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HOAs / Audits

Since 1972, we have prepared over 6,000 audits, reviews, compilations and tax returns of homeowners associations, working with over 100 management companies throughout California.

Audit/Review/Compilation

Audit report in accordance with the AICPA Audit & Accounting Guide for Common Interest Reality Associations (CIRA Guide)
If your Association does not require an audit, we can prepare a financial review or compilation
Preparation of accrual basis financial statements, operating vs. reserve funds and two year comparative reports
Management Advisory Letter - Standard financial recommendations to help the Board and management company meet fiduciary duties more effectively. If reportable conditions or material weaknesses exist, they are disclosed in this letter.

Income Tax

We are very familiar with all of the technical requirements of HOA taxation and provide the following tax services:

Federal Form 1120 or 1120H as appropriate, California Forms 100 and Form 199
Form 990 if applicable
Tax Filing Instructions, Due Dates, Estimated Tax coupons, envelopes

A partial list of California Civil Code sections relevant to HOAs:

1363 - Definition of Common Interest Development and Associations
1363.05 - Common Interest Development Open Meeting Act
1363.5 - Required Documents
1365 - Financial Records & Reporting
1365.5 - Operating and Reserve Accounts
1365.2.5 - Assessment & Reserve Funding Disclosure Summary
1365.7 - Volunteer Officer or Director Liability
1365.9 - Insurance Coverage
1366 - Levy of Assessments
1368 - Documents to be provided to new homeowners