Overview
Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co., LLP provides public accounting and advisory services to individuals and a range of closely held businesses. The firm offers tax return preparation for individuals, estates, trusts, and businesses, tax planning, financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations, as well as bookkeeping, software consulting, and business consulting. It serves clients across local, regional, national, and international levels, including high-technology, construction, real estate, and professional services industries. Its approach treats clients as if they have a Chief Financial Officer, delivering CFO-like insight and guidance along with accounting and tax services. The company distinguishes itself through long-standing experience since 1976, a staff of over fifty, and a focus on personalized service, industry specialization, and practical business advice aimed at helping clients reach goals in business, investment, retirement, and estate planning.
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What believers are saying
- October 2026 postings show active hiring for audit managers, staff accountants, and bookkeepers.
- Built In lists $85,000 to $150,000 staff accountant pay, supporting recruiting power.
- The firm still markets hybrid roles and flexible career paths, aiding retention in 2026.
What critics are saying
- The 2025 arbitration dispute over $122,944 threatens reputation and management attention.
- Open roles on Built In and ApplyToJob signal persistent staffing pressure through 2026.
- Santa Barbara and Ventura concentration creates existential risk if local client relationships erode.
What makes Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co., LLP unique
- Since 1976, Nasif serves Santa Barbara and Ventura with tax, audit, and bookkeeping.
- It targets closely held businesses in technology, construction, real estate, and professional services.
- Its entrepreneurial model promotes personalized career paths and direct partner access.
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