Business Details
34 Years
experience
Certified Public Accountants in Walnut Creek
Comyns Smith McCleary & Deaver LLP is a firm of Certified Public Accountants serving small and mid-market businesses across the Greater Bay Area since 1992. Our team combines Big Four-level expertise with personalized service, offering tax planning, audit services, and financial consulting tailored to diverse industries including real estate, technology, and healthcare. We prioritize long-term client relationships, ensuring continuity through dedicated service partners who intimately understand each client's business. Our professionals bring decades of experience in complex tax matters, mergers and acquisitions, and international tax compliance. We maintain memberships in the American Institute of CPAs and participate in ongoing peer reviews to ensure service quality.Our philosophy emphasizes technical excellence alongside a deep understanding of clients' operational goals, positioning us as trusted financial advisors. We serve businesses with multi-state and international operations while maintaining a strong local presence in Walnut Creek, California. Our team includes former Big-4 partners and senior managers who provide strategic guidance on capital transactions and business growth. We are committed to ethical standards and continuous professional development, ensuring our clients receive up-to-date, reliable financial counsel.
Services
Tax Planning
Audit Services
Business Advisory
Tax Preparation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years serving Bay Area businesses with proven accounting expertise
- Former Big-4 partners provide strategic financial advisory services
- Dedicated service partners ensure continuity and deep business understanding
- Specialized tax planning for complex partnership allocations and international tax
- Comprehensive audit services with industry-specific expertise
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- California State Board of Accountancy
- AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS)
- Employee Benefit Plans Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help businesses minimize legal tax liabilities through strategic structuring of transactions and ongoing compliance monitoring. We analyze new tax legislation, court rulings, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities for tax savings. Our team specializes in complex partnership allocations, international tax compliance, and multi-state tax strategies for businesses of all sizes.
Audit Services
We provide financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for privately-held businesses using industry-specific approaches and modern technology. Our audit process emphasizes detailed planning, client communication, and efficient procedures to deliver accurate financial reporting. We serve clients across diverse industries including real estate, healthcare, and technology with both regulatory compliance and operational insights.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services support strategic decision-making through financial modeling, cost containment analysis, and capital expenditure planning. We assist with mergers and acquisitions due diligence, EBITDA analysis, and internal control evaluations. Our team provides actionable insights for business owners seeking growth opportunities or operational improvements across various market conditions.
Tax Preparation
We handle comprehensive tax preparation for corporations, partnerships, and individuals including complex filings for multi-state and international operations. Our capabilities cover C-corporation returns, S-corporation composite filings, partnership tax returns, and specialized reporting for foreign investments. We also assist with sales tax returns and business license filings for local compliance.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our M&A advisory services guide clients through business acquisitions, divestitures, and capital restructuring with tax-efficient strategies. We perform due diligence on financial statements, customer receivables, and internal controls while evaluating long-term tax implications. Our team includes former Big-4 partners who provide expert analysis of transaction structures and post-acquisition integration planning.
People
John R. Comyns
Partner
John brings over 40 years of accounting experience, starting with Touche Ross in 1976. He co-founded the firm in 1992 after serving as a tax partner at Deloitte & Touche. His expertise focuses on tax services and strategic business development.
Steven P. Smith
Partner
Steve has specialized in tax compliance and planning since 1977. He co-founded the firm in 1992, bringing extensive experience in federal, state, and local tax filings for corporations, partnerships, and individuals across diverse industries.
Dan K. Deaver
Partner
Dan offers 34+ years of tax advisory experience, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, tax due diligence, and representation before federal and state taxing authorities. He provides strategic guidance for complex business transactions.
Brent Baxter
Partner
Brent specializes in multi-state tax compliance and closely-held business taxation. With 25+ years in public accounting, he serves clients in real estate, construction, and professional services industries with tailored tax solutions.
Andrew M. Porter
Partner
Drew provides tax expertise from his 15+ years at Deloitte and 17+ years with our firm. He serves closely-held businesses and Fortune 500 companies with complex tax planning and compliance strategies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax planning, audit services, business advisory, mergers & acquisitions support, and tax preparation for corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
How long have you served Bay Area businesses?
Our firm has provided accounting services to Bay Area clients since 1992, with partners having over 25 years of combined experience in public accounting.
Do you specialize in specific industries?
We serve real estate, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and professional services industries with tailored accounting solutions.
Can you handle complex tax matters?
Our team specializes in complex partnership allocations, international tax compliance, and multi-state tax strategies for businesses with intricate structures.
How do you ensure service quality?
We maintain AICPA memberships, California State Board licensing, and participate in peer review processes to ensure our accounting services meet professional standards.
