Berkins & Takami

Berkins & Takami runs a tax, accounting and business consulting practice in Oakland, California. Its staff speak both Japanese and English, and a large part of its work helps Japanese companies set up and operate in the United States, where US and Japanese accounting standards differ.

Products and services

• Tax preparation and planning: returns and tax strategies for business owners and for individuals.
• Accounting services: general accounting support for firms of different sizes.
• Business consulting: guidance for companies starting operations in the US.
• Cross-border accounting: reconciling the gap between US GAAP and Japanese practice.
• Client document portal: a secure, password-protected area where clients keep and retrieve financial records.

Customers and markets

The firm serves local businesses and individuals, with a particular focus on Japanese companies expanding into the US market.

Key facts

• Based in: Oakland, California, United States
• Languages: Japanese and English
• Client resources: state tax forms, IRS publications, financial calculators and news articles on its site