Welcome to Gough CPA PS, a local CPA practice in Vancouver Washington with a strong client focus.
Our clients range from large, but closely held, companies needing reliable accounting and tax services to individuals who want to keep the government happy while planning their future. Our clients represent a wide variety of industries and are located throughout the United States.
Originally formed in 2014 when Dawn Gough joined forces with Stephen Staudinger (now retired), we continue to grow our firm while still providing the personalized attention and professional knowledge our clients deserve.
OUR SERVICES
- Tax planning
- Tax preparation – including personal, business, trust, estate, and gift tax returns
- IRS and state representation
- Advisory services
OUR TEAM
Dawn Gough, CPA
Dawn earned her Masters in Taxation from Portland State University and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Oregon Society of CPAs.
Dawn has one son, Alex, and enjoys spending time with friends and family and watching football. She is happiest on the beach in Pacific City.
Kerry Ticknor, CPA
Kerry earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She is a member of the Oregon Society of CPAs. Kerry is also a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor and a beta tester for QuickBooks Desktop and has been using the software since 1996.
Kerry and her husband Chris have two sons. She enjoys family time, baking and her many craft projects.
Linda Vela
Linda Vela joined Gough CPA for tax season in 2020 and returned in 2021. After a lengthy career with the judicial department, she decided it was time to finally use her degree. With her legal background, she especially enjoys working on Estate and Trust returns.
Linda has over 20 years of public service experience. She has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Legal Office Systems from Oregon Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Linfield University.
Linda and her husband Ruben have been married for over 25 years and have three sons. She enjoys family time, puttering in the garden, her endless painting projects and hanging out with her boxer, Lily.