Steven Wallace

As Fordham & Co, LLP’s quality control partner and the partner-in-charge of its accounting and audit services, Steve ensures Fordham & Co, LLP’s services adhere to the highest ethical and quality standards.

Steve started his career as a tax auditor for the Oregon Department of Revenue and later got into public accounting with staff accountant and supervisor positions at other Northwest accounting firms. Steve joined Fordham & Fordham as a manager in 1990. He was later elected to shareholder and became a partner when Fordham and Fordham became BKR Fordham in 2000.

Steve provides expert accounting, auditing and pension plan services to clients in the industries of:

• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Healthcare

Steve describes himself as a “typical Oregonian”. His style is laid-back and patient, and his client service approach stresses listening and information gathering. Steve likes to let clients do the talking, so he can uncover the issues that trouble them and can work to deliver what clients want.

As Steve works with his clients, it is his personal mission to operate in the most ethical manner possible. Steve stresses competence and quality in his work, and strives to maintain the highest standards of honesty and fairness.

Designations

• Certified Public Accountant

Memberships/Community Involvement

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Oregon Society of CPAs
• Former OSCPA Peer Review Committee
• Former OSCPA Peer Review Executive Committee

Education

• B.S., Portland State University