Shea Labagh Dobberstein

read moreShea Labagh Dobberstein (SLD), one of the most well-respected and longest-standing independent accounting firms in the San Francisco Bay Area, provides a full spectrum of professional accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services to privately held businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations. SLD offers the expertise of a large accounting firm in a family-like environment. We support the development and success of our professionals through training, mentoring, and other opportunities that lead to a fulfilling career.

read moreSLD's service teams of experts have the right mixture of experience, expertise and instinct in their respective industry. They provide clients with current, relevant and multi-faceted financial intelligence that can be acted on. Principals and professional staff go beyond simply delivering valuable services. They work with clients to fully understand their individual situation, evaluate options and work strategically to help clients address issues and capitalize on opportunities. It gives the client the power to be proactive and make the right business decisions critical to success in a competitive world.

read moreSLD's professional service clients include law firms, architectural firms, health practices and creative agencies, among others. The business owners and management groups of these firms need a CPA firm that can progress with them and stay in front of the changes they encounter in their business lifecycle. Clients of SLD experience the attention and exceptional service that have kept the firm in business these past seventy-plus years. They have come to rely on SLD to partner with them and make their business visions a reality.

read moreWorking remotely and visiting when desired, SLD COR2E accountants provide consistent, continuous care. Backed by the expertise of nearly 100 CPAs and accounting professionals, SLD COR2E accountants can assist with complicated accounting transactions, complex payroll processes, sophisticated financial reporting, audit preparations, tax filings (federal, state, local, sales & use, and property), and more. Beyond monthly accounting help-for one-time accounting assessments, ignored accounting projects, or nagging accounting problems-call on SLD COR2E Accountants.

read moreThe firm's tax specialists get to know client needs through a collaborative process and proactive approach. This ensures that their suggestions have immediate applications to save money, reduce risk and achieve goals. Through the firm's affiliation DFK International, tax experts can be accessed worldwide to support a client with the same high level of quality and service met at SLD. SLD is a regional firm, and can offer a level of personal service not found at larger, national CPA firms. Little turnover in staff means taxes can often be prepared by the same person annually.

read moreIn today's challenging and complex business climate, companies need informed, responsive advisors. SLD's audit and assurance practice can provide the ideal solution. All of the firm's staff have participated in training on efficient auditing and creative thinking to help them perform optimally and consistent with professional standards, while keeping costs low and minimizing disruption to a client's business. SLD's team looks beyond the numbers to give clients improved clarity on their strengths and weaknesses.

read moreIn response to the economic crisis in California, the CPA firm of Shea Labagh Dobberstein (SLD) has formed a rapid-response Financial Advisory Services practice to provide accounting and other financial reporting services to troubled companies. Bill is a Principal at Shea Labagh Dobberstein previously serving as the firm's senior M&A consultant assisting clients in sell-side engagements, locating debt sources and managing post-merger litigation support. Bill had also overseen the firm's business development and marketing activities.