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Acounten LLC provides bookkeeping, consulting and tax preparation services to small businesses and their owners. Acounten specializes in providing these services to small professional service firms and government contractors. Originally founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, Acounten is currently headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area serving clients nationwide. The name Acounten comes from the etymology of the word accounting. It is a form of the Middle English verb accounten, which means “to account”.
Please note: Acounten LLC is not a CPA firm.

James Skinner, ABA, CRTP is sole member/manager of Acounten LLC and principal consultant. As an Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor (ABA) and California Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP), he is committed to helping small business owners know their numbers, keep clean and compliant books, and avoid unnecessary tax bills. James’ career began in the financial services industry where he worked for more than a decade in community banks and credit unions. After falling in love with accounting and leaving his banking career behind, James worked as controller for small government contractors before deciding being a solo accounting consultant was his true calling. James holds a B.S. in economics and a graduate certificate in accounting. James is also a member of the National Society of Accountants and National Association of Tax Professionals.