CPAs for paint-your-own-pottery studios
Turn your studio into a business that actually pays you.
We handle your books, plan your taxes all year long, and hand you the numbers to grow — so you can get back to the part you love. Accounting built for studio owners, by people who get it.
30+ yrs
CPA experience
100%
Focused on pottery studios
4-season
Proactive tax planning
5.0★
From studio owners
Sound familiar?
Running a studio shouldn't feel like this
A surprise tax bill every April that wrecks your cash flow
No real idea whether the studio is actually profitable
Books that are months behind — if they exist at all
An accountant who has never heard of a kiln or a paint bar
You didn't open a studio to fight spreadsheets at midnight. Let's fix that.
How it works
Profitable in three simple steps
Book a free studio review
A relaxed 20-minute call. We learn your studio, you get honest, specific next steps — no pressure.
We set up your books & tax plan
We clean up the numbers, get your books current, and build a proactive, four-season tax strategy.
You run a clear, profitable studio
Reports you actually understand, fewer tax surprises, and a CPA in your corner as you grow.
What changes
From guessing to growing
When your finances finally make sense, everything gets easier — pricing, hiring, expanding, paying yourself.
Always know your numbers
Clean monthly reports you can actually read.
Keep more at tax time
Proactive planning, not April scrambling.
Price with confidence
Know your true margins on classes, parties & to-go.
A partner who gets pottery
Advice tuned to how studios really make money.
Real studios, real people
A peek inside the studios we love
Studio owners love working with us
“For the first time since opening, I actually understand my numbers. PYOP turned my shoebox of receipts into a plan — and I finally pay myself a real salary.”
Megan R.
Owner, The Clay Spot
“They get the studio business. No more explaining what a kiln is to my accountant. Our tax bill dropped and our stress dropped even more.”
Dave & Priya
Owners, Glaze & Graze Studio
“The four-season tax planning alone paid for the whole engagement. I wish I had found them three years ago.”
Caroline T.
Founder, Mud Room Pottery
Not your typical accountants
Specialists, not generalists
Led by entrepreneurial CPAs Donna and Chad Bordeaux, our team has spent decades helping creative-business owners build something that lasts. We speak plainly, move fast, and genuinely love watching studios grow.
Meet the team
Good questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you really only work with paint-your-own-pottery studios?
It’s our specialty. We understand studio economics — walk-in vs. parties vs. to-go kits, seasonal swings, inventory, and the margins that actually matter. That focus means less explaining on your end and sharper advice on ours.
I’m brand new. Is it too early to talk to a CPA?
Nope — it’s the best time. Setting up your books and entity correctly from day one saves a painful (and expensive) cleanup later. Start with our free PAINT tier and grow from there.
What is the four-season tax framework?
Most accountants only think about your taxes once a year — in April, when it’s too late to change anything. We plan proactively across all four seasons so there are no surprises and you keep more of what you earn.
Do I have to switch off QuickBooks / my current system?
Usually not. We meet you where you are and tidy up what you already have. If a change would genuinely help, we’ll explain why before recommending it.
How do we get started?
Book a short studio review. We’ll look at where you are, where you want to go, and recommend the tier that fits. No pressure, no jargon.
Ready to make your studio profitable?
Book a free 20-minute studio review. You'll walk away with a clear next step whether we work together or not.
No pressure. No jargon. Just a clear next step.
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