Client Accounting Services and Taxes You Can Trust — From People You Know
With clients in restaurants, hospitality, health care, non-profit, energy, contractors, professional services, education, agriculture and beyond, California Accounting is proud to confidently support the diverse needs in California. From full-service back office outsourcing to a-la-carte analysis and reporting, California Accounting offers the mix of services local businesses need — delivered with decades of experience by a qualified, professional, reliable, local CPA team Northern California can trust!
Management Team
Matthew S. Delaney, CPA (CA) - Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer, Matthew S. Delaney, has been a catalyst for positive change in both community and business across Hawaii for much of the past two decades. Most recently, Mr. Delaney has leveraged his experience gained locally and abroad to help revolutionize the state’s outsourcing landscape. Under his progressive, flexible,...
Brittany Hopkins - Director of Accounting Services
Hometown: Ka‘a‘awa, Hawai‘i
Education: BBA in Accounting, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa – Shidler College of Business, MBA, Hawai‘i Pacific University
Experience: Brittany began her career at Deloitte, where she earned her CPA and built a strong foundation in financial reporting, audit, and risk management. Her experience spans industries including construction,...
Laura Wehlage,CPA (HI & TX) - Director of Tax Services
With over 15 years of expertise under her belt, Laura embarked on her professional journey after obtaining her Bachelors and Masters in Accountancy from the University of Houston. She commenced her career at one of the Big4 accounting firms in Houston, TX, where she not only earned her CPA license...
Brianna Delaney - Controller
Hometown: Miami Beach, Florida
Education: Florida State University, B.A. in Accounting
Experience: Brianna started her accounting career with HiAccounting in 2020. She has worked in many industries including but not limited to hospitality and tourism, not-for-profit organizations, insurance and healthcare. She now works as our controller.
Primary objectives: Brianna will be responsible for monthly and annual...
Vel Taniguchi, SHRM-SCP - Director of HR
Hometown: Kaneohe, Hawaii
Education: Payroll Specialist
Experience: Vel joined California Accounting a division of The Hawaii Group in 2015 and has grown into our HR Manager specializing in payroll processing, employee benefits, time and attendance, human resource management. She is able to identify the payroll processing needs of small and medium sized businesses and helps...
Jeremy Bennett - Director of IT
Jeremy was born and raised on the island of Moloka'i and now lives on Oahu. He went to college at the University of Hawaii, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Studio Art. Jeremy has been the IT support for the 10+ years with The Hawaii Group and its...
Citrus Heights Team
Danny Wong, CTRP - Senior Tax Accountant
Hometown: Central Valley, California
Education: California State University of Sacramento, B.A. in Business Administration (Concentration in Accounting)
Experience: Originally coming from Central Valley raised in a household of restaurant owners, Danny moved to Sacramento for college. After graduating, Danny went straight to work in the tax accounting industry. With two years of tax...
Hopemary Calip - Business Support Specialist
Hometown: Santa Rita, Guam
Education: Hopemary is working towards her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in finance.
Experience: Hopemary worked on many projects with AmeriCorps during the three years she was with them. She also has experience mentoring youth at local resource centers and schools.
Fun Fact: Hopemary enjoys spending free time...
Melissa Hoekstra - Senior Accountant
Hometown: Citrus Heights, California
Education: Melissa received her Bookkeeping certification with Penn Foster.
Experience: Melissa is reaching her 3rd year with the California Accounting team.
Fun Facts: Her family are Huge San Jose Shark fans and when not watching the games, they are baking or outdoors riding bikes together.
Liam O’hAimhirgin, CRTP - Senior Tax Accountant I
Experience: Liam is a fifth-year student at the University of Utah, where he is finishing a degree in Economics, with minors in both business and computer science. He swam for four years in college, which helped cultivate time management and teamwork.
Fun Fact: After graduating, Liam plans to explore options in the accounting...
Velaye Skipper - Tax Accountant
Hometown: Albany, IL
Education/Degree/School: Bachelors of Science, Accounting/University of Hawaii – West Oahu
Industry Experience: Velaye worked in the Accounting industry for 6 years; working with small businesses, sole proprietors, and corporations in taxes, payroll, and bookkeeping.
Primary Objective: Velaye's primary objectives are taxes and bookkeeping.
Fun Facts: Velaye moved 6 times in the...
Mateo Calip - Tax & Accounting Assistant
Hometown: Santa Rita, Guam
Experience: US Navy Reserves(Jan 2021-Present), Prior to joining CA Accounting I was working at Our Lady Of Grace School as a Teacher’s Assistant. Before leaving Guam in summer of 2022, I was working with Americorps while also serving as a Ramp Agent at the Guam International Airport.
Fun...
Nick Snyder - Tax Accountant
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Experience: Nick recently graduated from Gonzaga University with an Economics degree and plans to go back to Gonzaga to earn an MBA degree. He is excited to start his new career with California Accounting.
Fun Fact: Nick has a 3 legged dog named Skippy!
Lakeport Team
R. Wayne Yost, CPA - Director of Tax Services
Hometown: Kelseyville, California
Education: St. Marys College of California - Moraga, CA, B.A. in Business Administration
Experience: R. Wayne Yost received his BA from St. Marys College of California and holds Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner licenses. He brings 35+ years of experience to the team with a focus on small to medium...
Jamie Fernandez, CTRP - Tax and Payroll Specialist
Hometown: Upper Lake California
Education: Mendocino Community College
Experience: Jamie received her CTEC in 2007 and continues building on her 18 years of experience working in accounting. Her sharpened accounting skills comes from the multiple industries in which she worked including car dealerships, alarm company and tax offices.
Fun Facts: Jamie owns her...
Tiffany Landers - Staff Accountant
Hometown: Lake County, California
Education: Mendocino College, Associate’s degrees in the General Studies of Natural Science, Business Management and Business Accounting
Experience: Tiffany is currently attending Colorado State University to complete her Bachelor’s in Accounting and she plans to sit for the CPA exam in the near future!
Fun Fact: Tiffany enjoys being outdoors and boating on...
Dalleen White - Client Advocate
Hometown: Lakeport, CA
Education/Degree/School: Mendocino Community College
Industry Experience: Dalleen began her career with California accounting as Tax Intern and was latter offered a full time position as Client Advocate.
Dalleen’s Primary objectives as Client Advocate are to be the face of the company while advocating and building relationships with clients to help...
Cynthia Johnson - Administrative Assistant
Hometown: Lakeport
Education: High school diploma at Clear Lake high school
Industry Experience: Cynthia has been a temp for various tax & accounting firms for the last 20 years.
Fun Facts: Cynthia enjoys spending time with her family, that includes her grandson Micah . She also enjoys spending time with her friends.
Rachel KenneDay - Administrative Assistant
Hometown: Lakeport, CA
Education: After graduating high school I went to trade school for the beauty industry where I worked various positions dating to 2021.
Experience: My experience as a receptionist consists of building positive client relations and ensuring that all clients feel valued. I am skilled in multitasking and I work...
With team members across the ocean,
we have more hands to facilitate your needs
Hawaii Accounting LLC (HiAccounting) is a division of The Hawaii Group (HiGroup), Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. HiAccounting was founded in 2009 and is a certified public accounting firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii. We are specialized in providing accounting and tax services solutions customized to meet an organization’s specific needs.
Hawaii Accounting Team
Cindy Flower - Accounting Manager
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Education: Queensland University of Technology, B.S. Accountancy, LL.B.; Boston University, Master's in Banking Law
Experience: Cindy started her professional career in law, practicing law in the areas of bankruptcy and securities litigation. In 2002, Cindy transitioned to accounting, obtaining her CPA license, and leading the accounting departments of property...
Denise Kadomoto, CPA (HI) - Senior Accountant
Hometown: Aiea, Hawaii
Education: University of Hawaii – Manoa, B.A. in Accounting
Experience: Denise’s accounting journey spanning 30+ years began as a staff auditor with a Big 4 accounting firm, where she earned her CPA license, and audited clients in the healthcare, government, retail, manufacturing and real estate industries. She transitioned to the private sector...
Kathy Au, CPA (HI) - Senior Accountant
Hometown: Manoa, Hawaii
Education: University of Hawaii—Manoa, Masters in Accounting
Experience: Kathy brings 32 years of public accounting to the HiAccounting team. She works with clients on income tax planning and preparation for individuals, self-employed, and small businesses. She is involved with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, bookkeeping services, general excise and...
Mahina Quinn - Senior Accountant
Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii
Education: Colorado Mesa University, B.S. in Accounting
Experience: Mahina started her accounting career at HiAccounting in 2018 and has established experience in restaurants, not-for-profits, charter school and professional services. Prior to joining HiAccounting, she had experience in customer service, sales, and office administration. Mahina has passed the Intacct Accounting Specialist and Implementations...
Takashi Imoto, CPA (WA) - Staff Accountant
Hometown: Osaka, Japan/ Makiki, Hawaii
Education: Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan) Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Sports Science. California State University(East Bay)
Experience: Takashi started his accounting career at HiAccounting in 2022 and is now a CPA. Prior to joining HiAccounting, he was working in the sports industry in Japan.Takashi was...
Sheila Fredes - Staff Accountant
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Education: Chaminade University of Honolulu - B.S. in Accounting & Minor in Computer Informational Systems
Experience: Sheila moved to Oahu in 2016 to earn her Bachelor’s in Accounting. During this time, she completed a finance internship at a non-profit, an accounting internship at an insurance company as...
Bailey Razo - Staff Accountant
Hometown: Holyoke, Colorado
Education: Kansas State University, BA in Accounting (Aug. 2022)
Experience: Bailey is joined our accounting team as an Intern, supporting the staff with processing Accounts Payable, monthly reconciliations, recording bank transactions, among other client servicing needs. She has since been promoted to Staff Accountant.
Bailey is currently in her Senior year at Kansas...
Shayna Noble, EA - Tax Supervisor
Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii
Education: UH-West Oahu, Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
Experience: Prior to joining HiAccounting, Shayna worked at a local CPA firm for almost twelve years. Shayna has recently earned her Enrolled Agent's license and has tax experience working with clients in various industries including food service, general contracting and...
Ria Barqueros,CPA (GA) - Senior Tax Accountant
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Education: University of Tennessee, Master's in Accountancy
Experience: Ria worked for FORVIS LLP, the 8th largest public accounting firm in the US. for 2 years. She also Worked with individual and business clients in various industries including auto dealerships, commercial products, construction, healthcare, private equity, and real estate.
Fun Fact:...
Jumari Teodosio - Tax Accountant II
Hometown: Pearl City, Hawaii
Education: University of Hawaii - West Oahu, BA in Accounting
Experience: Prior to joining the HiAccounting team, Jumari’s first experience in tax was through the VITA program at Leeward Community College. Through VITA, Jumari was given the opportunity as a volunteer tax preparer to complete hands-on work, such as interviewing clients...
Nick Snyder - Tax Accountant
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Experience: Nick recently graduated from Gonzaga University with an Economics degree and plans to go back to Gonzaga to earn an MBA degree. He is excited to start his new career with California Accounting.
Fun Fact: Nick has a 3 legged dog named Skippy!
Tes Morta - Business Support Supervisor
Hometown: Ewa Beach, HI
Education: Associates Degree in Accounting, Heald Business College
Experience: Tes will be supporting our tax and accounting teams with various financial functions. With experience in the financial services industry, Tes will be working with much of our HiAccounting team. Tes is also a former member of the Filipino Chambers of Commerce!
Fun...
Maya Mapeso - Brand & Marketing Specialist
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Education: UI/UX Design; Georgia Tech
Experience: Before joining California Accounting a Division of The Hawaii Group Maya worked as a UI/UX designer creating brand identities as well as marketing strategies for start-up companies. Her primary objectives are to coordinate and assist management with marketing and sales through brand...
Kaian Lapena - Tax & Accounting Administrative Assistant
Hometown: Moanalua, Oʻahu
Education: Associate Degree in Business, Leeward Community College; currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Accounting at UH West Oʻahu
Industry Experience: I began my career managing at Jamba Juice, then became a shift supervisor at Starbucks, and later worked as a Universal Banker at Central Pacific Bank. Each of these...
Tauana Larrubia - Office Ambassador
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has been living on Oahu since 2022.
Experience: Tauana comes with ten years of experience working for the Brazilian Government in the Harbor Administration (Port Authority of Rio de Janeiro). She has also held the position of Digital Marketing Coordinator for e-commerce in the beauty...
