Bret Scholl, CPA, CGMA
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Bret Scholl has been in the practice of public accounting since 1981, receiving his Certified Public Accounting credential in 1984. In 1985, Bret started his own accounting and business consulting practice which he continues to lead today.
Bret has been in and around the accounting and tax consulting profession since he was a child. Bret's parents owned and operated a successful tax and bookkeeping practice in California's central valley for many years.
Being raised in the central valley provided Bret with first-hand experience of the opportunities and challenges of the agriculture community. Growing up his ag experiences ranged from setting siphon pipe in 100 degree plus heat to driving tractor and helping with farm accounting. These experiences provided Bret with a valuable grounding in agri business from the field to the office. His move to public accounting in the agriculture-rich Salinas Valley in 1981 continued his connection with farming and ranching.
Bret has been quoted in numerous publications and articles including Forbes, Barron’s, Business.com, U.S. Chamber of Commerce just to name a few. Along with regular radio interviews and periodic longer radio broadcasts covering business and tax news of the day, Bret is constantly keeping current to make sure his clients always have the best business intelligence to help grow their bottom lines.
Professional Credentials and Memberships
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) State of California, Certificate 39691E, issued January 27, 1984
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Accounting (DABFA)
Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners International
Member of the American College of Forensic Examiners International
Member of the Construction Financial Management Association
Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Formerly Licensed Real Estate Sales Person, State of California
Qualified as expert witness in Superior Court
Professional Accomplishments
Over 750 published columns and articles in the fields of business management, taxation, accounting, finance and computers. Published or interviewed for publication in the following.
Computers in Accounting (Accounting Technology)
Gannett Company, Inc. newspapers
Salinas Californian
Accounting Today
Computer Reseller News
Micro Computer News
VAR Business
DISQ
National speaking engagements on topics of taxation, business valuation, business operations, finance, computers, computer software and related matters.
Recognized as an expert witness in the valuation of businesses, accounting and tax matters.
Lecturer for courses on tax shelters for the University of California.
Director, Accountant Alliances, ACCPAC International, Inc./NYSE:CA
Specialized Skills
Experience with accounting matters of federal contracting covered by the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Experience with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits and reviews.
Experience with OTC Markets Alternative Reporting Standards including drafting of periodic reports and coordination with legal counsel for independent legal counsel opinion.
Experience evaluating and developing business plans for both internal uses and external capital requests, including coordinating plans and documents with private placement memorandums (PPM).
Experience establishing systems for quantifiable measurement of sales and marketing investments.
Experience with fraud investigations including assistance with prosecution, preparation for trial or hearings and asset searches for potential recovery of losses.
Extensive experience consulting with family-owned businesses with an emphasis on succession planning.
Industry Experience
Service industries
Software & Internet companies
Medical & dental practices
Produce brokers
Not-for-profit organizations
Beauty salons
Consulting firms
Employee benefit trusts
Real estate
Construction
Real estate management
Manufacturing & Retail
Retail - store front and direct mail
Job shop manufacturing
Process manufacturing
Distribution - domestic and international
Jewelry
Appliance repair
Bakeries, retail and commercial
Produce growers and shippers
Defense contractors
Matters concerning Federal Acquisition Regulations
Valuation experience in the following industries:
Professional practices
Restaurants
Roofing contractors
Beauty Salons
Distribution companies
Manufacturing companies
ESOP stock valuations
For a more detailed Curriculum Vitae of Bret Scholl, CPA you may contact Bret at (831) 758-5966, (831) 649-5643 or send Bret an email by clicking here.