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Company: Leaf & Cole, LLP
Web Address: http://www.leaf-cole.com
Address: 1843 Hotel Circle S. #300San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 294-7200
Type: Accounting
Profile: About our firm Background Since 1959, our firm has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning. Our Mission Leaf & Cole, LLP, established for over 35 years, is a full service accounting firm providing the highest quality tax, accounting, audit, and consulting engagements. Our mission is to create value and efficiencies for clients by providing professional, personalized attention through timely and accurate service. Our Team Steven W. Northcote, CPA, Managing Partner Steve joined Leaf & Cole, LLP in 1977 and became a partner six years later. Steve serves the firm as the head of the auditing practice and specializes in water districts, nonprofit entities and the affordable housing industry. In addition, he prepares individual, corporate and partnership income tax returns. He has served as managing partner of the firm since 1997. Education: # B.S. in Accounting, San Diego State University (1975) # AICPA's Certificate of Education Achievement in Governmental Accounting and Auditing # AICPA's Certificate of Education Achievement in Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing Professional Designation: # Certified Public Accountant in California Areas of Expertise: # Accounting and Auditing # California Special Districts # Non Profit Entities # Affordable Housing Professional and Civic Involvement: # Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants # Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants # United Way of San Diego, Vice-Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Finance Committee # Combined Health Agencies, Past Chairman of the Board and Board Member # Scripps Ranch Old Pros Past, President and Chairman of the Board # American Lung Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties, Past Officer and Board Member # Special District Board Management Institute, Instructor and Seminar Speaker swnorthcote@leaf-cole.com Michael S. Schreibman, CPA, Partner Michael joined Leaf & Cole in 1983 and has served as Tax Partner of the Firm since 1989. Michael serves the Firm as the Director of the tax practice and specializes in real estate and small business taxation. In addition he prepares individual, corporate and partnership income tax returns. Education: # University of Cincinnati, Master of Science in Taxation , 1981 # The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1979 Professional Designations: # Certified Public Accountant in California Areas of Professional Expertise: # Real Estate Taxation # Estate and Financial Planning # Partnerships # S-Corps # Corporations # Limited Liability Corporations # Estates and Trusts # High Technology # Distributors including Domestic and Foreign, Entities # QuickBooks Professional Advisor Professional and Civic Involvement: # Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants # Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants mschreibman@leaf-cole.com Lawrence P. Baber, CPA, Partner Larry joined Leaf & Cole in 1982 as a tax and small business manager. Larry was accepted as partner on January 1, 1986. Larry serves the Firm in the tax practice and specializes in individual, partnership and corporate taxation, real estate and small business taxation, litigation, estate and trust and business valuations. In addition, he is responsible for the firm's speaker program. Education: # BS is Accounting, San Diego State University Professional Designations: # Certified Public Accountant in California Areas of Professional Expertise: # Real Estate Taxation # Estate and Financial Planning # Partnerships # S-Corps # Corporations # Limited Liability Corporations # Estates and Trusts # Business valuations Professional and Civic Involvement: # Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants # Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants # Member of the Holiday Bowl Committee (10 years) # Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor # Officer San Diego Numismatic Society (Coin Collecting) # Member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints # Treasurer, Holiday Bowl Board of Directors larryb@leaf-cole.com Julie A. Firl, CPA, Partner Julie joined Leaf & Cole, LLP in May 1993 and was admitted as a partner on July 1, 1998. Julie serves the firm in the accounting and auditing practice and specializes in water districts, nonprofit entities, the affordable housing industry and small businesses. In addition, she prepares individual, corporate and part-nership income tax returns. Education: # BSBA, University of Denver, Accounting (1983) # AICPA Certificate of Education Achievement Government Accounting and Auditing Professional Designations: # Certified Public Accountant in California Areas of Professional Expertise: # Accounting and Auditing # Single Audit (A-133) # Non profit organizations # Water Districts # Affordable Housing Industry # Small Business Professional and Civic Involvement: # Treasurer and Director of Combined Health Agencies # Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants # Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants # Association of California Water Agencies, Associate Member jafirl@leaf-cole.com Michael J. Zizzi, CPA, Partner Mike joined Leaf & Cole, LLP in June 1989 and was admitted as partner on July 1, 1998. Mike serves the firm in the accounting and auditing practice and specializes in water districts, nonprofit entities, the affordable housing industry and small businesses. In addition, he prepares individual, corporate and part-nership income tax returns. # Education: BSBA, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Professional Designations: # Certified Public Accountant in California Areas of Expertise: # Accounting and Auditing # Individual and Small Business Taxation Consultant # Single Audit # Non profit Organizations # Water Districts # Affordable Housing Industry # Implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 ABasic Financial Statements--and Management's Discussion and Analysis--for State and Local Governments Professional and Civic Involvement: # Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants # Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants # Association of California Water Agencies, Associate Member mjzizzi@leaf-cole.com Nicholas M. Gines, CPA, Partner Nicholas joined Leaf & Cole in 1997. He became a partner in the firm January 2005. In addition to preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, he specializes in real estate and small business consulting. Education: # University of Arizona, Bachelor's of Science in accounting and finance, 1995 Professional Designations: # Certified Public Accountant in California Areas of Expertise: # Real Estate Taxation # Partnerships # S Corporations # Limited Liability Companies # Quickbooks Professional and Civic Involvement: # Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants # Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants # Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) Member ngines@leaf-cole.com
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Locations: Leaf & Cole, LLP CPA and Consulting Services 1843 Hotel Circle South Suite 300 San Diego, California 92108 Phone: (619) 294-7200 Fax: (619) 294-7077 Email: leafcole@leaf-cole.com
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