Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Pleasant Hill, CA
Brenda L. Andrews, CPA is a trusted accounting firm serving small businesses in the San Francisco East Bay Area since 1999. Founded on principles of personalized service and expertise, our firm combines decades of experience with continuous professional education to deliver tailored financial solutions. We specialize in demystifying accounting complexities through active listening and clear communication, enabling clients to focus on their core operations.Our team, comprising Brenda and her daughter Tiffany (a certified Enrolled Agent), provides comprehensive services including tax planning, bookkeeping, QuickBooks support, and strategic business consulting. Backed by over 200 annual hours of industry training, we are committed to delivering actionable insights that drive long-term profitability while maintaining unwavering compliance with evolving regulations.
Services
Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping
Business Consulting
QuickBooks Support
New Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We customize accounting solutions to match each business's unique operational needs
- Our team includes a Certified Public Accountant and Enrolled Agent with 30+ combined years of experience
- We specialize in tax strategies that reduce liabilities for diverse small businesses
- Our QuickBooks ProAdvisor expertise ensures software setup tailored to business requirements
- We combine technical expertise with plain-language explanations for better financial understanding
Services
Tax Preparation
Our comprehensive tax preparation services cover individual and business returns while optimizing legal tax reduction opportunities. We specialize in complex scenarios for medical practices, law firms, and retailers, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Our proactive planning approach identifies year-round strategies to minimize liabilities.
Business Consulting
We provide strategic financial guidance through budgeting tools, cash flow analysis, and operational efficiency assessments. Our consulting helps small business owners make data-driven decisions about entity structure, growth opportunities, and risk management. Services include forecasting models and internal control improvements.
QuickBooks Setup
Our QuickBooks ProAdvisor services ensure proper software configuration for business-specific needs. We handle chart of accounts setup, invoice templates, and ongoing support to maintain accurate financial records. This streamlines tax preparation and enables real-time business performance tracking.
New Business Advisory
We guide new businesses through entity selection, business plan development, and accounting system implementation. Our advisory services cover financing strategies, tax optimization for startups, and software selection to establish strong financial foundations for long-term success.
Outsourced Accounting
Our outsourced accounting solutions handle day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable/receivable management, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. This allows business owners to focus on growth while maintaining accurate records for better decision-making.
People
Brenda L. Andrews
CPA
Brenda founded the firm after an engineering career, bringing analytical rigor to accounting. A California CPA license holder, she focuses on strategic financial planning and tax optimization for small businesses through personalized consulting.
Tiffany
Enrolled Agent
Tiffany joined the firm in 1999 and became an Enrolled Agent in 2011. She specializes in tax preparation and represents clients before the IRS, combining technical expertise with client-focused service to ensure compliance and financial clarity.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, tax planning, financial consulting, QuickBooks setup, and new business advisory services tailored to small businesses' specific needs.
How can your firm help new startups?
We assist with business structure selection, tax planning, accounting system implementation, and business plan development to establish strong financial foundations.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve medical practices, dental offices, retail businesses, and law firms with industry-specific financial strategies and compliance solutions.
Do you offer QuickBooks support?
Yes, our QuickBooks ProAdvisor services include software setup, customization, and ongoing support to ensure proper financial recordkeeping.
How does your firm approach tax planning?
We focus on year-round strategies to minimize liabilities through entity selection, cash flow management, and compliance with current tax regulations.
What areas do you serve?
Located in Pleasant Hill, we serve businesses throughout the San Francisco East Bay including Concord and Walnut Creek.
