CPA Firms

Shinault, Baker & Co., Certified Public Accountants, (the firm) is licensed by the California State Board of Accountancy, license number 6085. The firm and its principals are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

The firm originates from its managing partners, Larry G. Baker and Michael D. Shinault, each a certified public accountant licensed by the State of California. Mr. Baker and Mr. Shinault combined their practices in September of 1986 after nearly ten years of postgraduate experience obtained independently. Each are 1977 graduates of the business and public administration department of California State University of Bakersfield where they were fellow students and close friends.

Shinault, Baker & Company is a full service public accounting firm, providing a wide range of services including but not limited to the following:

• Audit services for small businesses, HUD lenders, and 401k plans.
• Compilation and review services for a broad client base such as construction, real estate development, oilfield services, retail businesses and many others.
• Taxpayer representation services.
• Estate planning including preparation of 706's, trust returns, business successions, etc.
• Tax return preparation for all types of returns. 1040's, 540's, 1065's, 565's, etc.