Doug Johnson CPA
5.0 stars · 15 reviews · Serves Nationwide · Specializes in Equity Compensation, Growing Companies ($1M–$10M), HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
A boutique CPA firm dedicated to responsiveness and a white-glove client experience. We're the CPA firm for growing businesses with 250K - 10M in revenue, and high earners with equity compensation.
Services
- Bookkeeping
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Business Tax Preparation
- Financial Reporting
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Tax Planning & Strategy
- Tax Preparation
Pricing
- Business Full-Service - Monthly Bookkeeping + Tax Prep & Planning — $750–$4,000 monthly
- Business + Personal Tax Prep — $3,500–$10,000 one-time
- Individual Tax Services (Standard) — $1,875–$5,000 one-time
- Individual Tax Services + Equity Comp Analysis — $3,500–$7,500 one-time
- Year-End Bookkeeping — $895–$0 one-time
Reviews
Ruwaifa Anwar
5 stars
2026-07-29T23:10:47.799222+00:00
I have complicated tax situation and Doug has been very helpful. Every question got a clear, specific answer with actual numbers instead of vague hedging. He explains tradeoffs in plain English and flags things I wouldn't have thought to ask about. He is fast to respond to my emails with complex questions and answers them thoroughly with examples and tax forecasting. I'd recommend him to anyone with a complicated tax year.
Monika Pitchford
5 stars
2026-07-06T20:45:13.005031+00:00
He caught a deduction my previous big firm had missed. He provides one-on-one attention, and I appreciate that he's not running his business like the old school firms, which were often sexist and often tried to get their clients into products that made the firm money, while leaving the client in a less than optimal situation.
Wilson Reyhan
5 stars
2026-04-27T21:48:11.773+00:00
My partner and I own a golf simulator business in NYC, and as we started to scale this year and think about opening a second location, we realized we needed a new firm that had experience working with growing businesses. Doug and his team have been great to work with. They're very responsive, and have brought tax and accounting insight to our business that we didn't have before. Looking forward to working with them for years to come!
Studio
5 stars
2026-04-19T04:01:31.436+00:00
I highly recommend Doug for his professionalism and expertise. He is consistently responsive and takes the time to explain complex matters in a clear and approachable way. He helped determine the appropriate payment amounts, guided me through resolving a miscalculation from a prior tax year, and ensured I am on track and meeting my obligations accurately this year. His attention to detail and proactive approach have provided me with real peace of mind. I feel confident knowing my taxes and accounting are in capable hands.
Parkhyun013
5 stars
2026-04-16T17:57:15.841+00:00
Doug was responsive and reliable. Answered all my questions and helped navigate my tax planning for the year
Christopher L. Stroup, MBA, EA, CFP®
5 stars
2026-04-13T22:36:26.556+00:00
He’s been a breath of fresh air to partner with on client tax work. Communication is always prompt, clear, and thoughtful, which makes a big difference when coordinating planning strategies. He’s not only highly knowledgeable, but also proactive in identifying opportunities to optimize each client’s tax situation. Just as important, he’s approachable and easy to work with, which creates a great experience for clients and collaborators alike.
Mandi Raspudic
5 stars
2026-04-10T18:43:13.039+00:00
Outstanding! The most prompt, thorough, and informative CPA we’ve worked with. Doug responds within 30-60 minutes with detailed information. He is well informed and also a kind individual to work with. I’ve already recommended him to a number of colleagues and aspiring business owners!
Patrick Coughlin
5 stars
2026-04-09T23:08:14.425+00:00
Doug has been great. He’s always quick to respond and happy to help whenever something comes up. What really stands out is that he never makes you feel bad for asking questions. Big or small, he’s always willing to work through it with you. We’re really glad we found him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable CPA.
Chi Vu
5 stars
2026-04-03T20:12:46.378+00:00
10/10 for Doug and his team. I had a couple of subpar experiences with tax professionals prior to Doug, and after seeing how responsive and thorough he is, I am so glad I reached out to him. If you're on the fence about engaging him for tax questions, do it.
Jeremy Bell
5 stars
2026-03-28T00:15:18.975+00:00
My experience with Doug was fantastic. He helped me find an additional refund from several previous years' returns, and assisted me with my complicated financial situation. His advice and services have been invaluable in getting my business off the ground and have everything filed properly with multiple government agencies. I highly recommend Doug Johnson, CPA for all of your accounting needs.
Adrian Guzman
5 stars
2026-03-26T20:41:38.503+00:00
Doug has been my CPA for the past two years, helping me navigate taxes as I got my business set up, he handles my S-corp and personal filings with ease. From the start, he’s been incredibly attentive and easy to work with. Communication is always clear and timely, and he takes the time to walk me through things in a way that actually makes sense. What I appreciate most is how detail-oriented and thorough he is. Taxes can get complicated quickly, especially running your own business, but Doug brings a level of clarity and organization that makes the whole process feel manageable. He also uses a secure online portal for sharing and managing documents, which makes everything seamless and easy to stay on top of. There’s a real sense of trust and confidence working with him. I know things are being handled the right way, which lets me stay focused on growing my business without second guessing anything on the financial side. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful CPA who actually cares about his clients.
Yevgeniy Liverant
5 stars
2026-03-24T03:51:18.832+00:00
Smooth, clear, professional. Responds very quickly to questions.
Kyle Smith
5 stars
2026-03-20T16:24:45.611+00:00
Doug was professional and personable in preparing my complex business and personal tax returns. He responded quickly to my questions and he made the process easy for me. Definitely recommend and will continue working with him in the future.
Andrew Lamkin
5 stars
2026-03-07T02:24:05.206+00:00
We had a particularly complicated tax situation in 2024, and Doug took on the challenge and provided excellent service to navigate our filing. He is professional, timely, and knowledgable. Doug's best quality is responsiveness. He always answers questions and provides quality advice, usually within the same day. He's clear, concise, and goes out of his way to help clients. His workflows for tax filing are simple and eliminate much of the stress surrounding tax season. If you are looking for an LA-based accountant to assist with personal tax preparation and planning, we fully recommend reaching out to Doug!
Handy Dan
5 stars
2025-07-03T18:51:51.099+00:00
I've told multiple friends that run businesses to talk to Doug about handling all of their needs! I've never once thought about finding someone else to do the job, he's our guy!
Client Case Studies
Trades business in NYC grew from 250K in annual revenue to just under 1M - in only 2 years
Challenge
When he came to us, this client had two employees, great reviews, and a strong advertising engine - but his books were a mess and he had no idea how much he was making. He wanted to hire help and expand his business, but didn't know if he could afford it.
Solution
We cleaned up the books, implemented monthly P&L and cash flow reporting, and optimized his entity structure. Within 3 months, the client was able to start actively planning for growth - instead of just monitoring his bank balance.
Result
Armed with real-time financial info about his business, the client was able to hire additional staff, expand his shop space, and get better insight on the ROI from his advertising. This momentum snowballed, and in just 2 years, he grew revenue from 250K to almost 1M - largely because the financial clarity we provided enabled him to invest confidently in growth.
E-commerce brand grew from 2.0M to 2.8M in revenue in one year - and finally gained access to debt and equity financing
Challenge
This client found us after their prior CPA dropped the ball - books weren't clean, their inventory management system implementation was botched, and they hadn't had an accurate P&L in several months. And for them, timing was desperate - they needed reliable financials to support them going out to seek financing.
Solution
We cleaned up a full year of books, tidied up their inventory management system with Quickbooks, and got them set up on accrual accounting with monthly P&L reporting. This cleanup enabled them to build out a reporting package with which to seek debt and equity investments.
Result
With monthly P&L reporting in place, the client now had the confidence to invest in growth by hiring additional employees, increasing inventory, and spending on marketing. Revenue jumped almost 40% YoY, with profitability increasing as well. Perhaps most significantly, the client was finally able to start having serious financing talks with lenders and angel investors.
High earner at a pre-IPO company was able to exercise large amounts of ISOs without AMT impact
Challenge
This client came to us in a multi-million dollar income year, and initially, they just wanted help figuring out how much they'd owe at year-end. However, when we learned more about their situation, we saw that they had unexercised ISOs in their pre-IPO employer - and that's when we spotted a planning opportunity.
Solution
While they can be tax-advantageous in the long run, ISO exercises often trigger an AMT tax liability in the short term. However, this particular high-income year offered the ability to exercise large amounts of ISOs with minimal AMT impact.
Result
After modeling out the client's tax scenario and flagging the one-time opportunity to exercise ISOs without a large AMT impact, they exercised a large tranche of their shares. When they arrive at a liquidity event (which they expect in the near future), those ISO exercises will help facilitate over 100K in tax savings.