Background |
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| Since 1959, our firm has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals
and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth
services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning. |
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Our Mission |
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| Leaf & Cole, LLP, established for over 35 years, is a full service accounting firm providing the highest quality tax, accounting, audit, and consulting engagements. Our mission is to create value and efficiencies for clients by providing professional, personalized attention through timely and accurate service. |
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Our Team |
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Steven W. Northcote, CPA, Managing Partner |
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Steve joined Leaf & Cole, LLP in 1977 and became a partner six years later. Steve serves the firm as the head of the auditing practice and specializes in water districts, nonprofit entities and the affordable housing industry. In addition, he prepares individual, corporate and partnership income tax returns. He has served as managing partner of the firm since 1997.
Education:
B.S. in Accounting, San Diego State University (1975)
AICPA's Certificate of Education Achievement in Governmental Accounting and Auditing
AICPA's Certificate of Education Achievement in Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing
Professional Designation:
Certified Public Accountant in California
Areas of Expertise:
Accounting and Auditing
California Special Districts
Non Profit Entities
Affordable Housing
Professional and Civic Involvement:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants
United Way of San Diego, Vice-Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Finance Committee
Combined Health Agencies, Past Chairman of the Board and Board Member
Scripps Ranch Old Pros Past, President and Chairman of the Board
American Lung Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties, Past Officer and Board Member
Special District Board Management Institute, Instructor and Seminar Speaker |
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| swnorthcote@leaf-cole.com |
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Michael S. Schreibman, CPA, Partner |
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Michael joined Leaf & Cole in 1983 and has served as Tax Partner of the Firm since 1989. Michael serves the Firm as the Director of the tax practice and specializes in real estate and small business taxation. In addition he prepares individual, corporate and partnership income tax returns.
Education:
University of Cincinnati, Master of Science in Taxation , 1981
The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1979
Professional Designations:
Certified Public Accountant in California
Areas of Professional Expertise:
Real Estate Taxation
Estate and Financial Planning
Partnerships
S-Corps
Corporations
Limited Liability Corporations
Estates and Trusts
High Technology
Distributors including Domestic and Foreign, Entities
QuickBooks Professional Advisor
Professional and Civic Involvement:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
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| mschreibman@leaf-cole.com |
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Lawrence P. Baber, CPA, Partner |
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Larry joined Leaf & Cole in 1982 as a tax and small business manager. Larry was accepted as partner on January 1, 1986. Larry serves the Firm in the tax practice and specializes in individual, partnership and corporate taxation, real estate and small business taxation, litigation, estate and trust and business valuations. In addition, he is responsible for the firm's speaker program.
Education:
BS is Accounting, San Diego State University
Professional Designations:
Certified Public Accountant in California
Areas of Professional Expertise:
Real Estate Taxation
Estate and Financial Planning
Partnerships
S-Corps
Corporations
Limited Liability Corporations
Estates and Trusts
Business valuations
Professional and Civic Involvement:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Holiday Bowl Committee (10 years)
Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor
Officer San Diego Numismatic Society (Coin Collecting)
Member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Treasurer, Holiday Bowl Board of Directors |
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| larryb@leaf-cole.com |
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Michael J. Zizzi, CPA, Partner |
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Mike joined Leaf & Cole, LLP in June 1989 and was admitted as partner on July 1, 1998. Mike serves the firm in the accounting and auditing practice and specializes in water districts, nonprofit entities, the affordable housing industry and small businesses. In addition, he prepares individual, corporate and part-nership income tax returns.
Education:
BSBA, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.
Professional Designations:
Certified Public Accountant in California
Areas of Expertise:
Accounting and Auditing
Individual and Small Business Taxation Consultant
Single Audit
Non profit Organizations
Water Districts
Affordable Housing Industry
Implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 ABasic Financial Statements--and Management's Discussion and Analysis--for State and Local Governments
Professional and Civic Involvement:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Association of California Water Agencies, Associate Member |
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| mjzizzi@leaf-cole.com |
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Nicholas M. Gines, CPA, Partner |
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Nicholas joined Leaf & Cole in 1997. He became a partner in the firm January 2005. In addition to preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, he specializes in real estate and small business consulting.
Education:
University of Arizona, Bachelor's of Science in accounting and finance, 1995
Professional Designations:
Certified Public Accountant in California
Areas of Expertise:
Real Estate Taxation
Partnerships
S Corporations
Limited Liability Companies
Quickbooks
Professional and Civic Involvement:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) Member |
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