Diana Akhmerova, CPA, MST
Hey there!
I am glad you stopped by! I am Diana Akhmerova, CPA, MST. I speak 5 languages, but my favorite language is the language of business - accounting. I am a tax nerd and the driving force behind Seattle Accountants Professional Corporation, a boutique accounting firm dedicated to providing unique financial solutions for ambitious small business owners. I am an immigrant, a proud American citizen, single mom, and self-made millionaire. My journey has been quite diverse and enriching, allowing me to understand deeply and address various needs of my clients.
I was born and raised in the Soviet Union, and my American journey, which spans over two decades across various states, began during my studies at the University of Oregon. My passion for accounting led me to work with some of the top accounting firms in the world such as PwC, EY, and BDO in San Diego, and later with Clark Nuber in Seattle, where I specialized in audit services.
My career took a significant turn when I became the Controller of WISErg, a Seattle-area startup focused on upcycling nutrients from recovered food into fertilizer and nutrient efficiency products. Here, I managed the financial health of the company and its subsidiary in Mexico, tackling tax complexities and building multilingual teams.
I also gained valuable experience in HR operations during my time as Vice President of Finance and Human Resources at Digital Fortress, a rapidly growing data center provider in Seattle.
The impact of the COVID pandemic inspired me to launch my own CPA firm, aiming to help others achieve their financial dreams. My first engagement was serving as the CFO for a prominent hedge fund manager's family office in Honolulu, Hawaii. After returning to Seattle, I dedicated myself to supporting local businesses in the Pacific Northwest.
With over a decade of disciplined financial management, I have become a savvy investor, understanding the unique accounting and tax needs of high-income and high-net-worth individuals. I further enhanced my expertise by completing a master's in US Taxation program from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. I love to learn! I am a lifelong student and am currently pursuing a JD degree to add tax attorney to my repertoire of credentials.
At Seattle Accountants Professional Corporation, my team and I offer comprehensive, reliable, and bespoke CPA services for small business owners, including bookkeeping, accounting, tax, payroll, as well as CFO and business advisory services. Our goal is to work directly with our clients to decrease their tax obligations and increase their net worth. I hope to meet you soon!
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