Business Details
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Long Beach, CA
Creal & Creal has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses in Southern California for decades. Our team of CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and degreed accountants specializes in tax compliance, forensic accounting, litigation support, and financial planning. We serve nearly 500 individual clients and 200 corporate entities across South Bay, Ventura, and Orange Counties, offering tailored solutions for tax management, estate planning, and business financial strategy. Our mission focuses on maintaining clients' financial viability through proactive planning and open communication, ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations. With expertise in IRS audit representation and entity restructuring, we deliver timely advice backed by decades of experience.Our commitment to excellence has earned us respect within the Southern California business community, and we extend our services to international clients as well. We prioritize personalized attention, enabling clients to strategize for retirement, tax planning, or economic transactions year-round. Our dedication to hard work and responsiveness has solidified our reputation as a trusted accounting partner. By combining technical proficiency with client-centric service, we address diverse financial needs while adhering to the highest professional standards.
Services
Tax Management
Estate Planning
Forensic Accounting
IRS Audit Representation
Financial Projections
Bookkeeping
Entity Restructuring
Retirement Planning
Litigation Support
Corporate Tax Services
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized tax planning and compliance services tailored to individual and business needs.
- Our team has decades of experience serving nearly 500 individual and 200 corporate clients.
- We specialize in IRS audit representation and complex tax matter resolution.
- We provide year-round strategic financial guidance for retirement and business planning.
- Our expertise spans forensic accounting, litigation support, and entity restructuring.
Services
Tax Management
Our tax management services guide clients through strategic planning and compliance with federal and state tax laws. We minimize liabilities while maximizing cash flow by leveraging expertise in evolving tax regulations. Clients receive personalized solutions for income tax preparation, entity selection, and cross-border tax matters.
Estate Planning
We specialize in estate and trust planning to ensure smooth asset transfer while minimizing tax burdens. Our approach combines legal compliance with tailored strategies for wealth preservation, addressing succession planning for individuals and business owners across multiple jurisdictions.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services support litigation through data reconstruction, fraud detection, and economic damage analysis. We provide expert testimony and detailed reporting for commercial disputes, wage claims, and personal injury cases with precision and integrity.
IRS Audit Representation
Professional representation during IRS or FTB audits ensures clients' interests are protected through experienced advocacy. We handle all communication, document preparation, and negotiation processes to resolve tax disputes efficiently while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Financial Projections
We create customized financial models and projections to support business decision-making. Our analysis incorporates market trends and operational data to develop realistic budgets, cash flow strategies, and long-term growth planning for companies of all sizes.
People
Kenneth L. Creal
CPA
With decades of experience, Kenneth L. Creal provides expert tax and accounting services, specializing in IRS audit representation and complex financial planning for individuals and businesses.
Kimberly Creal
CPA
Kimberly Creal contributes specialized tax compliance expertise, focusing on corporate accounting solutions and strategic financial planning for business clients in diverse industries.
Michelle Creal
CRTP
Michelle Creal offers certified tax preparation services with a focus on individual returns and estate tax matters, ensuring accurate compliance with state and federal regulations.
Max Kilstofte
CPA
Max Kilstofte specializes in forensic accounting and litigation support, providing detailed financial analysis and expert testimony for legal cases involving economic damages.
Jeff Muir
Staff Accountant
Jeff Muir supports clients with bookkeeping and accounting services, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with tax compliance for small businesses and corporations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll processing, entity selection, and tax compliance services tailored to businesses of all sizes.
How do you assist with personal tax planning?
Our tax planning services include income tax strategy, retirement planning, and estate tax optimization to minimize liabilities and maximize financial efficiency.
Do you handle IRS audit representation?
Yes, we offer professional IRS and FTB audit representation, managing all communication and documentation to protect clients' interests during the audit process.
Can you help with forensic accounting needs?
Our forensic accounting team conducts financial investigations, fraud detection, and litigation support with expert analysis for legal proceedings.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in South Bay, Ventura, and Orange Counties, with additional support for international clients.
