California CPA Firm | Accounting Tax & Audit Firm

Your Future
is Our Focus

A Northern California Bay Area Accounting Firm

RINA is a regional full service accounting and consulting firm with offices located in San Francisco, Oakland, and Walnut Creek, California as well as Bellingham, Washington. RINA serves closely-held businesses and their owners, high net worth individuals and families, and many not-for-profit organizations and private foundations. RINA is one of the leading independent accounting firms in Northern California and among the largest in the Greater Bay Area.

our niches

Not-For-Profit

At RINA, we believe in helping those who help others.

We are proud that, for over 70 years, serving the not-for-profit industry has been a primary focus for our firm. We provide not-for-profit tax services, accounting services and management consulting services to community-based and other not-for-profit organizations throughout Northern California.

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International
Tax Services

Our Global Accounting Network, Your Local Contact in the World

We believe it is important to approach the tax aspects of your business not only from the point of view of meeting statutory requirements but also with a continuous effort to advise you on the most advantageous techniques available to address your unique cross border and international tax needs.

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Closely-Held

At RINA, we understand that business owners and entrepreneurs face many pressures.

Whether you are just starting a new business, acquiring another business, or improving the one you have — you can look to RINA for hands-on experience and expertise.

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Real Estate

RINA’s team of real estate tax experts are simply exceptional at what they do.

Here’s the real proof. At RINA, we currently serve more than 250 clients in such diverse specialties as commercial and residential real estate brokerage, property ownership, real estate management, real estate investment, real estate development, construction, and contracting.

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our key services

Audit & Accounting

Business Tax

International Tax

Individual Tax

Consulting & Planning

Latest Site Updates

Save The Date - Real Estate Advice Series "Ask the Experts" Annual Luncheon

5/24/2018 7:50 PM

Save the Date - Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - Real Estate Advice Series Ask the Experts Luncheon featuring Tim Tikalsky, Teresa Fluegel and Timothy Galusha.

Heads Up! Your Entity Could be Considered a Tax Shelter Under the New Tax Law

5/24/2018 7:20 PM

If your business has limited partners that don’t actively participate in management or operations and allocates more than 35% of losses to them, your small business is likely considered a tax shelter....

Get to Know How Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation Work for Real Estate

5/24/2018 5:51 PM

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides significant tax savings for most businesses. Real estate owners and investors will benefit from increased bonus and Section 179 depreciation deductions.

Changes to Net Asset Disclosures

4/11/2018 10:58 PM

The Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, will significantly affect how nonprofits communicate with stakeholders.

Five Measurements of Nonprofit Success: KPIs that Count

4/11/2018 10:41 PM

Nonprofits often need to be as numbers-oriented as commercial businesses, reaching various benchmarks to achieve success. Although KPIs differ by organization, here are five popular KPIs to track.

Are You Aware that the New Tax Laws make Transportation Fringe Benefits Taxable UBIT to Nonprofits?

4/11/2018 5:40 PM

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made several changes to the tax laws affecting tax‑exempt organizations which will result in some nonprofits paying federal tax for the first time.

Upcoming Events

Learn about our upcoming seminars and events. RINA provides monthly real estate advice seminars, quarterly not-for-profit roundtables and other informational seminars and events with our trusted professional advisors.

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Tax Update and Finance Guidance for Exporters and Importers

Please join RINA accountancy corporation and Comerica Bank to learn more about conducting business overseas and best practices for avoiding expensive mistakes.

Q&A Opportunities & Risks in Commercial Real Estate Lending

Join us at our Real Estate Advice Series Event featuring James Abrams, Cheryl Hayes and Elizabeth Swift to learn more about the opportunities and risks in commercial real estate lending.

Learn How to Grow Your Business

This complimentary Business Growth Seminar successfully shows business owners how to grow their businesses more effectively, profitably and with more enjoyment.

Build your career with RINA

At RINA, we’re looking for accountants who want to go beyond a CPA certificate–who display innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. RINA people seek out early client contact, and strive to establish rapport and learn each client’s business.

Because client profitability and growth is our goal, we’re committed to developing well-rounded individuals who will eagerly accept any business challenge.

Careers & Benefits Current Openings