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About our Firm
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Background |
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| Since 1987, our firm has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals
and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth
services such as individual planning, corporate income tax provisions, and multistate filings. |
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Our Mission |
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| Our mission is to help clients maintain financial
viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals.
This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients’ needs, thorough
research, and sound analysis. Our firm is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards
of excellence and professionalism. |
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Our Team |
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Vladimir Raicevic
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Background & Experience
Summary
Seventeen years of personal, corporate, business and consulting tax experience (9 industry and 8 public). A well qualified, profit-oriented professional, whose financial management and consulting capabilities have been successfully demonstrated. Proven capacity to achieve substantial tax and cost savings through innovation, problem solving and practical experience. Aptitude to interact positively with the client, their management team, subordinates, vendors and government agents. Strong computer talents and organizational skills.
Experience
Vice President Tax - Rite Aid Corporation 2000-2003
- 3rd largest pharmacy chain in the US. $16 billion in sales, 3,400 stores & 160 Companies.
- Rebuilt the tax dept. after the $1.6B 1999 financial restatement.
- Managed 13 directors, managers and staff.
- Contributed to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit victory in Rite Aid Corporation vs. The United States of America.
- Responsible for Income, Sales, Payroll, Property and Excise taxes.
- Reviewed and consulted with senior management regarding significant business transactions.
- Successfully managed four IRS large case exam cycles.
Director of Tax - Ralphs Grocery Company 1993-2000
- Largest grocery supermarket chain in Southern California. $6 billion in sales, 450 stores & 13 Companies.
- Established the tax department for Ralphs.
- Managed 4 managers & staff.
- Responsible for Income, Sales and Excise taxes.
- Responsible for Risk Management department (Workers Comp, General Liability & Safety).
- Significant property management dealings (retail centers)
- Successfully managed three IRS large case exam cycles.
Tax Manager - PricewaterhouseCoopers 1986-1996
- One of the largest Public Accounting firms in the world.
- Responsible for 145 unique clients & their income tax matters.
- Supervise, train & evaluate 4-6 consultants and 5-6 associates.
- Experienced in Corporate, Individual, Partnership and Trust taxation.
- Provided financial, consulting & tax preparation services.
- Industries served: High net worth individuals, Closely held businesses, Real Estate, Energy, Consulting, Retail, Professional Sports, HighTech, BioTech, Health/Medical & Manufacturing.
Captain, Armor Branch, US Army Reserve & National Guard 1981-1991
- Executive Officer, Headquarters Company
- Heavy Mortar Platoon Leader
- Tank Platoon Leader
Graduate Teaching Assistant, SDSU 1985-1986
- Taught introductory accounting to undergraduate business students.
- Prepared lessons, exams & evaluations for 120 students per semester.
Education, License, Organizations & Awards
- Bachelors of Science in Accounting, San Diego State University
- Masters of Science in Taxation, SDSU
- Certified Public Accountant (CA-58189)
- American Institute of CPAs (Member)
- California Society of CPAs (Member)
- Tax Executive Institute (Member)
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
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| vladimir@crtaxcpa.com 858.566.8020 x204 |
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Peter M. Carey |
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| peter@crtaxcpa.com 858.566.8020 x205 |
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