Articles by Rebecca J. Conner, CPA

How do you maximize the cash flow early on for a head start?
Debt takes away from your ability to accumulate wealth. The PEW Research Center indicates college-educated millennials without student loans have seven times greater net worth.
Let’s walk through an example… … Read More

Personal finance is made up of quite a few things – budgeting and loans, saving and investing, and understanding trade-offs. When kids enter the picture, it can be hard to decide when to start educating them about finances. Where do you begin? How do you help them develop an understanding? Do you feel you grasp finances well enough to adequately answer their questions?… Read More

When deciding to leave a company, the majority of individuals I speak with talk about following their passion, working with cool technology, and obtaining experience in a successful company. I… Read More

Seattle is quickly advancing as a start-up hub. The announced moves of large satellite offices to the area and the amazing year of exits invigorated many employees to make the jump to… Read More

In 1997, Bill and Melinda Gates read an article outlining the diseases killing millions of children in foreign countries that were eradicated long ago in the U.S…The Gates take on the tough problems knowing they have the resources and passion to see it through. That passion is infectious.

So how do you begin making your mark on this world?… Read More

2014 was an incredible year for initial public offerings and valuations in general. Tech companies like GrubHub, Buuteeq, and GoPro saw their hard work payoff. Others found their (rumored) valuation reach the billion dollar mark.
How do key employees, executives and founders in large billion dollar companies attempt to minimize the tax impact of highly appreciated stock and protect a portion of their newfound wealth to give to others?… Read More

A wise man once said “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” What does preparation look like? Follow this easy 6 step guide to performing your best. We look forward to seeing you at the GeekWire Ping Pong & Anniversary Bash!… Read More

When you are involved at an executive level in the tech space, you quickly become familiar with the word “stock” – stock options, RSUs, Series FF stock, restricted stock, preferred… Read More

Financial freedom to you may mean taking a risk on a big idea, finally having the time to develop on an opportunity to better the world or providing peace of mind so you can devote yourself 100% to what you love. How do you get there?… Read More

If you’ve worked in the tech world, chances are you’ve encountered stock incentive pay, but have you received multiple offers with different types? About a year and a half ago,… Read More