Rebecca D. Schmidt, a certified public accountant with 20 years of experience, has launched an accounting practice to serve businesses, credit unions and community banks in Whatcom County.

Schmidt, an Everson resident and Western Washington University graduate, most recently served eight years as director of finance for North Coast Credit Union. She also spent six years as a business assurance auditor for Moss Adams. Schmidt has experience with businesses in the construction, manufacturing, real estate, retail and financial institution sectors.

Schmidt assists businesses in a variety of areas, including strategic and business planning, preparation of financial statements, internal controls to prevent fraud, and compilations and reviews necessary to meet lending and bonding requirements.

For more information, visit RebeccaSchmidtCPA.com or call 360-201-3391.

Reach DAVE GALLAGHER at dave.gallagher@bellinghamherald.com or call 715-2269.