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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!

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Management Team

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Matthew S. Delaney, CPA - 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,...

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Evans Pierce - Chief Financial Officer

Prior to joining California Accounting in 2017, Evans had over four years of experience as the Director of Business Operations and Office Manager at a restaurant group in Washington DC. She has experience in restaurants, professional services, retail, manufacturing, constructions, not-for-profits, charter schools and other various industries. Evans has passed...

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Sheri Miyashiro, CPA - Director of Tax Services

Hometown: North Shore, Hawaii

Education: San Francisco State, Master’s in Accountancy

Experience: Prior to joining HiAccounting, Sheri worked for Grant Thornton, the 5th largest international accounting firm in the world. Sheri has over a decade of tax experience working with individual and business clients in various industries including food and beverage, retail, non-profit,...

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Justine Arnold, CPA - Director of Accounting Services

Hometown: Lille, France

Education: Western Colorado University, B.A. in Accounting & B.A. in Business Administration

Experience: After earning her bachelor’s degrees in Accounting & Business Administration, Justine worked for the largest public accounting firm in Western Colorado as a Tax Accountant. During this time, she obtained her CPA license and worked with a variety of...

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Vel Taniguchi - HR Manager

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...

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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...

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Citrus Heights Team

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Danny Wong - 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...

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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...

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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.


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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...

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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...

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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.

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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!⁣


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Billie Jo O'Brien - Bookkeeper

Hometown:  Warsaw, Virginia

Education:  Associates Degree, Rappahannock Community College

Experience: Billie Jo has accounting experience in the industries of specialty retail, education, media/newsprint, and transportation. Most recently, she was involved in the family accounting firm where she was responsible for payroll processing, bookkeeping, and assisting with income tax preparation.  Transitioning to her...

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Lakeport Team

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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...

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Jamie Fernandez - 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...

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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...

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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...

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Samantha Re - Office Ambassador

Experience: Samantha recently joined the workforce after being a stay at home mother for 11 years raising her three children. She is excited about this new chapter in her life. Samantha is a happy, fun, energetic addition to the Lakeport office, greeting all clients with a welcoming smile and a...

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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. 


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

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Denise Kadomoto, CPA - 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...

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Kathy Au, CPA - 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...

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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...

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Brianna Delaney - Senior Accountant

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.

Primary objectives: Brianna will be responsible for monthly and annual bookkeeping services, account reconciliations, budget management, financial...

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Takashi Imoto, CPA - 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...

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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...

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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...

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Ria Barqueros - 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:...

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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...

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Sheila Fredes - Tax 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...

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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!

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Maya Mapeso - Brand & Marketing Specialist

Hometown: Burson, 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 consistency,...

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Get In Touch

California Accounting would be pleased to get in touch to discuss your accounting and tax needs.

Locations

Citrus Heights

P.O. Box 986
Citrus Heights, CA 95611
P 916-721-4357
F 916-721-8326

Lakeport

120 S. Main Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
P 707-263-5696
F 707-263-3206

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Closed on Holidays