About Me
Gerald P. Côté is a certified public accountant (CPA) licensed with the California State Board of Accountancy. He specializes in Tax Services for individuals and businesses and accounting services for small and medium-sized businesses.
Gerald graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Southern California (USC), one of the top three accounting schools in the United States.
Upon graduation, he began his career in public accounting with BDO Seidman, an international CPA firm, working in the Los Angeles office. At BDO Seidman, Gerald worked with $5 million to $100 million businesses in a variety of industries, including retailers, manufacturers, security broker dealers, software developers, real estate investment firms, non-profit companies and insurance companies.
Gerald relocated to San Diego to begin his own practice, providing accounting, financial reporting, consulting and tax services to businesses and individuals.
Gerald graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Southern California (USC), one of the top three accounting schools in the United States.
Upon graduation, he began his career in public accounting with BDO Seidman, an international CPA firm, working in the Los Angeles office. At BDO Seidman, Gerald worked with $5 million to $100 million businesses in a variety of industries, including retailers, manufacturers, security broker dealers, software developers, real estate investment firms, non-profit companies and insurance companies.
Gerald relocated to San Diego to begin his own practice, providing accounting, financial reporting, consulting and tax services to businesses and individuals.
What is a CPA?
A Certified Public Accountant has passed the state board exams and met the educational and experience requirements necessary to be issued a license to practice public accounting by the California Board of Accountancy. A CPA is licensed to prepare federal and state tax returns, represent clients before the IRS and state taxing authorities, and perform accounting services according to standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
CPAs also must meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain their license to practice public accounting. You may check the status of a CPA’s license here: California Board of Accountancy License Lookup.
CPAs also must meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain their license to practice public accounting. You may check the status of a CPA’s license here: California Board of Accountancy License Lookup.