Leaf & Cole, LLP

Leaf & Cole, LLP is an accounting firm serving San Diego. Two partners, William R. Leaf and William E. Cole, organised the practice in 1959, and it has kept operating from a single office since then. It combines attest work with personal financial guidance.

Products and services

• Tax services: tax management, planning and preparation.
• Accounting: day-to-day accounting work and preparation of financial statements.
• Audit and assurance: including audits of affordable housing and special districts.
• Compilation and review: reviewed and compiled statements for clients that do not need a full audit.
• Consulting and financial planning: advice tied to a client's wider financial position.

Customers and markets

The firm serves clients around San Diego, with a specialism in auditing affordable housing programmes and special districts. It also gives time and contributions to local and national charities and sponsors a university accountancy scholarship programme.

Key facts

• Based in: San Diego
• Founded: 1959
• Structure: Limited liability partnership with one office