About Us
Founded in 1986 by Larry Holmes, Holmes & Associates is a full-service Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm located in downtown Long Beach, California. We specialize in small to medium business tax planning, tax preparation, and financial planning. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service and contribute positively to your bottom-line results.
Our firm is built on the principles of customer service and understanding. Unlike many accounting firms that charge large fees and use technical jargon, we prioritize clear communication and tailored advice. We believe that businesses deserve to grow without unexpected tax surprises or IRS obstacles hindering their financial goals. Our simple-to-understand solutions are focused on growth and simplicity, ensuring transparency in all our services.
Larry Holmes, our founder, holds a Master's in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California and has over 30 years of experience as a practicing CPA. His leadership and expertise guide our firm's day-to-day operations, with a primary focus on accounting services and taxes.
At Holmes & Associates, we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet all your personal and small business Tax & accounting needs, including:
Real Estate Tax & Accounting
Estate & Trust Tax & Accounting
Tax Write-Offs
Financial Statements
Tax Credits
Pensions & Retirement Planning
Succession Planning
why choose Holmes & Associates?
Our team boasts over 100 years of combined experience in tax services, tax law, and accounting. We are committed to providing personalized attention and tailored advice to each client, ensuring that your financial health and business growth are our top priorities.
Free Tax Analysis and Consultation
Holmes & Associates, CPAs offers a Free Tax Return Analysis. This is a fast, but thorough process where we go through the financial health of your small business and financials. Our CPAs look at your books, tax write offs, tax deductions, financial statements and in less than hour we will have a full report on how you can increase your bottom line and save money.
This is a totally FREE service. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by letting our CPA firm analyze your small business.