Ted H. Bestolarides CPA

Lauchland & Bestolarides CPAs, Inc. is a Stockton-based accounting firm built on a foundation of providing personalized service and long-term client relationships. The firm originated as Ted H. Bestolarides CPA in 1996 after Ted left regional accounting firms to open his own practice. Ted is a native of California's Central Valley who earned his BS in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific and completed his accounting coursework at California State University, Stanislaus, earning his CPA license in 1995. His areas of emphasis include all phases of corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, business accounting and financial statement preparation, and estate, trust, and gift planning. The firm expanded significantly in January 2024 with the addition of partner Kevin Lauchland, becoming Lauchland & Bestolarides CPAs, Inc. Kevin brings additional CPA expertise and strengths in tax return preparation, QuickBooks management, and financial statement creation. The team includes Enrolled Agent Shilpa Bhattathiri and Office Manager Lisa Raasch. The firm specializes in construction, medicine, and service industries and has received peer review certifications from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.