Hawthorne · South Bay CPA
CPA & bookkeeping services in Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a working South Bay city with aerospace and manufacturing employers, auto businesses along Hawthorne Boulevard and many family-owned shops and restaurants. CPA Torrance gives Hawthorne owners CPA-led bookkeeping, tax preparation and planning.
- Manufacturing and auto businesses
- Bilingual-friendly small business support
- CPA tax preparation
In short
How can a Hawthorne small business get its books caught up?
Start by gathering bank and card statements, payroll reports and sales records for the months that are behind. A CPA-led team then reconciles each account, fixes miscategorized transactions and produces accurate financial statements. CPA Torrance does catch-up bookkeeping for Hawthorne businesses and then keeps the books current each month.
- Key industries
- Aerospace, auto, retail
- Typical clients
- Family-owned businesses
- Drive from our office
- About 15 minutes
- City license
- Hawthorne business license
Services in Hawthorne
Accounting for Hawthorne businesses
Auto shops, manufacturers, contractors and restaurants make up most of our Hawthorne work.
Bookkeeping Services
- Sales and use tax tracking
- Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet
- Receipt capture and document portal
- Monthly bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online
- Accounts payable and receivable tracking
Tax Planning & Strategy
- Year-end tax planning meeting
- Multi-state income review
- California PTET analysis
- Quarterly estimated tax payments
- Depreciation and equipment timing
Tax Preparation & Filing
- Federal business returns (1120, 1120S, 1065)
- Owner individual returns
- City business license support
- 1099 filing for contractors
- Extension and estimate management
Fractional CFO Services
- Bank and SBA loan packages
- Hiring and expansion planning
- Break-even and scenario models
- 13-week cash-flow forecasts
- Margin and pricing analysis
Hawthorne tax planning
Planning for Hawthorne owners
Equipment, vehicles and payroll drive the tax picture for most Hawthorne businesses.
Book a 15-min callVehicles and equipment
We plan depreciation on trucks, lifts and machinery for the biggest deduction.
Payroll setup
Moving from cash or contractors to proper payroll? We set it up correctly.
Inventory and parts
We track parts and inventory so cost of goods sold is accurate.
Who we work with
Hawthorne businesses we work with
We work with businesses across Hawthorne.
Auto repair and dealers
Parts, labor and sales tax.
Manufacturers
Job costing and inventory.
Contractors
Jobs, subcontractors and equipment.
Restaurants
Daily sales, tips and payroll.
Why Hawthorne businesses choose CPA Torrance
Areas we cover
Serving all of Hawthorne
We serve Hawthorne, Holly Park and nearby Lawndale and Lennox.
FAQ
Hawthorne business questions
Not covered here? A 15-minute call gets you a straight answer for your situation.
Do you do catch-up bookkeeping?
Yes. We reconcile past months, fix errors and get you ready to file, then keep the books current.
Do you work with auto repair shops?
Yes. We track parts inventory, labor, sales tax on parts and technician payroll.
Can you help me set up payroll?
Yes. We review payroll setup and coordinate with your payroll provider so filings are correct.
Are you near Hawthorne?
Our Torrance office is about 15 minutes away.
How do I start?
Book a 15-minute call.
Nearby South Bay cities
Get your Hawthorne books caught up.
Book a 15-minute call with our CPA team.