ERIC R. STEINWALD, CPA, CFF
Senior Partner

Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Eric attended McGill University and graduated in 1965 with an Accounting Major.

He moved to the West Coast in the early '70s taking a position as a Divisional Controller for a retail chain of women's clothing during the '70s, Eric gained experience as a Controller for private industry including retail and manufacturing company. In the '80s Mr. Steinwald entered the Public Accounting field and gained his CPA certificate in 1982.

Subsequently he joined and/or started CPA Partnerships. In the mid' 80s, Eric became active in the Forensic Accounting field gaining experience, credentials and recognition in Southern California.

Appointed as a Referee and 730 Accountant by the Courts, Eric also serves in numerous capacities as a Forensic CPA. Eric's curriculum vitae can be seen HERE >>

EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES

McGill University - B. Com Degree
CPA - California
Fellow - American Board of Forensic Accounting
CFF - Certified in Financial Forensics (AICPA)

MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS

American Board of Forensic Accountants
American Board of Forensic Examiners
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA)

ARNOLD KAUFMAN, CPA
Senior Partner

Arnold Kaufman graduated from the University of Illinois in 1964 with a degree in Accounting. He passed the CPA examination in 1965 while attending law school at De Paul University in Chicago.

He worked in public accounting and then for the Attorney General's office of the state of Illinois as Chief Accountant in the Charitable Trust and Solicitation Office. He was drafted into the Army and served in the intelligence branch of the US Army until he was sent toDanang, Vietnam for a year.

After the war, he travelled extensively and finally ended up in California. He opened his own office on the Sunset Strip in 1976 specializing in income tax preparation. He has been practicing since 1976. He has represented clients in Tax Audits, Appeals, Petitions, Resolutions, etc.