Andrew Compton, MBA
CEO & CA Licensed Tax Preparer
Prime Accounting Solutions, LLC was founded in March 2008 by Andrew Compton, after several years of tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and business management experience. Andrew is California Licensed Tax Preparer, and holds an MBA in Business Management. Andrew has assisted many individuals, company owners, and corporate offices with accounting, business management, HR, and consulting projects.
He is a native Los Angeleno with a wide variety of hobbies such as hiking and martial arts where he received a black belt in the Shotokan discipline. When he’s not working you can find him spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog Reggie. Taxes can be a bit daunting and Andrew really relaxes the process as an attentive listener with a helpful and solutions-oriented demeanor.
Andrew serves as a financial coach for individuals and small businesses within the community.
Haleigh Scott
Office Manager
Haleigh brings several years of Office Administrative experience to our team. She is excited to work with PAS and gain even more skills to help the company continue to grow. She is a huge people person and is always very eager to help. In her spare time, Haleigh enjoys hanging out with family and friends and her passion is cooking.
Angie Nishihama, B.S. Liberal Studies
Accounting Manager
Angie is a graduate of Cal State Long Beach and brings with her several years of experience in bank management, financial services, and most recently bookkeeping at a small CPA firm. She is excited about the opportunity to broaden her skills working at Prime Accounting Solutions, LLC. In her spare time, she coaches individuals in nutrition, fitness, and health. She enjoys the beautiful days living on the Central Coast with her daughter, son, and husband.
Marina Franjic, B.A. in Business
Staff Bookkeeper
Marina holds a Bachelor’s of Art Degree in Business. She has several years’ experience in bookkeeping and accounting, and is eager to continue learning and growing with PAS. Her client’s satisfaction is her constant priority, she is a true team player. Her spare time is spent with her young son and husband.
Kathy Fry
Senior Bookkeeper
Kathy holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration from UC Berkeley. She brings years of experience working in all sectors with a focus in governmental and non-profit accounting. She is excited to be part of the PAS team and to provide excellent service to each unique client. When not bookkeeping, Kathy enjoys spending time with family and friends in California’s wilderness environments.
Valerie Gonzalez
Senior Bookkeeper & Sales Associate
Valerie brings many years of bookkeeping, payroll, and sales tax experience, spanning from small non-profits to large corporations. Online marketing, search engine optimization, and web design are some of her other interests. In her off timeValerie enjoys spending time at the beach with her three boys and husband.
Jim McRoberts
Senior Bookkeeper
Jim graduated from U. C. Santa Barbara with a degree in business economics and later attended San Francisco State University to focus on studies in accounting. He brings with him many years of accounting experience, having served as controller in the fields of construction, manufacturing, import/export, and software development. He is pleased to join PAS team to utilize his skills in
bookkeeping. Jim enjoys outdoor activities including surfing, cycling, and hiking, especially when joined by his two sons.