I have been a client of Daryl B Fick and Associates for over 20 years. I originally worked directly with Daryl, and as his firm has grown I have worked with other professionals within the firm, now working with Robert Taylor. I find everyone at Daryl B Fick and Associates to be professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. I think we can all agree that doing taxes is not a "Bucket List" activity, but it is a necessary annual activity. For over 20 years the team at Daryl B Fick and Associates has made annual preparation of my personal and corporate tax returns smooth, easy to understand, and painless. If you are a small business or real estate professional like me, I encourage you to give Daryl B Fick and Associates a try. I am confident that they will make your tax preparation easier and save you money. read more

Never have I dealt with such rude and disrespectful front office staff. I had to keep calling to our taxes completed after we filed just after the beginning of the year just to find out today they did send all necessary documents. When I called I was stone walled by a receptionist that was rude! I will not be returning. They need to be trained in proper customers service etiquette. Strung along and very unsatisfied. Too bad. read more

Thanks for your help. You have done an excellent work on my tax return the last few years. Highly recommend! read more

Jamie Forsberg, Senior Tax Preparer - Incorporation Specialist at Fick, Bravo & Associates is a life saver!" She helped me in the first year of my new business. Without her support, I would have been lost! She is professional, efficient and very accommodating! read more

Fick, Bravo and Associates is the best. I've been seeing Javier for my taxes for at least 5 or 6 years, and before I saw Daryl for 5 or 6 years. Both guys are top notch advisors--super knowledgeable, they will take care of you. The rest of the office staff is fantastic as well. If you email Ilse, she will literally respond every time within 10 minutes--nothing gets missed. Do yourself a favor, stop worrying about taxes, and go meet with Javier Bravo! read more

I ve been with Mr Fick over 20 years. Does not get any better than these guys, and there staff. read more

I have been going to Daryl Fick for my taxes and financial advice for many years and he has been very thorough and helpful. I cannot think of going to anyone else. The service and staff are wonderful and they make you feel comfortable and in good hands. I highly recommend this office for all of your tax needs. Pati Johnson read more

First year doing my taxes here, and I can not explain how thankful I am with the service here, Benjamin help me with everything, showed me step by step and explain everything before I had a chance to ask even think about the question, no need to say I will be doing my taxes here from now on. If you need a good, fast, efficient, professional, place to help you out with taxes, this place it's the way to go. Thanks again Benjamin read more

I have been a client of Daryl Fick for over 10 years now. I originally worked directly with Daryl but as his firm grew, I was passed over to Javier Bravo then now I am working with Robert Taylor. All whom I have had the pleasure of working with have been amazing. If you are considering changing CPA's, consider Daryl B. Fick & Associates. They are one AWESOME group. Robert Taylor is very thorough and extremely helpful when it comes to explaining the ins and outs of tax implications, etc. They are all very professional and knowledgeable. read more

Javier Bravo has done my taxes for the last 4 years, and I am super happy with the help and advice he's provided over that time. Working with him is super easy and convenient over email, and any time we've had an in-person appointment or phone conference he takes the time to explain everything to me and answer any questions I have. The service is not the cheapest, nor the most expensive I have found, but I find the level of attention and expertise I get is completely worth it. Thanks for everything, Javier! read more

We would highly recommend John Greenman as our tax professional and Elizabeth Sukcharoun. They are prompt and to the point. Thanks again!!! read more

A few years back I had meet Javier Bravo and he talked me into having them do both my personal and business taxes, and WOW I was AMAZED oh the great customer service I received, not only from Javier but his whole staff. In 2016 I noticed a change in attitude and customer service but because of the previous years I just figured it was growing pains. This last year I had dropped off my taxes in March and they were finally ready in September. Really 6 months? Are you guys that busy? I guess my biggest complaint I have is the customer service. Now don't get me wrong when I started using them they were not the cheapest, nor the most expensive but I did not mind because of the great customer service they provided. Based off the last 2 years I have decided to find a new CPA. I received better customer service from H&R Block in the past then they treated me the last few years. read more

Revising my review from when Fick ran this company. There is a new sheriff in town. Apparently a Mr Bravo is taking charge of this office. He seems to be making right on the wrongs done by Fick. So far, so good, and I certainly appreciate him reaching out to me to apologize and to do his best to make things right again. Mr Bravo has acted with integrity and has done all that he said he would, including follow ups. I am placing him in charge of a small portion of my taxes, and as I said, so far, so good. I will update again once 2016's have been filed........ I have deleted my old review since Javier Bravo seems to have resolved the problems I had with Daryl Fick CPA, so the old review serves no purpose. Mr Bravo did such a great job with my somewhat challenging taxes that I had him to a small business, and 4 other personal returns for my family, and he did all of them thoroughly, timely, and was responsive to all my questions and concerns. Not only has Mr Bravo turned the time clock back to when this office used to do a great job, but Mr Bravo really CARES about what is right and what is wrong, and treats his clients with respect, how refreshing in todays world. Best wishes to Javier and the new team! read more

Javier has been doing my taxes for almost 10 years, I can't believe it has been that long! I went from a small LLC return and simple personal return, to now owning 2 large businesses, and a much more complex personal return. I have always felt like a valued client, and I have never had an issue getting an appointment. Additionally, I have always felt like we have been on the same page, which is invaluable when trying to plan for the future. In addition to the regular business of filing taxes, the reason that really prompted me to write a review was the additional services and support the company has been offering. We opt to pay an extra fee to be enrolled in the enhanced client services package. Unfortunately I don't remember what they specifically call it, but the gist is that you have additional protections, benefits, conveniences, and audit defense should the need ever arise. Knock on wood we hope to never need that portion, but the other services have been worth their weight in gold. Over the past year, we have bought 3 homes and sold 1. These days, most things are done electronically, DocuSign, etc. When one of our loan officers was having trouble pulling our transcripts for a time sensitive loan, she told me I had to go stand in line at the IRS office to get them. I was irritated. As a mom, wife, business owner, the last thing that I needed was a lengthy, unscheduled trip to an IRS office. I called Javier's office at 4pm, and the front desk was so helpful and efficient. They said they could have it done in the morning. They saved the day. Imagine my surprise when I received a call 20 minutes later, that same day, that it was actually done and taken care of. THAT, my people, is customer service. Additionally, they have been pestered and inundated with more requests from our loan officer, and they have handled everything efficiently and with grace. They understand the time sensitive nature of these types of things, and they certainly come through. In summary, this office provides a partnership, where you can grow your company and receive solid advice on how to plan for the future. They take care of things that enable you to do the things you need to do to be successful in life. Can't recommend them enough. read more

We are a small business owner and we were told over and over again that we would never be able to purchase the horse ranch we leased. Javier turned that all around! He had all the right contacts and knew all the correct steps to take and within 13 months we were home owners. We owe it all to Javier, seriously. read more

I have used Daryl Fick accounting firm for the past 30 years! The past 2 years Robert Taylor has been by cpa. It has always been easy to have communication - phone calls and emails are rapidly responded to and all the staff are very friendly. I have stayed with this accounting firm through 2 different businesses and they have always done right by me. I highly recommend this firm. read more

So its a bit sad writing this review, but since I have referred a few dozen folks to Daryl, I thought I had better sound the warning bell. Daryl has done my taxes for 30 years. I enjoyed (as much as one can) the hour or so every year that Daryl and I would sit and get through the years stuff, BS about our personal lives and talk shop. He even coined my wife's "occupation" on our return the very first year as "Domestic Goddess", she's liked him ever since, so have I, but times they are a changin'. Starting a couple of years ago there was a perceptible change in the way things ran. Gone were the one on ones with Daryl, (which I understand is part of growth, no biggie) but things also started to fall through the cracks. There were several "issues" all of which were eventually worked through, but gone was the level of service and professionalism that had existed in prior years. The proverbial straw, was a couple of notices that I received out of the blue 7 months ago that 2 of our corporate returns were delinquent!!! So I may not have been the biggest of clients there, but they were doing 3 corps and our personals, which should have at least qualified for a return call when I brought it to their attention. You know what I got - Crickets, nothing outbound from them, no updates, NO NOTHING!!!. I would periodically check in to get an update, but all I ever heard was we'll get back with you... and the sound of the can being kicked, yet again, down the road. Now both accounts are in Lien/Levy, yes that's right folks, the crack team at Fick's office (which I am assuming is being or has been purchased by the Bravos, at least that's the way it feels) has let the issue go so long I am now being liened / levied and I am having to have my attorney attempt to resolve the matter, with all of the associated costs, time, and most importantly the anxiety of having to deal with the tax collector, (which is what I though I was paying Fick's folks for). Its a sad day when a 30 year relationship ends, but when it becomes toxic, sometimes it just has to. You have been warned. read more

John Greenman at Fick Bravo did an excellent job with my taxes. He was very responsive and despite a complicated tax year he did a thorough job and was always available to explain things to me. In addition, he went the extra mile and called the FTB and IRS on my behalf so that we could see the larger picture. I highly recommend this firm. read more

I used to do my own taxes using Turbo Tax and I thought I was doing pretty well. However, since I have a rental property now and I am looking at doing more retirement savings, I decided to try a CPA firm. Chris was incredibly helpful. He not only got me another thousand dollars back on this year's taxes, he also amended my taxes for the prior two years and I got another $2,800 back in refunds. Chris has always been very professional and responsive. I highly recommend Daryl B. Fick, CPA. read more

First class service. Daryl B. Fick & Associates' team was able to assist me with successfully resolving an IRS demand for tax documentation. He and his team (including John Greenman) are always willing to help in any way they can. I would highly recommend their services. Thanks so much! read more

The best tax prepares in San Diego County, I was treated with respect and most of all the kind of customer service you wish to receive all the time. Javier Bravo not only guided me through the process and most of all took his time explaining every detail and made me feel comfortable through the whole process. I received the best return to date and will continue to be a loyal customer for years to come. 5 stars was all I could give, due to the fact that was the maximum. ;-) I recommend them to all and everyone!!! read more

No Way!!! These guys are OK until there is a problem and they leave you to defend yourself from their mistakes. They prepared my returns for many years but when there was a problem and somehow someone else's information was put on my return as well as the preparer making double entries they took no ownership of the issue and hung me out to dry with the IRS. If you truly want to know the character of the individuals you hire just wait until there is a problem and see how they deal with it. Daryl Fick and his preparers failed this test when all they had to do was take responsibility for his preparers mistake. Based on how they treated my business I would not recommend them to anyone EVER. read more

I am extremely happy with my experience working with Javier Bravo, Christopher Noble and Robert Taylor at Daryl B Fick CPA. I have an extremely challenging Corporation Structure and had two of the largest and most respected San Diego Based CPA firms (who I had been working with for over 10 years) tell me they were unable to create a strategy to complete the taxes. This forced us to file extensions for several years and incur stiff penalties. Finally I called Javier and his team and they were able to come up with a very simple strategy to tackle the taxes and come up with a very positive result for the business. On top of this their communication was second to none. Other firms I have worked with in the past, treated me in a rushed manner, even though I represent 2 LLC's and an S Corporation they treated me like I was a nuisance rather than a valued customer. Javier and his team made me feel like they respected my business and responded to my questions day and night. And they never made me feel like they were rushed or overwhelmed even at peak Tax Season (which is something the largest firms in San Diego always made me feel like). In short Javier and his team made the experience a pleasure and something I enjoyed rather than loathed. I highly recommend anyone that is on the fence of leaving their current CPA to give Javier, Christopher and Robert a call. You will be extremely pleased with the difference and the only question you will have is why did it take you so long to switch firms. I can honestly say I would have saved a lot of money and a lot of time if I had just called Javier and his team sooner. Thank you again to Javier, Christopher and Robert. I am extremely grateful for your hard work and your exceptional customer service. read more