Cherry Keith

read moreWe work for individuals and families, small businesses and large corporations. We specialize in the closely held family business. We can help you set up the accounting for your small business, plan your retirement, or settle an estate. We listen and analyze in order to provide our clients with the very best accounting, financial planning, and tax related assistance possible. We maintain strict confidentiality, earning the trust of our clients for more than 45 years.

read moreA brief overview and description of many of the services we offer follows this list. If you need a service not listed, please contact our office, if it's not a service we provide, we can refer you to a qualified professional. When you include tax planning as part of your overall business strategy, you use our experience, expertise, and ongoing education to minimize your current and future tax liabilities. We are here to help. Our cutting edge computers & software ensure we can assist you in a timely manner with accuracy and efficiency.

read moreA principal and managing partner, Keith has been with the firm since he graduated from California State University, Stanislaus, in 1977, with his degree in Accounting. Keith's specialties include the planning and supervision of reviews and compilations, providing Management Advisory Services, Tax and Estate planning, and preparation of tax returns. He is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Modesto Sunrise Rotary.

read moreJudie has been with Ristau and Company for more than 40 years. She holds an Accounting Degree from California State University, Stanislaus, and supervises our Bookkeeping Department. Judie also assists the CPA's with various projects and provides daily administrative overview of the entire office. Judie is adept at every aspect of accounting and specializes in write up services, payroll reporting, general bookkeeping, workers comp, sales tax, trial balances and documentation, new business set up and training, and QuickBooks assistance.