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Core Ideology
Trans-Pacific Accounting and Business Consulting, LLC is a firm of forward thinking accountants based in Bellevue, Washington, home to the Pacific Northwest region, that specializes in providing accounting, business consulting, and tax services for small businesses. We work with a range of clients from sole traders and international entrepreneurs to partnerships and corporations. As small business owners ourselves, we understand the pressure of running your own business, so we work as an effective business partner taking away the worries of your accounting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance. We work with you to plan your business and tax strategy to make sure you only pay what is necessary. Trans-Pacific Accounting and Business Consulting, LLC is a licensed CPA firm in Washington State and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce. |
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Rick Kai Lam Choi, Founder and Principal, CPA
Rick founded the firm in 2015 with the commitment to offer more and better personalized services for his clients. He has a wealth of experience, advising on all aspects of accounting, taxation, and business consulting and developing but with a strong assurance bias. His client base encompasses multi-national corporations who need trans-border accounting and taxation advice, newly-minted entrepreneurs forming their first businesses, individuals who just need someone on speed-dial to ask a few simple questions, and local mom-and-pop shops. Rick acquired his business degree from the University of Washington Foster School of Business in 2005 with concentrations in Accounting and Management Information System and a minor in Music. He worked with various CPA firms and clients before founding Trans-Pacific Accounting. He is a certified public accountant licensed with the Washington State Board of Accountancy and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is also pursing Master of Science in Taxation at Golden Gate University. Rick is also the president of The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, a local non-profit organization that helps support and connect local businesses since 1963. When Rick is not working, volunteering at the Chamber, and studying for his classes in taxes, he probably is traveling or is planning for his next adventure. He LOVES travel! |
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Albert Kwok, Tax Senior
Albert is specialized in US tax compliance and tax planning. He analyzes outbound and inbound transactions to identify US tax implications for clients.. He also assisted clients in understanding tax consequences of various business and investing activities in the US. He is experienced in various industries such as Investment management, Real estate, and Technology. His client base includes startup companies, high net worth individuals, expatriates, etc. Albert received his business degree with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Washington Foster School of Business in 2011. He received his Master’s in Taxation from Golden Gate University in 2014. He worked in various "Big 4" accounting firms in New York City before joining Trans-Pacific Accounting. He specializes in US international tax, and he has multiple years of experience in serving cross-border clients. In his free time, Albert likes to play beach volleyball, cycling, and playing chess. |