• • 5+ years professional experience in accounting, and a certified public accountant (CPA)
  • • Volunteered on numerous finance and budget committees including for the City of Seattle
  • • Teaches accounting and helps promote financial education and awareness

Experience

David Gorton has more than five years of professional experience as an accountant, working for both the public and private sectors. Based out of Seattle, Washington, he has served in numerous civic and volunteer roles, including for the City of Seattle and the Seattle Public Library. David is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has successfully completed the Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) examination. In addition to practicing, David teaches and educates, writing informational articles on accounting and financial topics, and as a continuing education instructor.

Education

David holds a BA in finance from Eastern Washington University.

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