Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Nonprofit Tax & Accounting Solutions
ESP Accounting was founded in 2013 with a mission to provide specialized accounting and tax services tailored to nonprofit organizations. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to cost-effectiveness, leveraging secure cloud-based technologies to deliver efficient, transparent financial solutions. With over 15 years of professional experience in business and finance, including eight years dedicated to nonprofit accounting, we understand the unique challenges faced by 501(c)(3) organizations. Our services encompass daily bookkeeping, tax preparation, audits, consulting, and staff training, all designed to optimize financial systems while educating clients.We prioritize personalized service over corporate profit motives, maintaining low overhead through a small-firm structure to ensure exceptional value. Our affiliations with the AICPA, CalCPA, and nonprofit training programs demonstrate our dedication to industry standards and community impact. By handling complex accounting tasks, we empower nonprofit teams to focus on mission-critical work while maintaining compliance and financial clarity.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Preparation
Tax Consulting
Consulting Services
Write-up Services
Full-charge Bookkeeping
CFO Services
Historical Clean-up
Governance Training
Quickbooks Training
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer secure client portal with unlimited file transfers and seven-year storage
- Our paperless auditing tools ensure complete, accurate documentation
- Cloud-based accounting solutions reduce costs and improve accessibility
- We specialize in nonprofit tax regulations across California and Hawaii
- Our team provides governance and Quickbooks training for nonprofit staff
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- PCPS
- CalCPA
Services
Accounting Services
Our accounting services provide nonprofits with expert financial management through secure cloud-based platforms. We handle daily bookkeeping, software setup, and CFO-level oversight while maintaining compliance with nonprofit-specific regulations. Our team ensures accurate financial reporting and system optimization tailored to organizational needs.
Tax Preparation
Specialized tax preparation services for nonprofits include Form 990 filings and state/federal compliance across California and Hawaii. We use advanced software for accurate, timely electronic submissions while developing contextual narratives that enhance donor understanding of financial reports.
Consulting Services
Our consulting services address nonprofit accounting challenges through policy development, internal controls training, and software analysis. We provide governance education and system evaluations to strengthen financial infrastructure while maintaining cost-effective operations.
Paperless Auditing
We implement industry-leading paperless auditing tools that ensure complete documentation and efficient annual transitions. This approach focuses on current year changes while maintaining historical accuracy, reducing administrative burdens for nonprofit teams.
Staff Training
Comprehensive training programs cover Quickbooks usage, internal controls, and financial policy development. Our educational approach empowers nonprofit staff and board members to maintain effective accounting systems between professional engagements.
People
Erin Sacco Pineda
Shareholder
CPA with 15+ years in nonprofit accounting, holding degrees from UC Berkeley and Purdue. Developed nonprofit accounting curriculum at University of San Diego. Combines technical expertise with organizational communication skills to serve California and Hawaii nonprofits.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for nonprofits?
We provide bookkeeping, CFO services, software setup, and financial system optimization specifically for 501(c)(3) organizations using secure cloud-based technologies.
How do you handle nonprofit tax filings?
We specialize in Form 990 preparation and state/federal tax compliance across California and Hawaii using secure electronic filing systems.
What technology do you use?
We utilize secure client portals, paperless auditing tools, and cloud-based accounting solutions for real-time financial access and documentation.
Do you serve organizations outside California?
Yes, we also serve nonprofits in Hawaii with tax and accounting services tailored to their specific state requirements.
How do you help nonprofits improve financial systems?
We offer governance training, internal controls development, and accounting policy creation to strengthen organizational financial infrastructure.
