Matthew Sutorius

Shareholder (Partner) at Clark Nuber
Clark Nuber

Matt is a shareholder in Clark Nuber’s Audit and Assurance Services Group, where he has worked for the past 14 years. Matt’s practice area of focus involves performing audits and consulting work for start-up technology companies in the SAAS, biotech, ed-tech, and video game verticals. Matt has extensive experience with technical financial accounting, including leading Clark Nuber’s implementation plan for client adoption of ASC 606. Matt also leads Clark Nuber’s internal audit training group and is responsible for developing curriculum that both complies with AICPA standards and assists in the achievement of department objectives for continuous education. Having led the firm’s adoption of new audit technologies, Matt has also consulted with accounting firms across the country on the incorporation of data analytics and new technologies in audit programs. Matt graduated with a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Missouri in 2008. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. He currently serves on the Finance Committee of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.

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Matthew on mentorship

When I was in college I really had no idea what I wanted to do with my life professionally. I majored in accounting because my parents thought it would be a good idea and I had a family friend who was a partner at a local CPA firm. I would’ve really benefited from having a relationship with a professional who I could talk to about my future goals and what having a career in accounting (or business in general) was like, and what unique skills or experiences I’d be able to bring to a new job. I am thrilled to be on the other side now, and truly believe that I can help students as they make decisions that will impact the start of their professional lives.

Specialty topics

  • Career paths for accountants
  • What being a CPA is actually like
  • What a career in business looks like
  • What the future of business and accounting is and the classes/skills you should develop before you start your career

Favorite books and learning resources

  • I read the New York Times and the Seattle Times each day to stay abreast of current events and global trends.
  • Professionally, my favorite books are by Daniel Pink, especially “Drive”.
  • Personally, I’m a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy novels and try read at least 10 every year.

Fun facts

I play ice hockey and am an avid recreational cyclist, logging about 5,000 miles a year. My longest ride so far has been 204 miles in a single day (The “Seattle to Portland” event Cascade Bicycling Club puts on annually)