Kernutt Stokes is pleased to announce that Loren Harwood, CPA, CFP® has returned to the firm as a tax manager. Harwood began his career with Kernutt Stokes as an intern, then joined the firm full-time. After leaving the firm in 2006, Harwood owned his own CPA practice and served as a partner in another accounting firm.

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Harwood is well-equipped to work with business owners on corporate and personal tax strategies and compliance. He has worked extensively with businesses in professional services, including medical and dental, commercial real estate, and agribusiness.

Harwood holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Corban University, completed a Post Baccalaureate program in Accounting at the University of Oregon, and has a Master of Business Administration degree from Willamette University. He is a member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.