Certified public accountant, Business services, nec, nec
Arne Oftedal CPA
HistoryEstablished practice as sole practitioner in 1995. Clientele is very loyal in Bakersfield, Kern County. Clients even after moving tend to stay with firm. We regularly prepare out of State returns in Washington, Arizona, Idaho, and New Mexico.SpecialtiesOur specialty is tax preparation and planning for Individuals, S and C Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary and Non-profit clientele. We prepare CPA compilation level financial statements. We train on how to use Quickbooks including initial setup and monthly bookkeeping assistance. We provide after fact and internet payroll services. Fees are very reasonable. Average fee for 1040 electronically filed with itemized deductions and other forms is about $225 based upon prior year fee, forms involved, preparation time, and complexity of tax issues. CPA time charged at $125 per hour, and bookkeeping time is $35 per hour. We don't charge for phone calls and our goal is to be available to you.