately one-half of audit time devoted to tax shelters and development of
potential fraud cases.
Education:
Masters of Science (Taxation), Golden Gate University, 1980
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, University of
Washington - 1973
Professional Certification:
Certified to practice as a public accountant in the state of
Washington since 1980
Certified Personal Financial Planner, Washington Society of
Certified Public Accountants
Certified Estate Planner, WSCPA
Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Phoenix
Member, Tax Division, American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants
Member, Taxation Committee, Washington Society of Certified
Public Accountants
Director, Planned Giving Council, Alliance for Education
Speaker, AICPA National Small Firms Conference
Contributing Author; The Practicing CPA; The Practical
Accountant
Columnist, Northwest Photomedia Magazine
Member, Premier Membership Advisory Board, Woodland Park
Zoological Society
