Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Accounting Solutions
Raul Carrega CPA has been dedicated to delivering exceptional accounting services since 1992. Our firm prioritizes ethical conduct and professional excellence, offering personalized solutions tailored to individual, business, and nonprofit clients. With over two decades of experience in tax preparation, financial audits, and business consulting, we serve diverse industries including Fortune 500 companies and public accounting firms. Our expertise extends to forensic accounting, litigation support, and expert testimony, supported by our PCAOB registration. We maintain two convenient locations in Glendale and Newport Beach, California, ensuring accessible, high-quality service.Our team combines deep technical knowledge with practical business insights to address complex financial challenges. Clients benefit from our commitment to timely, accurate reporting and proactive tax planning strategies. As a trusted advisor, we focus on building long-term relationships while maintaining rigorous adherence to industry standards. Our proven track record with Fortune 100 companies and public sector engagements demonstrates our capability to handle sophisticated financial matters.
Services
Tax Preparation
Financial Audits
Business Consulting
Forensic Accounting
IRS Audit Representation
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- CPA with 30+ years of tax practice experience since 1992
- Personalized service with direct client communication
- PCAOB-registered audit capabilities for public companies
- Expert forensic accounting and litigation support experience
- Proven track record with Fortune 100 company engagements
Associations and certifications
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare comprehensive tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and nonprofit organizations. Our expertise covers complex tax scenarios including real estate transactions, international reporting, and estate planning. With 30+ years of experience since 1992, we ensure accurate filings while maximizing legitimate deductions and credits for optimal tax outcomes.
Financial Audits
Our PCAOB-registered audit services cover public companies, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations. We conduct thorough financial statement audits, HUD compliance reviews, and quality assurance engagements for accounting firms. With experience serving Fortune 100 companies, our audits meet the highest regulatory standards while providing actionable business insights to improve financial controls and reporting accuracy.
Business Consulting
We offer strategic guidance for business management, financing, budgeting, and acquisition strategies. Our consulting services help entrepreneurs develop growth plans, optimize financial operations, and navigate complex tax implications. With expertise in startup consulting and corporate finance, we provide tailored solutions that address specific industry challenges and regulatory requirements.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services include litigation support, fraud detection, and expert testimony. With over a decade of experience in legal matters, we analyze financial records for disputes, insurance claims, and regulatory investigations. Our court-qualified expertise helps attorneys and litigators understand complex financial issues through clear, evidence-based analysis and reporting.
IRS Audit Representation
We represent clients facing IRS audits, collection actions, and tax disputes. Our services include negotiating payment plans, resolving back tax liabilities, and handling offer-in-compromise submissions. With deep knowledge of tax code and IRS procedures, we advocate for favorable resolutions while ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements during audit processes.
People
Raul Carrega, CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Raul Carrega, has practiced taxation since 1992. He specializes in tax preparation, financial audits, and business consulting for corporations, nonprofits, and individuals. As a PCAOB-registered auditor, he provides expert financial services to diverse clients including Fortune 100 companies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation, financial audits, business consulting, forensic accounting, and IRS audit representation. Our services cover individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and public companies with specialized attention to complex financial scenarios.
Are you qualified to audit public companies?
Yes, we are a PCAOB-registered accounting firm qualified to conduct audits for public companies. Our team has extensive experience serving as quality engagement partners for public accounting firms and Fortune 100 companies.
How can you help with tax problems?
We resolve IRS audits, back taxes, payroll tax issues, and collection disputes. Our services include negotiating payment plans, offer-in-compromise submissions, and bankruptcy-related tax solutions while ensuring compliance with all tax regulations.
Do you serve businesses outside California?
While our offices are in Glendale and Newport Beach, California, we serve clients nationwide through virtual consultations. Our experience includes working with Fortune 500 companies and public sector organizations across various industries.
What makes your firm different from other CPAs?
Our unique combination of PCAOB audit qualifications, forensic accounting expertise, and Fortune 100 consulting experience sets us apart. We maintain direct client communication with CPA-level attention to every engagement since 1992.
