Kira Bravo, CPA

05/16/2023

Update to the Lake Padden Park shooting incident and request for public assistance -

On 5-15-23 at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers were called to Lake Padden Park (east entrance) for the report of a male with a gunshot wound. There were witnesses rendering first aid and Bellingham Fire Department Medics arrived as well to the location inside the park. Though emergent lifesaving measures were taken by BFD Medics, the victim of the gunshot wound did not survive and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim is male, 37 years of age and with a Mount Vernon address. Further identification of the victim will occur once the family has been properly notified.

Bellingham Police Detectives are investigating the motive for the shooting and following leads. They are also asking for help from the public with gathering any electronic evidence, like photos or videos, taken at the time of the shooting in Lake Padden Park.
If you were there at the park right before and right after the shooting and saw, heard, or filmed anything which could help our investigators solve this case, please contact BPD in one of the following ways:

Email tipline: www.cob.org/tips
Phone tipline: 360-778-8611
Investigating Detective’s phone line: 360-778-8791

Lake Padden Park and the golf course are open to the public today.

04/13/2023

03/13/2020

Office update relating to COVID-19

06/12/2019

Listening to Simon Sinek at the AICPA Engage conference

01/17/2019

IR-2019-03, January 16, 2019 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is waiving the estimated tax penalty for many taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax liability for the year.

11/07/2018

Beautiful view of Fort Lauderdale while I attend the Advanced Estate Planning Strategies Conference!

04/24/2018

We're growing and our team is looking for professionals to join us! Here's a link to several open positions. If you are an experienced professional and don't see a current opportunity that matches your talent, please send us your resume and cover letter describing how your skills fit with our team.

At Metcalf Hodges, PS, we currently have three accounting positions we're looking to fill. These positions include a Senior Tax Accountant, an International Tax Manager/Senior Manager, and an Assurance Manager/Senior Manager. You can review the responsibilities and qualifications on our website.

04/18/2018

Another tax season done! Metcalf Hodges will be closed on Wednesday April 18th to give our team a much deserved break.

02/16/2018

Came home from work tonight to a big stack of thank you cards from the kids I taught for Junior Achievement. These kids were super fun and the cards were so sweet! If you aren’t familiar with JA, the program sends volunteers into the classroom to teach kids about entrepreneurship, business, finance and the economy. It’s a great program and so much fun to volunteer for!

01/17/2018

Please join Metcalf Hodges for a seminar to learn about the recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The seminar will be held on January 23rd from 4:00-6:00pm at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling 360-733-1010.

01/05/2018

Thanks to a friend for sharing this career advice from Eric Barker, author of Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

I'm not one to make New years resolutions but I am one to reflect and look for opportunities to grow. I am excited to continue building my business in 2018 with the support of my family.

1. You need to have a personal definition of success. It will change and evolve but if you don't have an idea of what you want, you're going to be on a nonstop treadmill towards "more" and that's going to make you awfully busy but not necessarily happy.

2. You need to know yourself. Know your signature strengths — those things you are uniquely good at. What do you bring to the table? Doing what you're good at not only makes you better at your job, research shows it also makes you happier and respected.

3. Pick the right pond. Find a place that rewards your signature strengths. A great company isn't a great place for you if it's not aligned with your talents and goals.