Featured Client: Kensington Dental Care

"Ghirardo CPA has made a world of difference in both my business and personal life.  They have provided me the tools to work smarter, and plan smarter.  The yearly tax planning meetings are productive and organized.  I have been a dentist for about 17 years, and a sole proprietor for the last 14.  It's within these last three years of meeting Jerry and the Ghirardo team that I feel more in control of my future."

--Louie B. Mendoza, DDS Kensington Dental Care


At Ghirardo CPA, we pride ourselves on combining technical excellence with a passionate commitment to helping our clients achieve their goals. Let’s explore how we can be your partner in success. contact us

Featured Client: Redhill Towing

For more than 40 years, Redhill Towing has been setting the standard for excellent service in Marin County. With Joe Paz in the driver's seat, Redhill has been a solid business performer. Recently Joe had the opportunity to bid for a very desirable AAA contract, and he turned to Ghirardo CPA for the help he needed in navigating the complexities of the bidding process, including projecting revenues and expenses, identifying key metrics, and submitting a competitive, viable bid. Now that Redhill has been awarded the contract, Joe continues to rely on us to help him manage the rapid growth. What the client has to say: “Jerry Ghirardo has been very helpful in assisting our company, Redhill Towing, Inc., in obtaining our new AAA emergency roadside assistance contract which enlarges our service area to much of Marin County. Jerry and his team at Ghirardo CPA are extremely professional and always live up to their commitments in taking care of our financial, tax and consult needs. I am very pleased with our relationship with Ghirardo CPA and the services they offer."

Joe Paz, President & Owner Redhill Towing, Inc.


Our commitment to helping our clients succeed is the cornerstone of our business. Let us know how we can assist you.

Featured Client: Kala Brand Music

Petaluma-based Kala Brand Music has carved out a unique niche in the world of musical instrument manufacture and sales. With over 120 ukulele models of all sizes, woods, and sounds, they are experiencing exceptional growth.

Ghirardo CPA's Business Services team functions as Kala's "virtual controller," working together to monitor and manage their cash flow, develop budgets, and evaluate new strategies as their business grows. A successful financing strategy has been crucial to this growth, so we recommended an increase in their line of credit and assisted them in obtaining an increase with Sonoma Bank.

Additionally, founder Mike Upton knows that his employees are the key to Kala's success, so the Kala executive team is creating incentives and bonus programs to reward employees for their hard work. We have had the privilege of discussing these matters with them.

Kala knows first-hand that they can count on GCPA for help when they need it most, even after hours. During a recent month-end processing cycle, we discovered that Kala's primary Quickbooks data file was reporting data corruption. Our on-site team quickly launched a coordinated diagnose-and-repair operation with the help of Intuit's tech support and GCPA's internal IT staff. We stayed with them until the problem was resolved and normal work could resume.

What the client has to say: "There is wisdom in a multitude of counselors. Ghirardo has the expert tax, accounting and financial counsel I need to move my business forward. Mike Shimmin helps us to see Kala’s financial picture in a simple, clear and concise way that allows us to make solid business decisions." --Mike Upton, Founder


At Ghirardo CPA, we pride ourselves on combining technical excellence with a passionate commitment to helping our clients achieve their goals. Let’s explore how we can be your partner in success. contact us

Featured Client: LVPMarin Realtors

Catherine Munson founded LVPMARIN REALTORS® in 1967. This high-level professional boutique real estate firm provides direct "hands on" attention to all their clients. Catherine has a unique specialization in Eichler homes; she has been facilitating sales of these distinctive properties since they were first built more than 40 years ago. Her charming and gracious style endears her to clients and business associates alike. Catherine relies on Ghirardo CPA not only for our professional handling of both her personal and corporate tax returns, but also for consultation that helps her provide even better service to her clients as they navigate through the often-complex interactions between real estate, taxes and other financial matters.

Catherine Munson

What the client has to say: "I am a thoroughly sincere and enthusiastic supporter of Ghirardo CPA. The partners are incredibly bright, and they couple their intelligence with a strong sense of ethics. They always make themselves available for consultation when I need clear and strong answers. Their professional talents are invaluable to me as I navigate ever more complex tax situations in a changing world.

The entire GCPA team is bright and professional; they watch all the details of my tax life, and they are most helpful in planning for the future. I would never hesitate to recommend them to anyone, from a modest conservative client to a robustly growing young company in uncharted territory. I know they will be in excellent hands."

--Catherine H. Munson Founder/CEO LVPMarin Realtors


Our commitment to helping our clients succeed is the cornerstone of our business. Let us know how we can assist you.

Featured Client: Turrentine Brokerage

Bill Turrentine "The team at Ghirardo has done a great job for us over the years. They are not just accountants; they are strategic thinkers who have helped us to discover opportunities we didn't know existed. On multiple occasions, they have provided unexpected insights that have proven to be very profitable. I recommend them highly and without qualification."

--Bill Turrentine, Chairman Turrentine Brokerage


At Ghirardo CPA, we pride ourselves on combining technical excellence with a passionate commitment to helping our clients achieve their goals. Let’s explore how we can be your partner in success. contact us

Featured Client: Johann Paul Jewelers

The designers at Johann Paul produce exquisite hand-engraved jewelry that is enjoyed all over the world.  Ghirardo CPA handles their financial records with the same care and attention to detail that they give to their fine custom jewelry designs. We put their accounting records under the "loupe", checking for “cut, clarity, and color”, and reconciling to all vendor and financial institution statements for both current and historical data. We ensure that quality and value is retained in all of their business records, systems, and procedures. With Ghirardo CPA as their trusted partner, Johann Paul is growing and shining as one of the Bay area's premier jewelers, confident in the knowledge that their financial needs are being met.

Johann Paul Jewelers

What the Client has to Say:

"Ghirardo CPA handles our business and personal tax, finance, and accounting needs.  They are full service and do a very good job.  They continue to streamline our business and help us with our accounting, taxes, real estate, retirement plans, and freeing up our time.

Jim Teague is the best. He has helped us all along the way, bringing in all the resources and expertise we have needed to grow and evolve our business.  Jim has been very supportive and is always on top of everything we need.  We value his business help and friendship. Ghirardo CPA is the complete package, and we highly recommend the firm!"

--Johann deBlaauw, Johann Paul Jewelers


Our commitment to helping our clients succeed is the cornerstone of our business. Let us know how we can assist you.

Featured Client for June 2011 - Indian Valley Golf Club

Jeff McAndrew “Ghirardo CPA has been our CPA for many years...they consistently provide a high level of professional service for our businesses. Their staff is knowledgeable, prompt, and accurate. I have faith in their tax and accounting services for our local, family-owned business.“

-- Jeff McAndrew, General Manager Indian Valley Golf Club


At Ghirardo CPA, we pride ourselves on combining technical excellence with a passionate commitment to helping our clients achieve their goals. Let’s explore how we can be your partner in success. contact us