Verte: n. vèrt / beyond awesome without over-abundance

Our mission is to maintain a culture that promotes fiscal health in business, excitement about cloud technology, strives for excellence, supports collaboration and creativity - we just happen to be accountants.

Kirsten Barrie

Douglas Ralph

Carol Turley

  • Founder/Owner

    Kirsten brings over 19 years of comprehensive financial management experience. Her expertise spans traditional finance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency, making her a seasoned leader in the field. Alongside her proficient team, Kirsten transforms accounting complexities into streamlined, actionable financial insights that drive business growth.

    Kirsten's journey in finance began in Los Angeles, where she distinguished herself as a strategic advisor and fractional CFO for various businesses. Her deep understanding of financial health and strategic planning enabled her to identify and rectify underlying issues, transforming potential pitfalls into growth opportunities. Determined to elevate financial management, Kirsten harnessed innovative technology to make accounting a powerful strategic asset.

    Kirsten and her team are dedicated to empowering startups, scale-ups, and small to medium-sized businesses with precise and timely financial data essential for informed decision-making. In today’s competitive economy, they provide the robust financial systems necessary for success, enabling companies to present their financials confidently to investors and achieve sustained growth.

    Beyond her professional achievements, Kirsten is committed to giving back. She mentors women in business globally through the Cherie Blair Foundation and offers her expertise to budding entrepreneurs at the Santa Monica accelerator, Expert Dojo, and Startups.com.

    "Understanding the intricacies of your financial landscape is key to excelling in today's market. Our team provides the clarity and strategy you need to thrive."

  • It’s fair to say that nobody wants tax problems.

    I provide solutions for tax compliance problems, including unfiled returns, unpaid assessments, liens and levies and penalty assessments.

    I work with U.S. citizens living abroad to deal with the particular compliance issues they face with taxation and reporting in multiple jurisdictions.

    I also work with small business people who need stress free guidance to keep their business compliant, and still minimize the annual tax bill.

    The Internal Revenue Code and forty-one state income tax codes present opportunities for problems no matter where you reside. Every year I meet new clients who thought their preparer was correctly reporting their foreign or business income and financial affairs. At least they thought that until the letter from the IRS came.

    After 35 years of business management and a decade of tax practice I have the experience to help manage your business and compliance issues.

  • Client Services Coordinator

    Carol conducts our intake forms, getting to know you and your business better and make sure that we are the right fit for your company. Additionally she assists clients with various tasks and questions. If you’d like to book a call with her, go here!

Professional Services