Call us at 510-353-9575 for a complimentary 1/2 hour CONSULTATION!   Raymond Young CPA  Education: BS in Finance & Accounting, University of California at Berkeley, 1986. Raymond's first job was at A-Aarow Rents and Sales in Oakland, from age 14 to 21, where he ended up being the general manager. Raymond graduated from UC, Berkeley with a BS in Finance and Accounting.  Upon graduating, he started working with the Internal Revenue Service.  Raymond worked as a Revenue Agent for 5 years, auditing business owners at their place of business or their CPA's office.  Itching to get his CPA, he worked with Jeanpierre and Company in San Francisco for 3 years.  After gaining valuable experience, he started his own firm in 1993 when he got his CPA certification and license. Raymond has also done joint ventures with a Big Six firm for five year stints, where he developed an understanding of what a growing company goes through in the area of finances and accounting. One of Raymond's strength is the ability to sit with the business owner or CEO's and help them plan for their financial future, personally and their company's. Raymond's experience as an IRS agent has had a profound effect on the philosophy and the DNA of our firm.  Knowing how the IRS think and what they are looking for helps our staff to maximize our clients tax returns and minimize their risk of getting audited.  Raymond's main focus with our individual clients is to help them become wealthy and help them stay that way.

Aurora Cortez Education: AA in Accounting, Alameda College, 1978. Experience:  Owner Kitchen & Bath Remodeling and Major Appliance Retail Business: In charge of the finance/accounting department of a million dollar business enterprise. Aurora has been working for Raymond Young CPA since 2004.  Prior to joining Raymond Young CPA,  Aurora was a successful retail business owner for 7 years and lends her experience and understanding of how a small business should operate optimally. She is our primary bookkeeping expert and is in charge of our Bookkeeping Department.  Proficient in Quick Books Pro, her expertise also extends to tax preparation.  Aurora also heads our Offer-in-Compromise Department and gets involved with client's tax audits. One of Aurora's strength is her listening skills and the ability to deliver the results that our clients are seeking in their search for a bookkeeping and tax partner.  Another invaluable attribute is the wisdom and understanding that she acquired from running her retail business.

Hector Garay Education/Credentials: MBA in Business Administration, INCAE Business School, San Jose, Costa Rica, July 1989 INCAE was founded in 1964 under the technical supervision of the Harvard Business School; BS in Business Administration, State University Dr. Matias Delgado, San Salvador, El Salvador; College Course Work concentrating in Business, City College of San Francisco, 1997-2001; Income Tax Preparation Course Work & Certification, H&R Block Tax Institute, 2002; CTEC Licensed (California Tax Education Council) current 2009. Experience: H&R Block: Tax Professional working with a variety of clientele preparing individual and business tax returns for the 16th & Mission and the Geneva branches.  Helped H&R's main office to solve client's IRS & State tax problems after tax season.  Acted as an Instructor for the Income Tax Course of H&R Block.  Russell Corporation: In charge of the financial and administrative function for the overseas operation of this apparel company in Central America.  Managed a budget of $750K per month.  Directed departments of accounting, payroll, human resources, and information systems.  Hector was responsible for preparing budgets, cash flow & financial analysis for the accounting year. Hector's forte and main responsibility in our firm is managing our corporate accounts.  His business background and MBA sets him up well in dealing and advising our corporate clients.  He is also an expert in personal tax preparation. Hector is our primary non-profit tax preparer and excels in helping our clients solve their tax problems.

Ray Gonzales Education/Credentials: AA Accounting/Business Management, Heald College, June 1999; BS Accounting, University of Phoenix, April 2002; CTEC Licensed (California Tax Education Council) current 2009; NASD Series 7 Licensed, CA Series 63 (Securities License) current 2009; CA Insurance Licensed (Life & Health) current 2009. Experience: H&R Block: Tax Course Graduate, 2004 & 2005; Liberty Tax: Personal Tax Course Certified, 2007; Liberty Tax: Personal Tax Instructor & Branch Manager, 2008. Ray's expertise goes way beyond Federal & State tax preparation.  If you need tax consulting in regards to investment properties, financing, distressed real estate properties strategies, you will benefit greatly from Ray's expertise and knowledge. Ray is also an expert in retirement planning and tax deferred programs for both employed and self-employed individuals.  If you are wondering the tax implication of a SEP IRA, SIMPLE, SOLO 401K, IRA, ROTH OR TRADITIONAL, Ray will consult and apply the best solution for your situation. Lastly, Ray helps out with our Bookkeeping clients lending his expertise in business management.

Raymond Young CPA An Accty Corp

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510-353-9575 10am to 6pm, 510-868-1954 fax

40611 Grimmer Blvd Ste B

Fremont CA 94538

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