MEET TANYA
Hi, I’m Tanya. I help business owners grow with intention and exit with confidence.
CPA, Partner at Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP, and creator of The SCOTT Method for Exit Planning.
Confidential, no pressure, and no requirement to move faster than you’re ready for.
People say accounting is the language of business. I’ve spent my career helping owners speak it and use it to grow with intention and eventually exit on their own terms.
MY STORY
CPA since 1989. Partner at Hutchinson and Bloodgood since 2006.
Creator of The SCOTT Method for Exit Planning.
A trusted guide with straight talk and a lot of empathy.
I’m a CPA and a Partner at Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP in San Diego. I work with owner‑managed, mid‑market businesses that are serious about growth and want a clear, confident path to an eventual sale or transition. Over the years, I developed The SCOTT Method for Exit Planning, a practical framework that helps owners understand their numbers, reduce risk in the business, and increase value long before they are at the closing table
My clients don’t need more reports. They need clarity.
Together, we dig into what the financials are really telling us about cash flow, profitability, valuation, and risk, and then turn that into specific, doable steps. Sometimes that means tightening operations. Sometimes it means restructuring ownership. Sometimes it means slowing down growth to strengthen the foundation so the business is more attractive to a future buyer.
The SCOTT Method for Exit Planning
MY FRAMEWORK
Strategic Company Optimization & Transition Tactics
A clear, practical framework to understand your numbers, reduce risk, and increase value long before a sale.
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Exit Readiness & Clarity
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Value Maximization & Gap Reduction
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Risk Audits & Contingency Planning
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Successor / Buyer Preparation
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Operational & Financial Readiness
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Transition & Life After Exit
Exit Readiness & Clarity
We start by defining what a successful exit looks like for you—financially and personally.
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Where are you right now?
WHO I WORK BEST WITH
You’re planning to sell in 3–7 years.
YOU MIGHT BE HERE IF…
You want to capture the full value of what you’ve built, not just “get out.”
You’re not sure what your company is really worth today.
You want to avoid last-minute chaos and “I wish I’d started sooner” regret.
How I help: we use the SCOTT Method to close value gaps, reduce risk, and prepare you and the business for buyers.
You want significant growth now and a better exit later.
YOU MIGHT BE HERE IF…
You want to capture the full value of what you’ve built, not just “get out.”
You’re not sure what your company is really worth today.
You want to avoid last-minute chaos and “I wish I’d started sooner” regret.
How I help: we find the real ceiling, capacity • margins • systems • leadership, and build a simple plan to break through it.
Not sure where you fit? Let’s talk it through.
Beyond the numbers.
THE HUMAN SIDE
Outside the office, I’m known as “The Chick with Knives” because I love to cook and entertain. Give me a sharp knife, good music, and a full kitchen, and I’m happy. I also enjoy cycling, K‑dramas, and being involved in my church community
Experimenting with a new recipe as ‘The Chick with Knives’
Cycling along the coast
Watching the latest K‑drama
Serving in my church community
When I’m not talking valuation and exit strategy, you’ll usually find me…
“I have referred Tanya to my clients and have ALWAYS found Tanya to be incredibly responsive and helpful…Tanya is also SUPER to work with.”
– Paul Byrne, CFO, CRES Insurance Services
“I highly recommend Tanya as a rare strategic consultative CPA that would be a great asset to any business.”
– Marilyn O'Neill, Founder & CEO, Nautilus Environmental
What’s my company really worth, and what does that mean for my life?
If you’re a business owner thinking about growth, exit, or that question, that’s where I do my best work. Let’s figure it out together.