Firm Profile

What if you had a good friend you completely trusted who was a CPA? You could sit down over coffee and talk about your financial issues, discuss your tax picture, and ask his advice on how to streamline your accounting practices. Because you know you can rely on him and his firm, you could feel confident that your financial planning is sound and your liabilities are covered. You would sleep better at night and you could depend on your financial projections to make informed decisions. That’s what working with Thomas E. Huckabee, CPA, Inc. is like.

Thomas E. Huckabee, CPA, Inc. was established as an accounting firm in 1984 to assist individuals, small businesses, and large corporations to keep their finances in order and deal with the complex financial demands of today. A former partner in several large San Diego accounting firms, Tom Huckabee was responsible for tax and accounting assistance to investors and business owners. In addition he crafted his firm’s mission statements and developed new protocols for website outreach to customers.

A pioneer in supporting computerized accounting systems including MAS 90, Peachtree and QuickBooks, Tom has many years of experience in helping businesses to identify and set up bookkeeping programs that produce the information every business depends on.

In 2002, Tom supplemented his advanced degree and certification with a teaching credential from San Diego State University. As an instructor for the SBA/SCORE Business Planning Workshop for over 10 years, Tom’s easy, calm approach to financial concerns coupled with his holistic approach to business, has made him a valued speaker and educator. Awarded the 1988 Small Business Administration’s District 11 Small Business Accountant of the Year, and a licensed CPA since 1979, Huckabee’s educational approach to accounting has supported hundreds of business owners in their goals.

Industries (Experience)

• Advertising Agencies
• Computer Software Developers
• Construction Contractors-general and specialized trades
• Employment Service and Executive Recruiting
• Estates & Trusts
• Franchises
• Medical Services
• Homeowner Associations
• Hospitality
• Internet Retailers
• Law Firms
• Private Schools
• Property Management
• Public Relations
• Real Estate Brokers
• Real Estate Developers
• Restaurants
• Service Professionals
• Startups & Development Stage Companies

Memberships, Awards & Community Service

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• California Society of Certified Public Accountants
• US Small Business Administration (SBA) 1988 Small Business Accountant of the Year – San Diego District
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Emeritus, Gold Member Award
• LEAD San Diego graduate
• 10 Gallon Donor Award, San Diego Blood Bank
• Current and past community service
• San Diego Blood Bank board of directors & treasurer
• La Jolla Symphony & Chorus board of directors & treasurer
• Point Loma YMCA board of directors
• CA Society of CPAs Financial Literacy & Student Outreach volunteer
• San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, various committees
• Various homeowner association boards of directors