Looking for a
CPA in LA?
LedgerWay works alongside small businesses year-round. As your business grows, so does what we bring to the table. The right expertise, at the right time, for wherever you’re headed.
Looking for a CPA in LA?
LedgerWay works alongside small businesses year-round. As your business grows, so does what we bring to the table. The right expertise, at the right time, for wherever you’re headed.
For LA Businesses at Any Stage of Growth
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The Solopreneur Taking Off
Your side income is now your main income, and filing a Schedule C on TurboTax stopped making sense a year ago.
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Real Estate Investors & Agents
You own rentals, flip properties, or earn commission, and you're ready for a CPA who understands what that means for your taxes and books.
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Growing Service Business
You have real decisions to make, and you need a proactive CPA who goes beyond taxes and helps you think through what’s next.
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The Business Owner Making Moves
You're making real decisions about hiring, financing, and structure, and you want a financial partner at the table when you do.
Full-service LA CPAs:
Tax, Accounting, and CFO Advisory
Tax strategy, accurate books, and financial advisory in one relationship, so your numbers, your taxes, and your decisions are always working toward your goal.
Tax Preparation & Strategy
- Business and individual returns
- Entity formation and structure
- Owner compensation
- Quarterly estimates
- CA and multi-state filings
- Rental property returns
LA tax services
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Monthly reconciliation and reporting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll recording
- Balance sheet and P&L
- General ledger maintenance
LA accounting & bookkeeping services
CFO Advisory
- Monthly financial reporting
- Cash flow forecasting
- Budgeting planning
- Growth and hiring decision support
- Lending preparation
LA CFO advisory
We Know Your Industry
We work with all types of businesses in Los Angeles. Here’s who we most often help:
Real Estate
From your first rental to a growing portfolio, we handle real estate tax strategy, depreciation, and entity structuring so you keep more of what you earn.
Professional Services
If your business runs on expertise and client relationships, we understand your margins, your billing structure, and your tax exposure.
Entertainment & Media
Production timelines, project-based income, and entertainment tax incentives require a team that knows the industry.
Construction and Trades
General contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades managing job costing, fluctuating payroll, and the tax complexity that comes with project-based revenue in California.
2026 Endurance
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta
2026 Endurance
Travis County, Texas
2025
Travis County, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Southwest 2024
Southwest 2022
Regionals Texas
Texas
Austin, Texas
Growing Companies
Texas
Provider
of CPAs
TXCPA
Awards & Recognition
Recognition that reflects our commitment to clear guidance, trusted service, and stronger financial outcomes for our clients.
Our Los Angeles Team
Meet our team of experienced professionals committed to delivering accurate, strategic accounting and tax support to businesses and individuals across the LA community.
Ready to have a real financial partner?
Get a custom quote for the services you need or start with a free consultation about
where your business is, what it needs, and whether LedgerWay is the right fit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
One of the biggest complaints we hear is that CPAs are hard to reach and don’t get back to you. We operate entirely differently. Every client gets a dedicated, named team rather than a rotating inbox. We guarantee a response within one business day, or two during the peak of tax season. We stay in your corner all year long.
If your side income is now your primary income, filing a Schedule C on DIY tax software is likely costing you money and leaving you exposed. Once you start making real decisions about entity formation, owner compensation, and quarterly estimates, it is time to work with a dedicated team of LA CPAs.
Yes. Real estate taxes require highly specific knowledge. Whether you are an agent earning commission or an investor managing a growing portfolio, we handle your entity structure, property depreciation, and passive income strategies so your taxes are optimized and compliant.
The entertainment industry comes with very unique tax hurdles. We help producers, creators, actors, and crew members navigate project-based income, manage loan-out corporations, and maximize the specific deductions available to entertainment professionals working in California.
Absolutely. California's tax environment adds massive complexity for small business owners. We provide proactive tax planning year-round to manage your state income taxes, franchise fees, estimated payments, and California-specific entity requirements so there are no surprises when returns are due.
Yes, this is one of the most common situations we step into. If your books are behind, inaccurate, or haven't been updated in months, we will get them cleaned up and completely current. From there, we set up a monthly system to keep your finances accurate, so you are always ready for a loan or a big hiring decision.
Yes. We combine tax preparation, accurate bookkeeping, and chief financial officer advisory into one single relationship. This means we help you with monthly financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and growth strategies. Your financial picture is never separated between three different providers.
Yes. We regularly work with general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades across the Greater Los Angeles area. We help you manage detailed job costing, handle fluctuating payroll, and navigate the tax complexity that comes directly from project-based revenue.
You have complete flexibility. Many of our clients prefer working fully remotely through our secure client portal, email, and video calls. If you prefer to meet in person, you can visit any of our three local offices located in Mid-Wilshire, Downtown LA, or Torrance.
Switching is much simpler than most people expect. We help you through the entire transition. Once we have the prior-year returns from your previous firm, we will get up to speed on your situation before we make any changes. There is no gap in service and zero disruption to your daily operations.