We combine the experience of a large firm with the personal attention that only a small firm can provide. Our clients come back to us year after year because they know they are in good hands. We work to develop long-term relationships; whether your needs are simple or complex, we can help. Please take a moment and read more about our shareholders and staff and our history.If you have any questions or would like more detailed information about how we can help you, don't hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to serve you.

 

Our Shareholders and Staff

rick linder

Rick L. Linder, CPA, Shareholder 

Rick has over 31 years of experience in public accounting and is currently the President of Linder & Goetz, P.S. He graduated from Central Washington University with a B.A. in Business Administration with a specialization in accounting in 1975. He co-founded the firm in 1998 and has been an owner in other local firms since 1981. He is a member of the Washington Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. He specializes in individual and closely-held business taxation, tax planning, financial statement preparation, litigation support, and business valuation services.

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Chris W. Goetz, CPA, Shareholder

Chris graduated from Washington State University in 1985 with a B.A. In Accounting and has over 21 years of experience in the public accounting field. He co-founded the firm in 1998 and has an extensive background in accounting, financial statement preparation, taxation, and tax planning, for individuals and closely-held businesses. Chris is a member of the Washington Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. 


Our Staff

Our staff consists of knowledgeable and qualified professionals who have the education, experience, and training to serve clients in the areas of financial accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, and accounting systems.

They Are:

angieAngie Juchmes

CPA

Angie graduated from Central Washington University in 2002 with a B.S. in Accounting and was certified in 2009. She has lived in the Wenatchee Valley most of her life and has been employed by Linder & Goetz, P.S. for more than 7 years. Her experience includes financial statement preparation, federal income tax for individuals and business, reporting of state and federal payroll taxes, Washington State excise taxes and has extensive QuickBooks knowledge. She is a member of the Washington State Society of CPAs.

mike

Michael Yale

CPA

Michael graduated from Central Washington University in 2005 with a B.S. in Accounting and obtained his CPA license in January of 2011. He has been with the firm since 2006 and currently practices in the areas of financial statement services, federal and state payroll tax reporting, and federal income taxation. He is a member of the Washington Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.


nicole hiedi janine
Nicole Linder Thompson
Firm Administrator
Heidi Smith
Bookkeeper
Janine Sorrell
Office Manager


Our History

Linder & Goetz, P.S. was founded in 1998 by Rick L. Linder, CPA and Chris W. Goetz, CPA. Our office is located along the Columbia River adjacent to Riverfront Park, in Wenatchee, Washington "The Apple Capital of the World".