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A Commitment to Excellence

Lindquist LLP was founded in 1975 in the San Francisco Bay Area to provide certified public accounting services to our clients. The Firm was built on a commitment to excellence to be uniquely responsive to clients’ needs and to provide the assistance necessary for them to succeed in their business ventures. We add value to our clients’ organizations by providing them with on-site problem solving and innovative solutions to their challenges.

Lindquist LLP is among the region’s leading certified public accounting firms serving clients throughout the country via our San Ramon, Los Angeles, and Seattle locations. Lindquist LLP has nine partners and approximately 80 professionals and staff.

Our commitment to our clients makes us uniquely qualified to provide superior service, backed by the technical know-how found at no other CPA firm. We adhere to standards of excellence in our work and are committed to providing personal service. Our continuing dedication to clients - through solid financial guidance and professional, objective counsel - extends far beyond the provision of technical assistance.

Our mission
Lindquist LLP is a professional services firm serving the audit, accounting, and compliance needs of our clients. We seek to continue our steady growth by serving quality clients who wish to work with a recognized industry leader to solve their specialized needs. Our goal is to provide quality client service with integrity and objectivity and turn our knowledge into value for our clients and their communities.

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Our Audit Advantage

Audits are services that are unique to CPAs and all CPAs follow the same standards in performing audits. However, if you select Lindquist LLP, you will receive something more.

In addition to performing the required procedures, we explore alternatives for your office, which can create efficiencies. We not only concentrate our efforts on the historical aspects of your organization, but also take a prospective look as well. Our clients appreciate the fresh look we bring to their organizations.

Our auditors include specialists in your industry. They have the knowledge to help keep you on track. We understand that effective daily operations of your organization is the key to your success, so we work with your personnel to provide an effective, efficient audit with the minimum of disruption to your day-to-day operations.

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Our Accountants

Staying close to our clients means having the resources and know-how located nearby, so we are there when you need us. We have offices located throughout the West Coast ready to meet your needs. Our "hands on" audit philosophy also means that our partners are directly involved with you. We strive to keep our clients abreast of current issues that can impact the future of an organization's financial position.

We are always available to meet with our clients. We believe that constant communication allows us to be trusted advisors to our clients on a wide range of business-related matters.

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Our Full Range of Services

At Lindquist LLP, we believe every client situation is different. Each has unique needs and different service requirements. Whether you need accounting services that range from simple bookkeeping tasks to performing the entire controllership function, we can help. You will not outgrow our capabilities as your organization grows and your accounting and reporting needs become more complex. Here is a sampling of the services we can provide to you:

  • Audits, Reviews, and Compilations
  • Payroll Compliance Audits
  • Claim Payment and Administration Reviews
  • Regulatory Compliance Audits (IRS, DOL, etc.)
  • Agency Fee Calculations
  • Cost Allocation Analysis
  • Operating and Capital Budgeting
  • Financial Forecasting and Estimations
  • Contract Cost Analysis
  • Cost/Benefits Analysis
  • Internal Control Reviews
  • Financial Systems Audits
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping Support

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