Who We Are

Pasadena's Most Trusted CPA Firm

Real people. Straight answers. Financial peace of mind for Pasadena families and businesses for over 20 years.

A Note From Our Team

We Have a Feeling We Know Why You're Here.

You need more time in your day. Running a business β€” or even just managing your own finances β€” is demanding. And what you need most right now isn't another stack of forms once a year. You need someone in your corner, year-round, who actually picks up the phone.

We've worked with plenty of Pasadena businesses who cobble together five different software programs to keep everything straight β€” or who just put it all on the credit card and try to clean up once a year. And they know that's no way to manage profit margins, cash flow, or build any kind of real tax strategy.

Maybe that's your story. Or maybe you've hit a point where it's time to hand the baton to an expert team so your team can focus on what they do best: growing your business and taking care of your customers.

Whatever the reason, you've found the right team.

For over 20 years, we've been quietly and expertly handling the accounting needs of hundreds of Pasadena families and businesses β€” managing tax strategy, payroll, bookkeeping, IRS problems, and full financial advisory services with the kind of personal attention that big firms simply can't offer.

Here's the truth: the IRS and the State of California would love to have more of your hard-earned money. And most people are handing it over β€” not because they're dishonest, but because they don't know the rules as well as the government does. We do. And we're on your side.

β€” The AOV Tax Team

Already ready to come in? Many people are fed up trying to manage their finances alone. Our schedule fills up fast β€” call us at (760) 932-4170 or use the button below and we'll make it easy.

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Why Pasadena Chooses Us

Years Serving Pasadena 20+
Clients Helped 800+
IRS Debt Resolved $4M+
Client Retention Rate 97%
Average Response Time < 4 Hours

πŸ“ž Call us at (760) 932-4170 and we'll give you two options for coming in right away. We will not make dealing with an accountant as painful as dealing with your books already has been.

How We Work

Accounting the Way It Should Be

We built our firm around three things that most accountants get wrong:

Straight Talk, Always

We tell you what you need to hear β€” not what you want to hear. No jargon, no runaround, no surprise fees.

Proactive Communication

We reach out to you when something changes that affects your finances β€” you don't have to chase us down.

Year-Round Partnership

We're your CPA in April β€” and in July, October, and January. Real support when real decisions get made.

Our Professional Services

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning & Strategy
IRS Problem Resolution
Bookkeeping & QuickBooks
Part-Time CFO / Controller
Payroll Services
Entity Formation
College Financial Planning
Elder Care Financial Planning
Meet the Team

Real CPAs. Real People. Real Results.

Our Pasadena team combines deep technical expertise with the personal attention you deserve.

Jane Riordan, CPA

Founder & Managing Partner

20+ years in Pasadena accounting. Former Big 4. Specializes in IRS problem resolution, small business tax strategy, and multi-entity planning for local entrepreneurs.

Michael Torres, CPA

Senior Tax Manager

Expert in California business taxation, real estate investors, and high-income individual returns. Known for finding deductions others miss.

Sarah Chen

Bookkeeping & Payroll Lead

QuickBooks ProAdvisor with 12 years managing books and payroll for Pasadena-area small businesses from 2 to 150 employees. California payroll law specialist.

Licensed & Accredited

Credentials You Can Count On

AICPA Member

American Institute of CPAs

California CPA License

Active state license β€” CA

QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Certified QB ProAdvisor

IRS Enrolled Agent

Authorized IRS Representation

Ready to Stop Overpaying the IRS?

Pasadena families and small businesses trust us to find every deduction they're owed β€” and protect them from costly IRS problems. Your free consultation is one call away.