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Adam with his two children,
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PARTNER
Adam R. Ochoa, CPA, CFE
aochoa@psocpa.com
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Professional History
Adam R. Ochoa, CPA, CFE, FCPA joined Peterson Slater & Osborne as Tax Manager in 2000 and became a Partner in the firm three years later. A graduate of California State University of Fullerton, he brings with him over 15 years of diverse corporate and public accounting experience. Prior to his public accounting experience, Adam was the assistant controller for an oil and gas corporation in Los Angeles. |
Adam recently earned the designation of Forensic CPA from the Forensic CPA Society. Forensic accounting describes engagements that result from actual or anticipated disputes or litigation. "Forensic" means suitable for use in Court, and it is to that standard and potential outcome that forensic accountants generally have to work. Adam has the distinction of being the only FCPA in the Coachella Valley.
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| GETTING TO KNOW ADAM OCHOA |
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| Education |
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Bachelor of Arts in Accounting,
California State University at Fullerton
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Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts, El Paso Community College
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Communications Degree, U.S. Army Signal College
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Certificate Course
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Continuing Education as required by State Board of Accountancy
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Community Involvement
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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California Society of Certified Public Accountants
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Chairman, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
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Chairman, St. Theresa School Parent Board
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Board Member, East Valley Tourism Development Authority
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Past Chair, Leadership Coachella Valley
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Desert Bar Association
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Desert Contractor’s Association
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Specialties
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Forensic Accounting/Litigation Support
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Offer in Compromise/IRS Negotiations
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Individual Income Tax
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Business Income Tax
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Business Consulting
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Native American Tax Matters
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