EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.
A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.
Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.
Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
EDUCATION Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985. EXPERIENCE Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence's personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.
Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation. He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license. A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.
Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice. Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts. Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.
