Welcome to

Teresa D. Johnson CPA, Inc.

A Higher Standard for Governmental Accounting

Our Services

Internal Audit Consulting and Control Reviews

An organization’s future depends on its ability to identify and manage risk. Effective risk management requires an effective internal audit function. TDJ CPA is positioned to provide internal audit consulting support, from staff augmentation to recommendation for best practices for internal controls and risk mitigation.

Governmental Accounting and Financial Services

Accounting and financial services in the public sector remains a unique discipline with very specific needs, challenges and requirements. TDJ CPA was primarily established to address those needs across the broad spectrum of entities in the sector.

Excise Tax Consulting

TDJ CPA’s professionals help local governments navigate what feels like an ever-changing landscape of Washington State Excise Tax. We can assist to determine that local governments are paying the right amount in state excise taxes on the appropriate revenue streams.

Our Team

Teresa D. Johnson

CPA, CEO

Christine Smith

CPA, MBA

Lisa Brown

CPA

Sarah Kaczmarek

CPA

Paulina Gelever

CPA

Leona Langlois

ACCOUNTANT

Jen Forsberg

CFE

Merci Jones

ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Joanna Pisan

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

New GASB 87 Standard

We are always striving to stay up to date on the newest standards for governmental accounting. Ask us about our work on an applicaton for New GASB 87 Lease accounting.

About Us

My firm, Teresa D Johnson, CPA Inc., consists of five Certified Public Accountants and specializes in Washington State local governments.  

In 1998, I started my own CPA firm which concentrates on local governmental financial reporting and accounting.  We have assisted local governments with financial statement compilations, reading client prepared statements, acting as controller for smaller entities, standing in the gap during software implementation and leaves of absences and assisting with various special projects, including internal control improvements.  Additionally, we have acted as audit liaison for my clients and have maintained a good rapport with the local State Auditor’s Office…f