About
Experienced Leadership & Trusted Financial & Tax Expertise
With over 32 years of experience in corporate accounting, internal auditing, forensic investigations, and tax strategy, Compass Accounting & Business Solutions is led by a seasoned professional committed to client success.
Founder Annette spent 15 years in Corporate America, holding key roles throughout her career, including Senior Accountant, Analyst, Internal Auditor, Controller, CFO, and CEO, before launching the firm in 2007. Her expertise spans financial controls and reporting, business planning, tax services, process improvement, fraud prevention, and financial systems for businesses of all sizes and industries worldwide.
As a Forensic Accountant and Enrolled Agent, Annette brings specialized expertise beyond traditional accounting. Educated in Massachusetts and Kensington, England, she continues to help businesses and individuals streamline finances, strengthen controls, build effective teams, and drive cost savings—all with a patient, client-focused approach with the goal to help her clients keep more of their hard earned money!
Compass Accounting was founded with a passion for helping small businesses and individuals, offering expert accounting, tax planning, forensic accounting, and IRS tax resolution services. Our reputation is built on trust, expertise, and personalized service, empowering clients with financial solutions for growth and success.
Compass Accounting & Business Solutions has offices in Mukilteo, Washington with associates located all over the United States. While many of our clients reside in Washington state, we have a growing list of clients across the US as well as other countries. We operate with 3 principals as the foundation for all we do for our clients – Honesty, Integrity, and caring.
Honesty – We are completely transparent with our clients. Our time is your time. You deserve to know fully how we are spending it. We are fair with our time and prepared to show this to you at any time. We also expect honesty of our clients. We can’t help you if you withhold valuable information. You can trust us to keep your secrets safe, defending you, protecting you and above all else, expertly advising you.
Integrity – We operate in a professional manner. Period. Yes, we will certainly help you avoid paying taxes using methods that are both legal and ethical. We will not lie for you. Not to the IRS or anyone else. We won’t do anything that could potentially make you liable for even more taxes down the road.
Caring – There are few things more personal than your finances. One would be your family. We understand this and appreciate the trust you place in our hands to look out for those finances. All our clients are family to us. We come to know them on the most personal levels, levels only afforded family. What we do goes way beyond helping you pay fewer taxes. We help you to succeed. We help you achieve your business and personal goals.
We also have membership in the following organizations.
- National Society of Accountants – NSA
- National Association of Enrolled Agents – NAEA
- American Society of Tax Problem Solvers – ASTPS
- National Association of Tax Professionals – NATP
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Associate – ACFE
- BNI International Member