Background

For 30 years, Frederiksen-Crawford Certified Public Accountants, Inc. has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Frederiksen-Crawford Certified Public Accountants, Inc.'s expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as wealth management and business advisory services for smaller privately held business.

Frederiksen-Crawford Certified Public Accountants, Inc. is one of the leading firms in and throughout Corte Madera. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. Frederiksen-Crawford Certified Public Accountants, Inc. is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of Corte Madera's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.

Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around Corte Madera. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose Frederiksen-Crawford Certified Public Accountants, Inc. receive competent and timely advice.

Our Team

Christian Frederiksen came to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1961 and has been engaged in the public accounting profession since that time. He joined Touche Ross & Co. in 1969, and was elected a partner in 1973, one of the youngest in the firm. He has earned his Series 7and 66 with the NASD. Chris began his own firm, Frederiksen & Co., in 1990 which became one of the largest local firms on the West Coast. After a brief hiatus, Chris decided to return to public accounting and started Frederiksen-Crawford CPAs. Chris lectures and conducts seminars throughout the world. He is well known in professional circles for his seminar, How to Build a Million Dollar Practice, an intensive marketing seminar given to CPAs, lawyers, and other professionals. Chris is the author of several books including Budgeting for Results and Cash Management for Results. Chris was recently named in the 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession by Accounting Today.

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Tara L. Crawford has been a practicing CPA for more than 25 years working with CPA firms both in Oregon and in California. Tara's area of specialization is taxation; primarily with individuals, partnerships, professional corporations and wealth management. Within the tax area, her particular expertise is in real estate. Prior to founding Frederiksen-Crawford CPAs, she was associated with Dean Moser & Co., CPAs, a well known Bay Area firm of real estate specialists. In addition to her taxation specialties Tara is has earned her Securities License, Insurance License, holds a Real Estate License, and is passionate about helping clients manage their wealth.

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Damien Greathead is our lead business advisor as well as helping with tax preparation during tax season. He has an MBA in Management and is dedicated to helping business owners better understand what the financial statements mean to their business. Please contact Damien for a free 60 minute Business Performance Review meeting.

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