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After earning a BA in Accounting from Golden Gate University, Leigh applied her talents to both public accounting and industry. She is an Enrolled Agent (EA) which is a designation issued by the IRS for tax practitioners who pass their examination and meet other requirements for ongoing training. She has worked with attorneys and vineyard management companies in the Napa Valley and comes to the wine industry with great perspective and an inherited appreciation for farming. Leigh says she was drawn to accounting because of her math skills which have always come easy to her. She works on the tax team and enjoys "untangling messes". She is an equal opportunity animal lover and has two cats and two dogs. When she is not at work, you will find her bicycling around the Napa Valley in what we can only imagine are the most stylish of outfits.

Leigh MeyersTaxinista

Gabe Rotella is a graduate of Pacific Union College where he holds a BBA in Management and is working on his accounting degree. A former employee of the college, he has also spent many summers working in his family’s retail business in Vermont . He says accounting appeals to him because he can apply his talent at adding efficiencies and effectiveness to business processes. He is a sports fan (Go Patriots!) but on weekends you are likely to find him outdoors.

Gabe RotellaStraight Shooter

Dawn Marshall is a Napa native. She briefly left the Napa Valley for a sojourn to Miami, Florida but returned to Napa to begin her professional career. Her first job was in a florist, before moving to high-end hospitality, then winery accounting and for the past 17 years she has been serving in a number of different roles in city government, culminating in the role of Human Resources and Administrative Manager. She is a two time recipient of “Award of Financial Reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association. When she’s not helping “humans with resources”, she is likely to be gardening, quilting, or arranging items in her home to be more aesthetically pleasing. Dawn is the mother of 3 children – 2 sons and a daughter who all seem to have inherited some of her creative abilities. As a young woman, Dawn went off to purchase her first automobile, a Renault, at a local Napa automobile dealer. While she was unsuccessful in securing her dream automobile, she ultimately walked away with a first date with her now husband of 29 years.

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Janice Conte has a diverse background with experience ranging from high end hospitality to high volume real estate transactions to high stress escrow management. She knows her way around a general ledger and knows how to keep her 4 grandchildren entertained. On top of that, she always has a smile on her face and is the first person you see when you enter our office and the first voice you hear when you give us a call. When she is not spending time with her own family, Janice serves as a Napa Court Appointed Special Advocate through CASA, which advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children who, through no fault of their own, have become dependents of the court.

Janice ConteQueen of Quite a Lot

Gregg is a graduate of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California where he majored in religious studies. He has held a number of tax positions in the wine and high tech industries, and spent 5 years in the tax department of a Big 8 (at the time) accounting firm. When he is not working his way through the tax code, Gregg is most likely to be found contemplating Nietzsche or appreciating the view from his cabin in the mountains or from the flybridge on his boat on the Bay. Gregg is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy..

Gregg SwanMountain Man

Craig Underhill is the firm's CEO. He has been a CPA for over 25 years and has been with BDCo since 1995. He uses his accounting and management experience to help wine and hospitality organizations manage their businesses strategically and effectively. He has studied strategic management, productivity and human behavior, and uses this expertise to help people, from executive management to hourly staff, be more successful. Craig excels at helping people ask questions that allow them to unlock their potential, solve problems and improve their performance. He is the board chair for Junior Achievement in Napa County and has led JA's expansion from 250 participants to over 4,000 annually. He holds a business administration degree from California State University, Chico and is certified in Strategic Performance Management. He is an active volunteer and trained handler for Aaron the Comfort Dog, a Napa celebrity. You can read Craig's blog posts here and hear him describe his vision for the firm here. Craig is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.

Craig UnderhillEmperor of Enlightenment, CEO

Tom Davis has been a CPA for more than 35 years and has been specializing in the wine and hospitality businesses since 1979. Tom offers customers superior technical knowledge and the wisdom of his vast wine industry experience. Tom graduated from Pennsylvania State University and went on to work for Arthur Anderson & Co. in New York City before moving to California. He is active in the Kiwanis Club, the Sierra Club, and the Napa County Land Trust. Read Tom's blog posts here. Tom is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.

Tom Davis (Retired)The Sage, Partner

Laura is a graduate of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama where she earned a B.S. in Accounting. Upon graduation, she was determined to cross an item off of her bucket list, and moved from her home in Birmingham, Alabama to California. She applied online for positions on the west coast and once hired, headed to her first job at a travel agency in Santa Rosa. She will be sharing her insights as a member of both the tax and accounting teams. She is a born adventurer and has traveled to Italy and most recently Costa Rica to see her favorite animal, the sloth. She is hoping to make a trip to Iceland in the near future.

Laura HawkinsMeraki-Maker

Mattie Eagle is a graduate of Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa where she majored in History and Studio Art. After graduation, travel, and several applications of her entrepreneurial talents, she went back to school at Western New Mexico University to gain the accounting credits that qualified her to become a CPA. She was raised in Minnesota and now lives in Silver City, New Mexico with her husband and two children. She is a full-time member of the BDCO tax team and is intrigued by the section 199A deduction and options for charitable giving presented in the 2018 Tax Law. Mattie loves supporting her customers as they take calculated risks, pursue the expansion of their passions, and become owners of their financial futures. An avid cyclist, Mattie is inspired by those who lead a “self-directed life” and enjoys applying her considerable talents to local sports, charitable organizations, and entrepreneurs who are seeking to build successful businesses.

Mattie EagleSilver Spinner

Erica Riddle, CPA is a manager at Brotemarkle Davis & Co. specializing in assurance services, operational reviews and business consulting. Erica also serves as the firm's wine industry analyst, spearheading the firm's efforts to provide and share key insights into the wine business with our customers. Erica joined BDCo in 2013 with a Masters in Accounting from California State University, Sacramento and is certified in Strategic Performance Management. Prior to joining BDCo, she was the Labor Optimization Manager at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Although her office was located right next to a roller coaster, Erica says her favorite attraction at the park was the tigers she first got to know as cubs. As a knitting hobbyist, Erica says the key to her success is patience and concentration, which also makes her a wizard at spreadsheets, programming, and all things accounting. She also holds the unprecedented distinction of being a candy maker and is a "third-generation Riddle Brittler". Erica is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.

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Behind wine brand Kendall-Jackson’s growing direct-to-consumer strategy - Digiday More metrics help wineries gain deeper insights into DTC (direct to consumer) results. WISE Academy, a Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLP partner, can help you drive consistent DTC results. https://digiday.com/marketing/behind-wine-brand-kendall-jacksons-growing-direct-consumer-strategy/
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The 'anytime, anywhere' work revolution We are really trying to figure out the remote work thing in our firm. Enjoyed the podcast with Jennifer Lee Wilson and Renee Moelders https://www.accountingtoday.com/podcast/the-anytime-anywhere-work-revolution?utm_campaign=breaking-news-c-Dec%2018%202018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&eid=abae09c2cd6ac3511b301c051a9dcfef
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California accountants future-proofing their firm with addition of three full-time accountants BDCO in the news - we are thrilled to have these new faces on our team https://www.alliottgroup.net/international-alliance-law-accounting-firms-news/brotemarkle-davis-three-hires/
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Podcast: The Taste with Doug Shafer - Marilisa Allegrini If you want to really know what the wine industry is all about, listen to these insider podcasts featuring the wonderful Shafer Vineyards' Doug Shafer interviewing wine industry notables.
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Justin Winery to give 50k to 42 local teachers - Paso Robles Daily News "Wining" for good https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/justin-winery-to-give-50k-to-42-local-teachers/89045/ 0 Comments 0 Likes

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20 Sonoma and Napa Wineries Open on Thanksgiving Thinking about visiting a Sonoma or Napa Valley winery for Thanksgiving? These are your options https://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-and-napa-wineries-open-on-thanksgiving/
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2018 $100K Small Business App Showdown FINALISTS - Intuit Developer Community Blog There are so many incredible apps that extend the power of Small Biz solutions. Just check out these top 10 apps according to Intuit. The official winner of the competition was G1VE but we all win thanks to their hard ... 0 Comments 1 Likes

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Northern California Wildfire Relief - California Community Foundation Here are options for helping those impacted by the CA wildfires https://www.calfund.org/norcal-wildfire-relief/
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How the 2018 Tax Law will change your chart of accounts Time for tax planning and changes to your chart of accounts to reflect changes in deductions under the new tax law.
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Team - BDCo, Brotemarkle Davis & CO. LLP - An accounting and advisory firm with... We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of the BDCo team, Lisa Akrawi. She is a recent graduate of Walla Walla University and a former student at PUC. She is happy to have found her way back to the ... 0 Comments 6 Likes

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OUR WHY - BDCo, Brotemarkle Davis & CO. LLP - An accounting and advisory firm... It should always start with WHY. Here's what our firm's managing partner, Craig Underhill, had to say about the things that matter to us. https://www.bdcocpa.com/company/why #MakingNapaValleyBetter
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Sales Tax Implications of Wayfair Ruling for Wineries Wineries are ahead of this ruling in most states.
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Impact of U.S. Supreme Court’s Sales Tax Ruling on DTC Wine Shipping – Wine Compliance... Wineries who are already fully compliant will not be greatly impacted by changes in Sales Tax rules after South Dakota v. Wayfair. They've been dealing with tax payments in almost every state for a long time thanks to licensing rules.
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Should Wineries Rush to Adopt the Cash Method of Accounting in 2018? Cash basis sounds easy enough for qualified wineries - but is it? https://www.bdcocpa.com/resources/articles/99
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Leadership Workshops - Wine Industry Sales Education Want to really understand the numbers behind winery accounting? We teach an 8-hour class through WISE Academy for this purpose #203 on May 16th http://wineindustrysaleseducation.com/workshops/
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Why one question is a consultant's best tool Do two WHYs make a right? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-one-question-consultants-best-tool-geni-whitehouse/
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How MileIQ Automatic Mileage Tracking Works | MileIQ If you are still tracking mileage by hand, it's time for an upgrade. MileIQ has changed my life! For $60 a year this app is always on - swipe left for personal miles, right for business. Done. https://www.mileiq.com/howitworks#pricing 0 Comments 1 Likes

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Certificate in Wine Industry Finance and Accounting - School of Business and Economics Enjoyed the opportunity to teach at Sonoma State http://web.sonoma.edu/sbe/wine-business-institute/education/wine-industry-finance-and-accounting.html
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Retroactive Depreciation Changes Encourage Closing Deals Before Year End Bonus depreciation benefits apply for purchases made between Sep 28th and the end of this year. https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2017/12/21/retroactive-depreciation-changes-encourage-closing-deals-before-year-end/#2fedc08f6db6
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Republican Tax Plan Calculator We keep learning more about implications of tax law on wineries - big changes in excise taxes for all, and sparkling wine producers now benefit from credits https://www.bdcocpa.com/resources/articles/98 . And for individuals, here is a calculator to try https://www.wsj.com/graphics/republican-tax-plan-calculator/
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