Organization The firm of Friedman and Perry, CPA's began January 1, 1987 and has established a reputation for providing the highest quality of personalized services. We provide a complete range of services that are customized to the needs of each client. Philosophy We believe it is important to maintain close contact with our clients and to establish a working relationship based on mutual trust and respect. As a client, we encourage you to meet with us frequently during the year and to use the firm as a sounding board for business and financial plans. Our goal is to work with you as a professional advisor providing you with solutions tailored to your specific needs. Training We are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. We are licensed by the State Board of Accountancy which requires us to participate in a rigorous, formal program of continuing professional education. All staff members are carefully selected and promoted on the basis of professional performance. On an ongoing basis, we provide extensive training for our staff. Our Team Diane Mallory Perry, CPA Diane has been engaged in the public accounting profession since 1974 and became a CPA in 1980. Diane graduated from San Jose State University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She joined The Accounting Offices of Beth A. Friedman in 1980 as a senior accountant. In January 1987, Diane became a partner in the firm Friedman and Perry, CPA's. In January 1997, Diane assumed sole responsibility for actively managing the partnership, so that Beth could spend her days sailing, even during tax season. Diane is a member of the American Institute of CPA's, California Society of CPA's, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Fremont Sunrise Rotary, Women in Business Connection Club, Southern Alameda County Estate Planning Council, and the American Association of University Women. As a recent empty-nester, Diane lives in Fremont with her husband and two dogs. diane@friedmanperrycpas.com     510-794-7555 Sharon Hughes, Executive Secretary Sharon joined The Accounting Offices of Beth A. Friedman in August 1981 and has been providing clients with warm greetings and quality service ever since. Over the years she has trained more assistants than she cares to recall and now wishes she had written a book on her experiences in order to fund her retirement. Sharon celebrated her 25th anniversary with the firm in August 2006. She has two children and five grandchildren and lives in Fremont with her husband. As a loyal and devoted employee, Sharon has no plans to retire (as if Diane would let her anyway). sharon@friedmanperrycpas.com     510-794-7555 Becky Perry, Staff Accountant Becky began working for Friedman & Perry, CPA's in elementary school as the official stamper of dates on ALL documents. During her high school years, she worked for her mom and was eventually promoted to the "filer". Today, she manages the general office duties and assists Diane with individual and business tax preparation. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Women's Studies. She has completed the H&R Block tax course in individual tax preparation and has recently completed the required accounting courses in order to sit for the CPA examination, hopefully in 2010. Although she is still unable to answer the frequently asked question of "Are you taking over the business?", she readily admits accounting is not so bad afterall. She currently lives in Livermore with her husband, 2 dogs and 2 cats. becky@friedmanperrycpas.com     510-794-7555