Take a proactive approach to your financial needs
At Creal & Creal, we are a full-service accounting firm dedicated to providing personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses in the Torrance, CA area. Our team of experienced CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and degreed accountants has been serving the community for years, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Our Firm
Our firm has a staff of knowledgeable professionals with strengths in various tax matters, accounting, forensic accounting, and litigation support. We strive to be helpful and knowledgeable in many aspects of accounting and tax compliance that our clients require. Our office handles income tax compliance for nearly 500 individual clients and nearly 200 corporations, partnerships, and trusts in the South Bay, Ventura, and Orange Counties. We provide tax compliance services for individuals, corporations, estates, partnerships, limited liability companies, and fiduciaries. For businesses, our services also include sales tax, payroll reporting, and out-of-state tax returns.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. Every member of our staff is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of Southern California's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned. We also serve clients internationally.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our services include:
- Tax preparation and planning
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Financial planning and analysis
- Forensic accounting and litigation support
- Business consulting and advising
- Estate and trust services
- Payroll services
- Sales tax and use tax services
- Out-of-state tax returns
Meet Our Team
Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. Our team members include:
- Kenneth L. Creal, CPA
- Kimberly Creal, CPA
- Michelle Creal, CRTP
- Max Kilstofte, CPA
- Taylor Dotson, Senior Accountant
- Jeff Muir, Staff Accountant
Overview of Reviews
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 10 out of 11 reviewers giving Ken Creal and his firm a 5-star rating.
Positive Comments
- Many reviewers praised Ken Creal's expertise, professionalism, and ability to save them money on their taxes.
- Several reviewers mentioned that they have been clients for many years and have referred others to him.
- Ken Creal was described as intelligent, knowledgeable, and understanding of his clients' needs.
- Reviewers appreciated his honesty and fairness, and some mentioned that he went above and beyond to help them.
Negative Comment
- One reviewer, Paul Kantor, had a negative experience with Ken Creal's firm, stating that they missed a portion of his wife's state taxes, resulting in a large amount owed to the government. However, the reviewer noted that the firm apologized and offered to cover the cost of the error.
