Our Mission |
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Our mission is to help clients maintain financial
viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals.
This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients’ needs, thorough
research, and sound analysis. Our firm is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards
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Ten Things to Look for In a CPA |
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Is your CPA also a CMA?
Does your CPA offer online, hosted Quickbooks through his website?
Does your CPA offer a guarantee of his work?
Does your CPA offer expert financial statement analysis in a clear, understandable manner?
Does your CPA guarantee returning your phone call within 24 hours?
Does your CPA offer "coaching" as opposed to just "consulting"?
Is your CPA mentally and physically fit; characteristics critical in the management of your finances?
Does your CPA really know your business and industry?
Is your CPA a generalist or a {"specialist" / "guru" / "expert" / "wizard"}?
Does your CPA retain bilingual personnel on his or her staff? |
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Our Team |
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Fred Sterenberg, CPA, CMA |
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Fred was born on April 15, 1949 in Sandwich, Illinois. He grew up and graduated
from high school in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Upon graduation from high school he
moved to California and graduated from California State University, Long Beach
with a bachelors degree in Economics. After two years working at a financial
institution and another two years working as a dealer representative for Union Oil
of California, he decided to enlist in the United States Army with the idea of
earning the great educational benefits. As it turned out, Fred was selected for
Officers’ Candidate School and went on to spend another 10 years serving his
country. He served in many responsible line and staff positions, culminating in
successfully commanding a 350-soldier forward deployed combat arms unit.
After his honorable discharge he used his GI Bill benefits to pursue a secondary
degree in Accounting. Fred passed the CPA exam and worked briefly for a
Certified Public Accounting firm in Carmel, California before joining Allen Funt
Productions as its Controller. When Candid Camera, Inc. was formed as a spin-off
corporation, he became the Secretary/Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer.
After 13 years of managing the family and business financial affairs for the Funt
family, he decided to open his own Certified Public Accounting practice. Always
passionate with respect to learning, Fred has completed half of the units required
toward a Master of Science in Taxation.
Fred is married and enjoys playing with his two cats, working out and reading.
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| fred@sterenberggroup.com 360.695.1229 |
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