Considine & Considine

Considine & Considine is a San Diego-based Certified Public Accounting firm that has served business and professional practice owners since its founding in 1946. The firm describes a proactive approach built on attention to detail, accurate tax planning, timely communication, and responsiveness, and aims to act as a long-term financial partner rather than a transactional service provider. A distinctive feature is its value billing system: rather than billing hourly, the firm quotes all fees before engagements so clients can budget accordingly and reach out without fear of being charged for a simple phone call. Considine & Considine organizes its work into specialized departments, including Audits & Reviews, Business Services, Business Tax, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retirement, Trusts & Estates, and Small Business Services. Its offerings range from traditional compilations, audits, reviews, and tax returns to personal and business tax planning, retirement plan administration, estate planning, and practical advice on the purchase, financing, ownership, and sale of real estate investments. The firm holds itself to high standards of independence, participates in peer reviews, and maintains membership in professional societies such as the AICPA. Considine & Considine is a large, diversified practice with a sizable team of partners and CPAs led by Managing Partner Jim Swartout, CPA, and operates from a single office in San Diego, California.