We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success.

James (Jim) F. Hundshamer has extensive background and experience working for mid-size accounting firms. In 1985, however, he branched out on his own in order to increase personal contacts with his clients. He has been in Monrovia ever since. Individual tax preparation and small business consulting has become his specialty, but as you flow through this website, you will learn about the many diversified services this firm has to offer. In the last few years, Jim has concentrated much of his efforts into Estate Planning. For more detailed information on this topic, please go to the info centers located within this site.

No matter what challenges our clients bring to us, we sincerely try to live by our mission statement:

"We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. Our continual investment of time and resources in professional continuing education, state-of-the-art computer technology and extensive business relationships is indicative of our commitment to excellence. Simply stated...We provide high value service and professionalism necessary for client success.

Professional Affiliations include: Cal Society of CPA's, AICPA and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce. Jim presides over various Non-Profit Boards and has donated many volunteer hours and dollars to local San Gabriel Valley Charities.

This firm takes pride in themselves as a family owned and operated practice. Jim, and his wife, Carol live in La Verne with their 3 children, Kimmy (21), Ally (19), and Paul (16).

PERSONAL RESUME:

1985 ~ Present: Self-employed Certified Public Accountant

Non-Profits/ Reviews & Audits/ Estate Planning & Living Trust Preparation/ Individual & Corporate Tax Preparation/ Bookkeeping, Payroll & Sales Tax/ Small Business Consultant

1991 ~ 1994: Baskin-Robbins Franchise Owner and Retailer

1980 ~ 1985: Martin, Werbelow and Co., Pasadena

Senior Accountant/ Audit and Non-Profit

EDUCATION:

1980: Accounting Degree, San Jose State University

1986: Certified Public Accountant

Present: Annual Continuing Education in Tax, Accounting, Technology and Management

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Present: QuickBooks Consultant

Present: Exclusive Consultant for a private Foundation

Present: Trustee for Individual Estates

Present: Board Member for Cal Phil Symphony, Pasadena

1995 ~ Present: California Society of Certified Public Accountants

1995 ~ Present: Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Member

1988 ~ 1995: President of the Board of Directors, Foothill Vocational Workshop

PERSONAL/VOLUNTEER: Club Soccer Coach/Manager; Bonita High School Boosters Auditor/ La Verne Lazer Soccer Club Treasurer and Board Member