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Helping Your Business Grow

Growing your business can be a struggle…With so many different aspects of your business to focus on, it can be a challenge to make sure the financial side of your business is being carefully monitored and nurtured.

That’s why we specialize in helping Spokane and INW entrepreneurs take their business to the next level. Our mission is to help you focus on running your business with the peace of mind that your tax planning, accounting, reporting, and more are being handled by a company with the experience of knowing what you’ve been through and can help you navigate the stormy waters of entrepreneurial finance.

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Approach

Guiding your business from startup and beyond

We work with businesses from inception until up to and through the point that they need a full-time in house accountant, to ensure their taxes are planned for, and you’re getting the information you need to grow, profitably.

Philosophy

How we work, specifically.

Clarity over volume

A shorter report that someone reads and uses beats a thick one that nobody opens. We present what matters and keep the detail available underneath.

Answers, not options

When you ask what to do, you get a recommendation and the reasoning. Where the decision is genuinely yours, we say so and frame the trade-off.

Work done before the deadline

Planning happens during the year. Filings are prepared with time to review. Deadlines are the end of the process, not the start of it.

Relationships measured in years

We take on clients we expect to work with for a long time, and we scale the engagement as the organization changes.

Team

Craig Mason, CPA

Founder, Managing Member

Craig has more than 15 years in accounting and has led Mason Accounting since 2016, specializing in accounting and outsourced CFO work — with deep experience in construction and the trades. He has worked in the books of hundreds of companies across a range of industries.

Master of Accounting Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005.

Angie Bartlett

Accountant

Angie joined Mason Accounting in early 2026 and has quickly become an integral part of the team. She recently earned her degree in accounting and continues to expand her expertise in tax preparation and accounting services. Before joining the firm, Angie worked in the dental industry, where she managed a busy dental office and gained valuable experience in business operations, financial management, and client service.

Michael Swasnowski, CPA

Tax Specialist

Michael brings more than 35 years of experience in accounting and taxes. Throughout his career, he has worked with individuals and businesses, helping them prepare their taxes, manage their finances, and plan for the future. His experience includes tax preparation, planning, and financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the team.

FAQ

Common questions

Where are you located?

Our office is in downtown Spokane, Washington. We work with clients across the country and use technology to keep the process efficient wherever you are.

What size organizations do you work with?

Small and medium-sized organizations — from those just getting started through those approaching the point of hiring an internal CFO.

We're not a business. Can you do our taxes?

Yes. As a CPA firm we prepare and plan income taxes for individuals as well as organizations.

How can we reduce what we pay in taxes?

Every situation is different. We review your circumstances against a detailed list of planning opportunities and tell you which ones actually apply to you.

We're not local to Spokane. Can you still be our accountant?

Yes. We work with organizations across the U.S. and have systems in place that make remote work straightforward.

We're not sure what we need. Can we talk it through?

Yes. If we're not the right fit, we have a network of other CPAs and professionals we'll refer you to.

Ready to chat?

Tell us what your organization needs. We’ll tell you plainly whether we can help, what it would cost, and what happens first.

or call 509-214-0707