Teresa D Johnson

What Teresa D Johnson does

Teresa D Johnson CPA, Inc. (TDJ CPA) is a privately held, founder-owned Certified Public Accounting firm established in 1998 and headquartered in Washington State, specializing exclusively in governmental accounting and financial services for local government entities. The firm is built around a 9-person team that includes the founder/CEO, two senior managers, two managers/associates, an accountant, a financial analyst, an executive assistant, and an accounting intern, with the team collectively bringing over 120 years of combined experience in governmental accounting and management. Core service offerings span Internal Audit Consulting and Internal Control Reviews, Governmental Accounting and Financial Services, Excise Tax Consulting, Audit Liaison support with the Washington State Auditor's Office, and Financial Statement Preparation and Compilation in accordance with GASB standards.

TDJ CPA serves Washington State cities and towns (both cash and GAAP basis), counties, water and sewer districts, housing authorities, port districts, area agencies on aging, and select non-profit organizations. The firm delivers no proprietary software or technology platform; the value proposition rests entirely on human expertise, regulatory fluency (GASB, State RCWs, federal single audit), and trusted relationships with the Washington State Auditor's Office, GFOA, WFOA, AICPA, and GASB. Services include interim controller functions, GASB standard implementation support (notably GASB 101, effective 2024), software implementations, staff augmentation, and special projects involving internal control enhancements.

The business model is professional services on a custom, quote-based engagement basis, billed through multi-year contracts with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, leveraging professional networking within the Washington government finance community, association memberships, and direct outreach to finance directors and CFOs of municipal entities. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has no institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity; growth to date has been entirely organic, through incremental team additions and gradual service-line expansion rather than geographic or vertical broadening.

Name

Teresa D Johnson

Legal name

Teresa D. Johnson CPA, Inc.

Website

https://tdjcpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Teresa D Johnson CPA, Inc. is a Washington State-based CPA firm founded in 1998 that provides specialized governmental accounting, internal audit, excise tax, and audit liaison services exclusively to local government entities including cities, counties, housing authorities, port districts, and water/sewer districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Governmental Accounting Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAEAD

Government Accounting & Financial Reporting

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Finance, Treasury & Procurement

SECONDARYBPAAAGAJ

Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting)

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (AP/AR, GL, Billing)

Keywords

• Governmental accounting services
• Internal audit consulting
• Public sector auditing
• Excise tax consulting
• Financial statement preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ridgefield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Governmental Accounting: Consulting and accounting services billed to local government entities for financial statement preparation, compilation, audit support, and GASB standard implementation. Services are delivered by certified public accountants with expertise in public sector accounting.
2. Internal Audit Consulting: Internal audit consulting services provided to government entities, including staff augmentation, internal control reviews, and risk management consulting.
3. Excise Tax Consulting: Washington State excise tax consulting services for local governments, including guidance on Public Utility Taxes, Sales and Use Taxes, Washington B&O Tax, and Unclaimed Property compliance.
4. Audit Liaison Services: Support services for navigating internal and external audits, including serving as primary point of contact between organizations and financial auditors, reviewing draft audit reports, and assisting with audit finding responses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TDJ CPA provides specialized governmental accounting and financial services to Washington State local government entities. Core offerings include financial statement preparation and compilation in accordance with GASB standards, internal audit consulting and internal control reviews, excise tax compliance consulting (Washington State), and audit liaison services with the State Auditor's Office. The firm operates as a professional services consultancy delivering these services through custom engagements tailored to each public sector client's specific needs.

Product overview

Teresa D. Johnson CPA, Inc. (TDJ CPA) is a professional services firm offering a portfolio of interconnected consulting services for governmental accounting. The core offerings include Internal Audit Consulting and Internal Control Reviews, Governmental Accounting and Financial Services, Excise Tax Consulting, Audit Liaison support, and Financial Statement Preparation and Compilation. These services are designed to work together as a comprehensive suite, with the firm serving as a trusted partner for local governments seeking assistance with financial reporting, audit support, interim controller functions, GASB standard implementation, and regulatory compliance. The firm operates as a single-service business model rather than a software platform, delivering these professional services directly to government entities including cities, counties, housing authorities, port districts, and nonprofits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internal Audit Consulting and Internal Control Reviews Comprehensive internal audit consulting services including staff augmentation, risk management, and implementation of internal control best practices for Washington State governmental entities. Designed to help public sector organizations identify and manage risk while securing financial health.
• Governmental Accounting and Financial Services Tailored accounting and financial services for public sector entities including cities, counties, water/sewer districts, housing authorities, port districts, and non-profits, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in public sector financial management.
• Excise Tax Consulting Specialized consulting for Washington State excise tax compliance including public utility taxes, sales and use taxes, B&O taxes, and unclaimed property guidance for local governments. Service stays ahead of legislative changes to optimize revenue streams and maintain compliance.
• Audit Liaison Services Acts as dedicated support for management during internal and external audits, including state and federal regulatory agency audits. Facilitates communication, reviews draft audit reports, and assists with audit findings and recommendations implementation with the Washington State Auditor's Office.
• Financial Statement Preparation and Compilation Prepares and compiles financial statements for governmental entities on monthly, quarterly, or annual schedules in accordance with current GASB financial reporting standards, providing services similar to an in-house controller or CFO for public sector clients.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDJ CPA actively participates in GFOA activities and leverages GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR Program) to help clients achieve recognition for excellence in governmental financial reporting.
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDJ CPA maintains active engagement with GASB standards, providing implementation guidance and training to clients on new reporting protocols and financial reporting requirements.
• Washington Finance Officers Association (WFOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeresa D. Johnson is a member of WFOA, maintaining professional connections within the Washington State government finance community.
• State Auditors Office (SAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDJ CPA maintains trusted audit liaison relationships with the Washington State Auditor's Office, helping clients navigate audit processes and implement recommendations.
• AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeresa D. Johnson is a member of AICPA, maintaining professional credentials and access to industry standards and resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Baker Tilly: Baker Tilly operates a sizable state and local government practice offering audit, advisory, and consulting services to municipalities and public agencies — comparable to TDJ but with national reach and broader capabilities.
• Moss Adams: Moss Adams is a large Pacific Northwest-based CPA firm with a meaningful government services practice; based in the same region as TDJ CPA, it competes for Washington municipal clients but offers a broader portfolio including tax and corporate services.
• Plante Moran: Plante Moran has a government and public sector practice serving municipalities, counties, and authorities with audit and advisory services — comparable client base to TDJ CPA but with significantly broader scale.
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA): CLA is a top-10 U.S. CPA firm with a dedicated government industry group serving state and local government entities with audit, accounting, and consulting — overlaps with TDJ's services but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Forvis (formerly FORVIS/Clark Nuber + DHG): Forvis is a major U.S. accounting firm resulting from the merger of Clark Nuber (Washington-based) and DHG, with a government services practice — directly competes for Washington municipal clients and offers a broader suite than TDJ.

Direct peers

• Eide Bailly: Eide Bailly has a substantial governmental services practice serving cities, counties, and special districts with audit, accounting, and advisory services — closely aligned with TDJ CPA's offerings.
• Springsted Incorporated: Springsted is a specialized public-sector financial advisory and accounting firm serving cities, counties, and special districts — directly comparable to TDJ CPA in clientele, services (audit support, financial reporting), and government-only focus.
• PFM Group (Public Financial Management): PFM is a leading financial advisor to state and local governments, offering financial reporting, consulting, and audit-related services — directly comparable to TDJ CPA's municipal client base and public-sector focus.
• BerryDunn: BerryDunn operates a dedicated governmental practice providing audit, accounting, and consulting services to state and local governments, closely overlapping TDJ's niche in municipal financial reporting and GASB compliance.

Emerging players

• Mauldin & Jenkins: Mauldin & Jenkins is a mid-sized CPA firm with a dedicated governmental practice serving cities, counties, and authorities — comparable in size and specialization to TDJ CPA, though operating primarily in the Southeast U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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