Company Overview

Michael Gillespie \& Associates, PLLC is a responsive, PCAOB-registered certified public accounting firm based in Seattle, Washington. The firm provides audit, tax, and financial advisory services primarily to public and private companies, including numerous franchisors, applying deep capital markets knowledge to support growth and compliance in franchise and business contexts.

Services Offered

• Audit, review, and compilation of financial statements for public and private companies.
• Tax preparation, planning, research, and compliance services for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and non-profits.
• Assistance with mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, IPOs, due diligence, and restructuring.
• Ongoing financial reporting, bookkeeping, and consulting tailored for business growth and capital market needs.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Strong expertise in serving franchisors and public companies, with broad experience across industries and business sizes.
• Key Benefits: Provides tailored, cost-efficient audits and tax services with early planning to reduce risks and maximize business outcomes; combines big-firm capabilities with small-firm responsiveness and attention.
• Franchise Expertise: The firm highlights its niche experience serving numerous franchisors, supporting complex capital market activities relevant to growing franchise systems, and delivering proactive, franchise-specific financial insights and compliance guidance for such clients. This makes the firm especially valuable for franchise owners looking for expert audit, tax, and financial advisory aligned with franchising challenges.