Jim Colville's Profile

My experience began with a national CPA firm in Los Angeles on the audit staff as well as an assignment to the tax department as a part of the firm's career fast track-to-partner program.

Upon moving to San Diego in 1977 I worked with two large local firms, and then formed my own firm. While my career started in audit it evolved into a tax specialty giving me vast knowledge and experience to better serve clients.

Upon selling most of the practice I began a PC training company in which I developed a strong background in technology. Using my CPA background, all training and consulting was done from a solutions point of view.

This business was sold and I began working with clients in all areas of consulting, primarily in the area of technology. Non-technology services were working with businesses and their owners grow their business to meet their long term objectives. These services were based on my CPA background. As the business began to grow and clients began asking for tradional CPA services I began to look to join with a large and reputable CPA firm where I would have available to me the resources of the firm.

A growing part of this practice became solving complex problems for clients, usually technology related. Each project was different allowing me to continue to grow in the area of project solutions. This lead to two long term assignments culminating with managing large litigation support and expert witness projects with CBIZ Nation Smith Hermes Diamond and it's affiliate Mayer Hoffman & McCann P.C. These projects required an extensive background in audit, tax and technology.

Upon the successful completion of these projects I returned to the role of a traditional CPA practice. My vast background and experience ensures the best value for clients.

My goal is to always learn about your business or personal needs and use my background and personal services to ensure that your goals are met by the most efficient means available.

I have found, and I’m sure you have experienced, that the larger the firm, the less interest in your needs and greater interest in increasing billings. My philosophy is to serve you in the best and most professional manner possible and to always exceed your expectations. This always results in more value received than fees incurred.

Many tools and techniques that I have developed in my career add tremendous value to my services. I share these with clients and the business community to help ensure the best solutions possible. I do this by making recommendations, teaching how to implement the recommendations as well as presenting training sessions and seminars to the public. Additionally, you will see much of this knowledge on this web site.

I assist my clients directly, one-on-one. Most of the work is performed myself to ensure not to dilute my knowledge with inexperienced staff. Of course, where I cannot effectively help with your needs, I will refer you to a colleague who can.

My enjoyment is to work directly with you and see your success. I hope I can be of service to you and form a long lasting business relationship.

 

 

 

 

James M. Colville, CPA is sole-proprietorship CPA firm owned by Jim Colville; located in San Diego, CA and is licensed by the California State Board of Accountancy.