Okay, let’s tackle this. So Ray Curry has 34 years of experience as an accounting professional, which is a long time. He’s an owner of his own firm, which suggests he’s self-employed. Self-employed professionals like CPAs can charge higher rates than those in traditional employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants and auditors in the Seattle area (which includes Renton) can earn around $75,000-$100,000 per year. Considering Ray’s expertise and experience, I’d estimate his hourly rate to be around $125-$175. However, since he’s self-employed, I’ll take a conservative approach and round down to $125.