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Accountants in Chico, CA — 39 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 39 accounting firms in Chico, California that have a website and a public review record — 16 CPA firms, 12 financial planners, 9 tax preparers, and 2 bookkeepers. 24 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 39 rated firms here is 4.42★. They are sorted by Google rating and review count.

By service: CPAs & Accountants (16)|Tax Preparers (9)|Financial Planners (12)

The highest-rated firm in Chico is Tree Star Solutions (5.0★, 105 reviews). 24 of 39 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

Showing 39 of 39 firms · sorted by Google rating
1.
Tree Star Solutions
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(105 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 1095 Nelson St #110, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 399-0989WebsiteMore info
2.
Embrace Wealth Management
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(35 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 527 Flume St Unit 6, Chico, CA 95928
Services: advisory
(530) 349-4738WebsiteMore info
3.
Sweeney & Michel, LLC
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(23 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 196 Cohasset Rd #100, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 487-1777WebsiteMore info
4.
Allworth Financial
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(13 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 116 Henshaw Ave, Chico, CA 95973
Services: advisory
(530) 892-0253WebsiteMore info
5.
Murray Financial Services
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(9 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 140 Yellowstone Dr #100, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 896-5484WebsiteMore info
6.
Zavala Financial Solutions
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8 Google reviews)
Tax Preparation · 1280 E 9th St C, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 898-8611WebsiteMore info
7.
Meester & Company, Inc.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 555 Main St, Chico, CA 95928
Services: bookkeeping, tax planning, advisory
(530) 895-3111WebsiteMore info
8.
Padgett Chico
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 669 Palmetto Ave Ste B, Chico, CA 95926
Services: bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation
(530) 899-3988WebsiteMore info
9.
Step Up Bookkeeping and Tax Services
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Accountant · 60 Independence Cir Ste 103, Chico, CA 95973
Services: accounting
(530) 809-2687WebsiteMore info
10.
Daniel Mauldin - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 250 Vallombrosa Ave Ste 370, Chico, CA 95926
(916) 580-2180WebsiteMore info
11.
Ryan Cheung, CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Accountant · 676 E 1st Ave Ste 1, Chico, CA 95926
Services: accounting
(530) 897-0197WebsiteMore info
12.
Pinion/KCoe Isom
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Accountant · 2454 Builders Pl Suite 130, Chico, CA 95928
Services: advisory
(530) 891-6474WebsiteMore info
13.
Richard W. Powell CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Bookkeeping · 1154 W 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
Services: audit & assurance, advisory
(530) 893-1871WebsiteMore info
14.
Matthews Hutton & Warren, CPAs
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1 Google review)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Tax Preparation · 1530 Humboldt Rd Ste. 2, Chico, CA 95928
Services: tax planning, advisory
(530) 877-6793WebsiteMore info
15.
Merrell, Irwin & Associates, CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1 Google review)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 3120 Cohasset Rd #8, Chico, CA 95973
Services: accounting & tax
(530) 893-8761WebsiteMore info
16.
Pladson Holly B CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1 Google review)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 70 Declaration Dr #202, Chico, CA 95973
Services: tax preparation
(530) 342-4002WebsiteMore info
17.
Tebo & Shea
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1 Google review)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Tax Preparation · 100 Amber Grove Dr #105, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 345-0101WebsiteMore info
18.
Liberty Tax
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(482 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 1330 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926
Services: tax planning, advisory
(530) 433-4964WebsiteMore info
19.
Scott a Gailey CPA Inc
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(26 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Accountant · 669 Palmetto Ave, Chico, CA 95926
Services: accounting
(530) 345-1040WebsiteMore info
20.
Altum Wealth Advisors | S. Cliadakis, CFP®
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(19 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 1074 East Ave Ste t-1, Chico, CA 95926
Services: advisory
(530) 924-0110WebsiteMore info
21.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(114 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 2061 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Ste E1, Chico, CA 95928
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(530) 897-0808WebsiteMore info
22.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(240 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 2255 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(530) 895-1876WebsiteMore info
23.
Perez & Montañez, Inc.
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(8 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · 179 E 19th St, Chico, CA 95928
Services: payroll, tax preparation
(530) 877-8777WebsiteMore info
24.
Tittle & Company, LLP
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(6 Google reviews)IRS PTIN
Tax Preparation · 3263 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 898-8647WebsiteMore info
25.
Harold Littlejohn CPA
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(14 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 1208 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(530) 895-3353WebsiteMore info
26.
NorCal Financial Group
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(5 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 3201 Esplanade #110, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 345-1400WebsiteMore info
27.
Bean Counting Firm Inc
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(11 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 383 Connors Ct Ste E, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 893-0859WebsiteMore info
28.
Tadd J. Brothers, CPA
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(3 Google reviews)IRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 901 Bruce Rd #160, Chico, CA 95928
Services: accounting & tax
(530) 898-0822WebsiteMore info
29.
Liberty Tax
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(31 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 2454 Notre Dame Blvd Suite 110, Chico, CA 95928
Services: tax planning, advisory
(530) 487-1804WebsiteMore info
30.
Heathers Bookkeeping & Tax Services - Chico CA
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(13 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 213 W 8th St, Chico, CA 95928
Services: bookkeeping, tax preparation
(530) 399-0989WebsiteMore info
31.
Willingham Accounting
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(10 Google reviews)IRS PTIN
Accountant · 1043 Village Ln, Chico, CA 95926
Services: accounting
(530) 891-0303WebsiteMore info
32.
Parkside CPAs & Consultants LLP
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 2580 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Chico, CA 95928
Services: accounting & tax
(530) 345-1728WebsiteMore info
33.
John Burge CPA
★★★★★★★★★★3.4(5 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 3 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926
Services: accounting & tax
(530) 342-3680WebsiteMore info
34.
Bank of America Financial Center
★★★★★★★★★★3.2(30 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 400 Broadway St, Chico, CA 95928
Services: advisory
(530) 891-7019WebsiteMore info
35.
BMO Bank N.A Branches
★★★★★★★★★★3.2(29 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 1540 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Services: advisory
(530) 877-8891WebsiteMore info
36.
Bankers Life
★★★★★★★★★★3.0(16 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 901 Bruce Rd Ste 140, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-9163WebsiteMore info
37.
Golden Apple Insurance & Financial
★★★★★★★★★★3.0(6 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 2056 Talbert Dr Ste 150, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 892-8842WebsiteMore info
38.
Roster|Carlsen, Inc.
★★★★★★★★★★3.0(2 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Tax Preparation · 590 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 345-1728WebsiteMore info
39.
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
★★★★★★★★★★2.7(44 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 801 East Ave, Chico, CA 95926
Services: advisory
(530) 897-6200WebsiteMore info

Top accounting firms in Chico

#FirmServiceGoogle ratingReviews
1Tree Star SolutionsTax Preparation5.0 / 5105
2Embrace Wealth ManagementFinancial Planning5.0 / 535
3Sweeney & Michel, LLCFinancial Planning5.0 / 523
4Allworth FinancialFinancial Planning5.0 / 513
5Murray Financial ServicesFinancial Planning5.0 / 59

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How to choose an accountant in Chico

  • Verify credentials — a CPA holds a state Board of Accountancy license; a tax preparer should have a valid IRS PTIN and, ideally, an EA (Enrolled Agent) designation.
  • Match the specialty to your needs — small-business tax, S-corp/LLC filings, bookkeeping, or personal returns are different skill sets.
  • Confirm they e-file and use current software, and ask how they handle IRS notices or audits.
  • Get the fee structure in writing — hourly, flat per-return, or monthly retainer — before engaging.
  • Ask for an engagement letter defining scope, responsibilities, and deadlines.

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What accountants cost

Typical national ranges: individual tax return $150–$450, monthly bookkeeping $200–$700, business return $500–$2,500+.

Cost guidance is a national reference range, not a quote — actual fees depend on return complexity, entity type, and the firm. Always request a written estimate.

Frequently asked questions

How many accountants are in Chico?
We list 39 accounting firms in Chico, California that have a website and a public review record, 24 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 93 businesses in Chico appear in the underlying public data.
How much does an accountant cost in Chico?
Fees vary by complexity and firm. As a national reference, an individual tax return typically runs $150–$450, monthly bookkeeping $200–$700, and a business return $500–$2,500+. Ask each firm for a written fee estimate.
Do I need a CPA or a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper records day-to-day transactions and reconciles accounts; a CPA is a state-licensed accountant who can also handle complex tax planning, audits, and represent you before the IRS. Many small businesses use a bookkeeper year-round and a CPA at tax time.
Are the ratings on this page real?
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