CPA WINERY EDUCATION SERIES

We invite you to deepen and expand your knowledge of wine industry finance, accounting and best practices by attending one of our educational courses. Check out our current and upcoming offerings to make new industry connections, learn about the latest value-added processes and procedures and acquire the tools and knowledge necessary for success.

This education series is designed for professionals at all levels, from newcomers to the wine industry to seasoned executives. Whether you’re a winery accountant aiming for your next promotion, an experienced CFO looking to benchmark your expertise, or a banker, attorney, or CPA seeking deeper industry insights, this series provides valuable knowledge tailored to your needs.

Covering every aspect of the wine business – including production, sales and marketing, finance, and administration – the series offers a comprehensive understanding of winery operations.

Participants are eligible to earn AICPA CPE credits in accordance with NASBA rules and regulations

The series is developed and led by Timothy Allen, CPA, MS Taxation. As the managing director of AWG WIne Advisors, Timothy brings over thirty years of winery finance expertise, including five years with a Big 4 accounting firm, fourteen years in winery finance and operations, and sixteen years managing AWG Wine Advisors.

All classes are taught in person at AWG offices at: 120 Stony Point Road, Suite 230, Santa Rosa CA.
Additionally, you may attend the class remotely by web.

Please visit www.AWGwine.com for information regarding AWG Wine Advisors, a wine CPA firm specializing (a) full service accounting: bookkeeping, accounting, controller & CFO; (b) wine compliance: TTB, ABC, 49 states; (c) attest: audit, review, compilation; and (d) income tax.

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February 17, 2026

TOPIC: TBD

8:00 am – 1:00 pm PST

5 CPE hours total | $275

TBD

Instructor: Timothy Allen

Link to sign up coming soon
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August 18, 2026

TOPIC: TBD

8:00 am – 1:00 pm PST

5 CPE hours total | $275

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Instructor: Timothy Allen

Link to sign up coming soon
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November 17, 2026

TOPIC: TBD

8:00 am – 1:00 pm PST

5 CPE hours total | $275

TBD

Instructor: Timothy Allen

Link to sign up coming soon
Timothy Allen – Curriculum Vitae

Education

Master of Science in Taxation, Golden Gate University, September 1993

Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics, UC Santa Barbara, June 1991


Experience

Allen Wine Group LLP, Managing Partner — April 2009 – Present

Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards, President & CFO — Jan 2008 – Mar 2009

Rosenblum Cellars, Chief Financial Officer — Jan 2004 – Dec 2007

Arrowood Vineyards & Winery (Robert Mondavi), Director of Ops & Finance — Oct 2002 – Dec 2003

Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Chief Financial Officer — Nov 1997 – Jun 2002

La Crema Winery (Kendall-Jackson), Controller — Apr 1996 – Oct 1997

Deloitte & Touche LLP, Senior Accountant, Audit & Tax — Jan 1992 – Mar 1996


Continuing Education

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

Completed Advanced Certificate and Diploma Level 1 & 2


Certifications & Teaching

CPA: Active California Certified Public Accountant, licensed July 1995

Adjunct Professor, Sonoma State University — Fall 2000 to Spring 2001

 
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