Very personable. I had the pleasure to speak with Ken who was able to provided clarity to all of my questions via phone. I would definitely recommend scheduling a consultation for any questions you might have with a second appointment to meet with an associate in person. read more

I have been a client for over 7 years. I first came for business guidance, being that I was trying to start my first business venture, a running shoe company, but from the start I seemed to get nothing but bad advice that caused me and my company to lose money, while Teshima & Co. was making money off of my business naïveté. Ken Teshima sold me on paying him to create a business document (a PPM), that cost me $6K. He never finished it, while taking 90% my money, even giving a personal friend of his some of my money, against my wishes, to provide advice on making cowboy boots. I design running shoes, and had a Nike executive willing to be interviewed for free. When I asked Ken why he gave $500 of my money to his friend for useless information, while ignoring the Nike executive, he declared he was "offended" by my question, and therefore refused to discuss the issue. Is that a "thing," if a CPA gets offended, he can continue to bilk his client without answering for himself? My company wound up failing under Ken Teshima's business guidance; he offered to close my company, which I agreed to, only to tell me later that he couldn't do it, because the government put a freeze on my company, and Ken didn't know why, and wasn't interested in doing the work to find out. In 2020, he did my taxes, the most basic tax forms possible, since I no longer had a business to write off, and over-charged me $500 for this. When I asked why it costs that much for what basically was an EZ form, he said that it was because he had to use his "brain power" to do it. It turned out that he failed to do these taxes correctly and I had to pay the IRS, getting penalized and fined for his errors. Ken didn't apologize and took no responsibility for botching my tax returns. I did my own taxes this year, got them right (as opposed to Ken not being able to do my taxes correctly), and I can tell you firsthand, that it took no special "brain power" to do it. In fact, I'd be embarrassed to brag to anyone, I used my special "brain power" to do my taxes. So, yes if you want to get horrible business advice, from someone who doesn't feel bad about bilking you, go see Ken Teshima. read more

thought I was signing up for some Qualified Intermediary but instead got 1031 exchange advice. I was going to get this advice either way as I would need a exchange escrow and a qualified intermediary so I felt that the 250 dollar charge was just for 50 minutes of chatting. Nice people, nice office, just not what I needed and essentially is just an extra 250 dollars I spent in addition to the other things I needed. They don't offer Qi and Exchange Escrow services. read more

I found this great business on Yelp & start communicating via e-mail. Their response time & professionalism was a record. Jasmine set me up for a free financial & real estate tax question via Zoom with Ken who was very great explaining terms, a good listener, understanding our situation. The meeting was very helpful making a right decision. Will definitely connect back with them again for my financial needs & refer others as well. Thank you, Dawit Tedla, Rancho Palos Verdes read more

Thank you so much for answering my questions. Ken was very helpful! Will definitely come back in the future!!

Letty D., is by far the best accountant I have ever met!! Super helpful and does not stress out in any situation!! Super efficient and knowledgeable!!! We have been following Letty for her amazing services wherever she goes!!! We Love her!! read more

Very happy with Teshima & Company so far. My wife and I've been going to Drennita for three years and counting. She's very friendly, attentive, courteous, and professional. She also seems to be very happy working their, even during the busiest time of the year. You can tell the ownership is constantly trying hard to keep their employees happy and motivated, by offering healthy and tasty food choices and corporate activities. Good vibes all and all. At a CPA firm! read more

I am a start up business establishing an LLC and was referred to Teshima & Company through my Legal Zoom account. I was impressed with the quality of service I was given and the immediate care. After my conversation with Ken, the manager I spoke with, I felt like there was a direction and path that was drawn out for me. It felt like the weight of the world fell off my shoulders and all the answers were just handed to me. The entire experience was so easy and well thought out, I didn't even have any questions. Teshima and Company has it all, even after my conversation with Ken, they had a specialist follow up and contact me letting me know that they are available to answer any questions if any arose. I highly recommend this firm for any of your accounting, financial, consulting needs. read more

Despite the gradual economic improvement over the past year, professionals at all income levels want to retain more earnings and keep it away from the government. Nobody enjoys paying taxes. Therefore, it makes total sense that studies show over 60% of Americans utilize a CPA firm for filing annual taxes. Many people are OK with pre-packaged tax software like Turbo Tax, but this really depends on your financial situation. Turbo Tax to me is a "set-it-and-forget" device which works well in college. As circumstances become more complex, you need to do your research and shop around for the right CPA firm with the right team and right expertise. But you can stop shopping with Teshima & Company. Finding the right CPA firm is CRITICAL not just for maximum tax savings, but to identify a long-term professional relationship for personal and business finances. The team at T&C, their expertise, their values, and customer service are off the charts. No need to take my word for it though. Just visit their website and contact them directly to speak with the President Ken Teshima himself for a FREE consultation. This level of interaction should blow away any potential customer. He has provided our team with sound insight and has taken the time to follow-up prior to any services or contracts being exercised. If you have done enough research of CPA firms, this kind of courtesy and due diligence does not happen. Our team has interviewed plenty within San Francisco. I am assuming you are reading this review due to your need for a CPA firm like T&C. Speak with their team and you will understand the difference. Don't be skeptical just based on the look and feel of their website. Granted, it may not have a lot of "flash" like the typical investment banks, but their building in Torrence is definitely nice (refer to posted pics). [Note: Web-site soon to be updated] Furthermore, their services speaks for themselves. Ken and his team have taken the time to understand our situation and we look forward to their continued guidance. read more

Calculated my tax incorrectly and refused to take responsibility for it! I came to this firm for my tax preparation a few years ago. They had a junior accountant did my tax return and looked over by a CPA. Three years later, I received a letter from CA franchise tax board for back tax and interest penalty. Contacted them, they initially said there's nothing they can do or willing to do. I threatened to sue them, they came back with a small amount of money and wanted me to sign release for any other problem that may arise from their preparation. of course I didn't sign it. They already miscalculated my state returns, who knows if my federal suffered the same. It's ok to make a mistake but one need to own it and offer to fix it. This apparently is not the firm that has that kind of honor. read more

They have a decent sales pitch but can't deliver quality results. I personally am not satisfied at all and wouldn't recommend this firm to anyone. read more

Still less one 1 star. In his response, Mr. Teshima himself stated that we went to him for accounting and tax. Not true. The only thing I asked his firm to do in 2013 was to file our annual tax returns. Second, Mr. Teshima stated that his billing entries are "standard wording based on our billing software, & this description is standard in the industry." If you are paying $200-$300 per hour, wouldn't you want to know what was done? I do. Moreover, I spoke with a few other CPAs and they are agreed that the lack of description is not "standard in the industry" and they can print out pages and pages of work to show what was performed for the fees charged. I learned a very valuable lesson from this experience, that I was taken to the cleaner by this company. There was simply no "accounting work" done because 1) they cannot show me what was done and 2) I gave them a profit and loss statement that they used to prepare my taxes so I'm at a loss at to what accounting work was completed. If you are insisting that accounting work was completed, please let me know what was done and I will be happy to pay, don't give me standard wording based on your billing software. There are so many other Southbay accounting firms that don't do this bait and switch practice. read more

I have had my personal tax return done here for the past few years and have nothing but great things to say about them. They always answer the phone and respond to my requests right away. They even helped me save a considerable amount on my yearly taxes by starting and S-Corp. read more

My family and I have been coming to Ken for the past three years. We don't see ourselves going anywhere else. Very patient, answers all questions with detailed information, polite, and professional. We discuss all lines and he helps me understand all the complicated laws. Do yourself a favor and go to where people care. read more

I had a tax issue that I was worried about. I scheduled a complimentary consultation with Ken and was pleasantly surprised with how in depth and knowledgeable he was regarding my issue. He even followed up the next day to provide further context. Highly recommend! read more

Ken Teshima has voluntarily been serving as Treasurer for the Nanka Judo (Southern California Judo Black Belt) Association, a 501c. His expert guidance has helped to keep our organization a float for years. As an entrepreneur and business executive, I highly recommend his firm to anyone needing personal or business tax and financial assistance. read more

Teshima and Company has worked with my family for years. My mom, my sister, and now my daughter's family now use Teshima. He is respectful and knowledgeable in tax law. He responds to emails and communication quickly. My husband and I I have been happy with Teshima and Company. read more

Letty has been our accountant for years and we love the level of service we receive. She is very knowledgeable, responsive and reliable. She helped us with some difficult to understand tax circumstances and we'll forever be grateful! She is the best! read more

Ken Teshima has been preparing my taxes for many years and I have the utmost confidence in his expertise and ability to maximize my tax benefits. He also gives me sound financial advice with regards to any tax questions or issues I may have now or in the future. read more

I have been using Teshima & Co to prepare my income tax return for over 10 years. They specialize in small businesses and also do individual returns. I have always been able to contact the office and my concerns are immediately addressed or I receive a call back promptly. I appreciate that I've had the same tax preparer, Drennita, every year and have developed a valuable relationship. She asks questions that ends up saving me money. I highly recommend Teshima & Co for your accounting and tax preparation needs. Joe B. Mission Viejo, CA read more

When my husband and I first moved to CA in the early 80's, we started our real estate career soon after. We then found it necessary to enlist the services of a professional accounting firm to help us manage and grow our business. We were recommended to several CPA's, but decided that Ken Teshima was the most suitable for us. Forty years later and now a widow, Ken Teshima remains my friend and his firm still handles all of my accounting needs. Throughout the many years of our working relationship, I can honestly say that we've been through many challenges that required special handling. Ken would personally engage in these matters and use his expertise to solve problems that seemed unsolvable at the time. I often marvel at Ken's brilliance and knowledge, his compassion and his willingness to help. He is always reachable and responds quickly. These are qualities and professionalism that I look for in my business associates. Besides himself, Ken Teshima also has a wonderful staff that are delightful and helpful, it makes doing business that much more pleasa read more

Please avoid this place at all cost. I thought being a Japanese company you would be treated with respect but far from it. People are not competent in their job and can barely even type your tax information in their system correctly and then try to over charge you for their mistakes. read more

My husband and I had some tax planning issues we need assistance with and we went to Teshima & Company after reading all the positive Yelp reviews. Let me just say they did not disappoint. First, I was skeptical about the initial complimentary consultation since nothing is really ever free. However, our conversation with Ken was forthright, thorough, and his advice put our minds at ease. I would definitely recommend Teshima & Company. read more

I just recently decided to start my own business, and in trying to find the right CPA to help me with all aspects of that business, I tried getting referrals on who I should talk to and meet, from friends and friends-of-friends. After a few disappointing meetings with potential CPA's, I decided to do my own homework and look at Yelp and BBB for feedback. I found Teshima & Co. here on Yelp, made an appointment to meet with them, and after speaking to their senior CPA Ken Teshima, it was a no-brainer on what I wanted to do. From the receptionist, to the marketing director, to my personal CPA, professionalism doesn't lack when dealing with Teshima & Co. I will definitely be helping to spread the word. read more

I have been doing my personal taxes with Teshima & Company for over 5 years now. I recently started my corporation and the entire accounting process was an easy transition as management was very patient with explaining everything, leaving me with no questions or concerns. Recently, I thought I was going to be late in filing my corporate return, but come to find out, my account manager automatically filed the extension for me before the deadline at no additional charge to make sure I didn't get penalized. This type of proactive management is the kind of value I can appreciate. read more

After reading some great reviews about Teshima & Co I decided to have my taxes done by these professionals. They have great pictures of their establishment and it does look very professional upon arriving. The secretary seemed very personable. All seemed great, but not everything that shines is gold. The lady I spoke to about picking up my tax return today was not there. So no one to answer my questions about my Income tax returns. Well, I can't say no one cause the secretary tried. She also tried to correct the typos (more than one) with whiteout. And that's why Teshima & Co receives a one. read more

The Staff,Very Professional,Accounting,Payroll Services,Booking Done for Our Company,Highly Recommend,This Office,Has A lot on Outstanding Track Record,With Us.Our Personnel & Business. read more

Account On Us - The Location is Great,Lots of Parking,The Staff Very Professional,The Office,Comfortable,Very Polite. - Tax Services Near Me - Torrance, California

www.accountonus.com/index.php *His intro video included on his website. Ken is extremely knowledgeable and CALM. His office is VERY "Zen" with aquarium and such. Initially I was introduced to him by my client a few years ago. Ever since I visited his office and learned about Ken and his service, I've been recommending him to all my clients who asked me for a great CPA referral. Everybody thanked me and told me the great service they had received. "Our services encompass nearly every aspect of financial life. We are experienced in all matters of accounting and taxation, IRS problem resolution, estates and trusts, business formation, financial planning and investment, real estate and business sales." - per Ken from his website read more

I had my personal tax returns done for this first time with Teshima and Co this year. They are the 3rd accounting firm I have used in the past 5 years, I couldn't be more happy with the service. Having your taxes done is not something anyone looks forward to, they made the process simple and painless. Everyone I met was knowledge and personable, as if they actually enjoyed accounting. This company is a rare find, and I highly recommend them. I have even decided to have them help me with my financial advising. JCH Hermosa Beach CA read more

Such a great CPA firm for people in the South Bay. The place is easy to get to, easy to park, very organized and efficient. I love working with Letty, she prepares and sends me a packet each year outlining everything I need to gather up for the new tax season, and she's a pro at putting it all together and explaining things. The best thing for me is how easy everything is on my end. Thank you! read more

This is the second year that Teshima has prepared our tax return. It was such an easy process. We are able to drop off our tax documents and within a week we receive an e-mail and phone call that our taxes are ready. My husband and I highly recommend Teshima! read more

It's been very helpful discussing the tax issues of property sales with Mr Teshima at his Torrance office.

Switched to Teshima & Company after a bad experience with another CPA. Very competent staff and knowledgeable in all areas. They are currently involved with my payroll, quickbooks, personal and business finance and tax preparation. Would highly recommend. read more

I give a 4.5 star- this was our first time using Teshima services for tax year 2012 and very pleased with services provided for personal and our business returns. I would give a full 5 except the communication from a proactive side could have been a little stronger. Otherwise- I was very impressed on the professionalism and thorough service / attention to detail. Ken himself appears to a person of character; pleasure working with him. read more

I scheduled an appointment to have my taxes done with Teshima & Co/"Account On Us" and uploaded all my files and had everything ready to go. Less than 24 hours before our confirmed appointment, he cancelled the appointment indicating that he had a Judo tournament that he had to attend. So, I find out his company made an appointment with me, confirmed it, then last minute he suddenly had a surprise event that he just can't miss. His email to cancel was far from regretful, simply stating "sorry for the inconvenience". I guess you really cannot Count On them to even keep a simple appointment. If you respect your time, don't schedule with this company, because they DO NOT respect your time. read more

Ken Teshima and his staff helped me with multiple IRS issues including personal as well as business taxes. The one thing I like best is there responsiveness to emails and phone calls, they always get back to me asap! read more

I've been going to Ken for over a decade, and he has been a fantastic CPA for both my personal and LLC taxes. He stays current on tax law, including the recent 2018 changes, and is able to provide sound advice for all my questions. I typically just communicate around tax season, but on occasion when I needed to email a question or concern at other times of the year he will get right back to me. His staff is great, and I am able to schedule my annual visit for taxes on a day and time that works for both of us; in some past years, this was close to the filing deadline only because of not receiving all my documents, but he still fit me in. I moved from the South Bay 2 years ago, but still drive the 120 miles roundtrip to see Ken because I trust him. He sends a letter to his clients every end of the year with his words of wisdom that I look forward to each Dec/January. I have not experienced what the one star reviews indicate. read more

I initially retained Ken Teshima to represent me in a challenging IRS audit. Ken helped me successfully work through that process, and saved me a significant amount of money. He prepared my taxes for years, ensuring no further audits. I have consistently been satisfied with the level of professional service and the billing practices. Ken has been knowledgeable about taxes and offered practical insights based on my business - and family - requirements. His staff has been helpful and courteous without fail and I would recommend him without reservations. read more

I would stay away from this firm they are overpriced and underpracticed. They bill for work they dont perform and are changing staff all the time. keep looking there is alot of better firms out there that are way better and honest about there rates and service !!!! read more

I would of gave 5 stars if I would of had my 2011 tax return amended here but I didn't. I can't give a review of actual services but this is based on their exceptional customer service. So, I had an issue with the IRS recently based on my 2011 tax return. The IRS wanted some of their money back (over two thousdand dollars). I almost came to making out a check when I thought I should consult someone who has experience in this stuff. I didn't know where to turn 'tll I Yelp'd a couple of CPA's and Teshima & Co. came up. Although, before I made a consultation appointment for costs and info, I did call around to many others. You would be surprised how hard it is to find a free consultation these days. So, based on the reviews here I emailed Teshima & Co to make an appointment to review my case & they got back later that night. First when you come in, there is a lovely mild mannered woman behind the desk to greet you. She's the sweetest woman and very soft spoken and she makes you feel very welcome. The office had a very serene feeling to it...almost zen like. I made it Ken's office and he put me at ease by telling me this is something very simple to amend and it is a very common mistake when people do their own taxes via do it yourself software sites. He assured me that I would not have to pay the amount the IRS is asking. Although, this service is something he could provide and make sure this is taken care of the right way, I unfortunately could not pay the asking fee at this time. If it were any other time that I was employed I would of handed over a check but I couldn't and had explained my financial situation to Ken. He didn't make me feel I had wasted his time but he did explain the reason for the fee. I understood and told him I would need to look else where purely based on my finances but would keep him in mind in the future. When I do get back on my feet I would definitely will turn to Teshima & Co to handle future tax filings. I believe everyone should have a CPA to turn to after the age of 25. read more