Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted San Diego CPA Firm Since 1978
Armando Martinez has served the San Diego community since 1978, providing comprehensive accounting and financial services. Our firm combines decades of professional expertise with a personalized approach, offering services ranging from tax preparation and audit representation to estate planning and business consulting. As licensed CPAs, we adhere to strict ethical standards and maintain memberships in prestigious organizations like the California Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. Our team includes seasoned professionals with over 30 years of combined experience in financial management and accounting. We prioritize building lasting client relationships through transparent communication and tailored solutions.Located in Chula Vista's Historic District, we serve individuals and businesses across Greater San Diego County. Our BBB accreditation underscores our commitment to trustworthiness and exceptional service. Bilingual capabilities in Spanish enable us to better serve diverse client needs. We specialize in QuickBooks consulting, nonprofit accounting, and tax planning strategies that minimize liabilities. Our mission remains unchanged since founding: to deliver expert accounting services with a warm, family-oriented atmosphere.
Services
Tax Preparation
Audit Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Estate Planning
Business Consulting
QuickBooks Consulting
Financial Statements
Tax Planning
Nonprofit Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined CPA experience in San Diego's financial landscape
- Our team includes certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors with specialized software expertise
- Bilingual services available in English and Spanish for client convenience
- We maintain active memberships in CALCPA and the American Institute of CPAs
- Our historic office location provides a warm, approachable environment for consultations
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare and file individual and business tax returns with precision. Our CPAs ensure accurate documentation and compliance while maximizing deductions. Services include past-due returns and tax collection assistance for both personal and corporate clients.
Audit Services
Our firm provides comprehensive audit representation and preparation. We help clients navigate IRS audits, investor reviews, and lender requirements while strengthening internal financial controls and documentation processes for optimal outcomes.
Bookkeeping
We offer full-cycle bookkeeping services including ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and reconciliation. Our systems track accounts receivable/payable, manage payroll, and generate critical financial statements for businesses of all sizes.
Estate Planning
Our CPAs develop strategies to protect and transfer your estate efficiently. We help minimize tax liabilities, establish guardianship for dependents, and ensure smooth asset distribution according to your wishes.
Business Consulting
We provide strategic financial guidance for business owners. Services include tax planning, compliance support, QuickBooks consulting, and internal control optimization to enhance profitability and long-term success.
People
Gabriel Martinez
Owner / CPA
With over 30 years in financial and IT management, Gabriel Martinez leads our firm. Former roles at Pacific Bell and ATT inform his strategic approach to accounting services since joining in 1978.
Tito Calsada
CPA
Tito Calsada brings 30+ years of public accounting experience. Specializing in nonprofit audits and tax services since joining in 1987, he holds California CPA license #55524E and serves diverse organizational needs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation, audit representation, bookkeeping, payroll services, estate planning, business consulting, and QuickBooks support for individuals and businesses.
Are you BBB accredited?
Yes, we maintain Better Business Bureau accreditation as part of our commitment to ethical business practices and client trust.
Do you serve areas outside Chula Vista?
We serve all of Greater San Diego County including La Jolla, Carlsbad, El Cajon, and Temecula from our Chula Vista office.
Can you assist with nonprofit accounting?
Yes, we specialize in nonprofit accounting and tax preparation with extensive experience handling audits and compliance for charitable organizations.
Do you offer bilingual services?
Our office provides full bilingual support in English and Spanish for all accounting and tax services.
