Gallagher Gatewood, a Professional Accountancy Corporation
“She helped my small business file tax documents for our contractors and made that part so much easier for us.”
Best CPAs in Modesto, CA
15 firms listed · 14 in Modesto · 9 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
James Daniels JD CPA
“Once my business was in order, he used the losses and capital expenditures from my year 1 corporate return to ensure my W2 income was balanced and I received the biggest return possible.”
Hawks & Associates Cpas
“My family all files with his office and have had nothing but smooth, and informative transactions for both business and personal tax services.”
Patricia Gillum CPA
“Pat is very knowledgeable and very trustworthy, I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
Kalunian & Milliken
“The very highest professional standards and engaging staff that makes every visit a highlight of the day.”
Juarez Zarate & Co
“Ralph has been doing our taxes for several years now and we are extremely satisfied with his work, his friendly personality and his professionalism.”
The 15 firms listed for Modesto, CA are accounting practices that serve businesses and organizations. What each states about its CPA license and assurance work comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Modesto, CA
14 of the 15 firms we list are based in Modesto; the other one serves Modesto from Ceres (4 mi). 11 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 87 reviews; 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The services the firms on this page list most often on their websites are audit & assurance (2), business advisory (2), client accounting (2), estates & trusts (2) and tax services (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 3 offer payment plans; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any accounting firms listed for Modesto offer a free scoping call?
An initial consultation is offered without charge by 2 of the 15 firms. For assurance work that call is about scope and timing rather than advice, and it usually ends with a request list. Have the requirement letter from your lender or funder in front of you.
Ristau & Co
Jeffrey D. Bowman, CPA
Michael Hicks, CPA
Warmerdam CPA Group
Johnson & Associates Cpas
“I would definitely recommend them despite what other reviews may have stated.”
Browning Garry CPA Tax Preparation
“They prepared all our late returns and helped get us back in good standing with the state.”
Rlgcpa.com
Ralph Bucheli
RLJ Financial Services
“We are switching to QB online, Caleb's team is helping and was very Knowledgeable and helpful !!”
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