About
Charlene M. Ives, CPA, PC, manages a home based practice, Charlene M. Ives, CPA, PC. Ms. Ives has written and co-authored several articles on practice management, and has been a speaker for the National Association of Home Based CPAS, and a contributor to KFFN talk radio, and teaches a class called "Small Business Tax and Accounting", for the Maricopa Community College District.
Professional Summary
Charlene M. Ives, CPA, provides tax and accounting services, serving businesses and individuals, with specialization in the spectrum of planning and taxation for small businesses and their owners.
- Tax planning, tax return preparation for individuals and small business
- Strategic choice of entity
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Magna Cum Laude
- Arizona State University
- Certified Public Accountant
- 1993 Arizona
Leadership & Accomplishments
- Adjunct Faculty, Mesa Community College District - Small Business Studies Department 1999 - 2009
- AICPA Peer Review pilot program in Arizona, 1991 & 1992
- Published articles on practice management topics
- Co-founded and developed Entrepreneurial CPA Network
Community Affiliations
- Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Member 1993 - 2000
- Non-Profit Committee 1995 & 1996
- American Society of Women Accountants
- Programs Chair 1996 & 1997
- Member of the Year 1997
- Entrepreneurial CPA Network
- Secretary 1997 & 1998
- President 1999, 2000
- The Centers for Habilitation Tempe, Arizona
- Board of Directors 1998 - 2009
- Governance Committee Chair 1999 - 2003
- Corporate Secretary 2003
- Corporate Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair 2003 - 2006
- the Cutty Legacy Foundation Chairperson 2009 - present
- Fellowship of Companies for Christ International
- Member 2003, 2004
- Neighborhood Economic Redevelopment Corporation (NEDCO)
- Board member & Loan Review Committee 2004 - 2005