Emma Raivio, CPA
Tax Manager
After graduating from Western Washington University in 2019, Emma joined the VSH team in 2020 as a Staff Accountant. Emma is a dedicated member of VSH’s International department and excels in her work. Now serving as a Tax Manager, she specializes in helping international and cross-border businesses address their intricate accounting, taxation, and business planning requirements. Emma especially enjoys helping clients have a meaningful understanding behind the numbers.
Emma found a passion for accounting at an early age, and her natural curiosity led her to discover that accounting principles can be applied to many different aspects of life. She is also driven by her love of learning and is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge and apply that knowledge practically. She truly enjoys the accounting profession and that translates into her determination to do her absolute best for clients.
Emma grew up in Vancouver, WA and now resides in Lynden, WA with her fiancé, Kyle, their three dogs (Obi Wan, Bruno and George) and their cat (Bernard). Outside of work, you can find Emma on the tennis court, watercolor painting, or cooking a delicious meal.
Designations:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Memberships:
• Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)
• Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA)
• WA State Board of Accountancy
Education:
• Western Washington University
o Bachelor of Arts in Accounting (2019)
o Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems (2019)