Our firm was formed in November 2006 after one of our typical conversations on our way to San Diego from our home in Phoenix. Like many of our friends, this annual 6 hour drive is often the time when we have our "deep" husband-wife conversations, while the kids are watching DVD's in the back of the car.  
  
Sometime during each road trip, we used to dream about starting a business that would provide great services and also benefit our community.  Since we are both CPA's we always talked about doing "something fun" that did not involve numbers. However, one can not deny your own destiny.   During this 2006 November trip, we came to the conclusion that we should use our "numbers talent" to build a family CPA firm. 
  
Ever since we have been helping those who really don't care for numbers.   We take care of the accounting, financial statements, payroll and taxes, while our clients run their businesses or just enjoy their number free lives.
  
For completeness we have listed our credentials here, but give either Philip or Traci a call at (480) 626-2760 to see for yourself what number lovers look like, and most importantly to rid yourself of those number nightmares.
 
  
Traci J Cilliers, CPA graduated with a BS in Accountancy and BSBA-Economics from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She went on to obtain her MBA from Arizona State University.  She obtained her CPA license in the state of Missouri in 1993 and transferred her license to the state of Arizona in 2005.  
  
Traci started her career with Price Waterhouse in financial and technology auditing.  After leaving PW, she worked in auditing and technology for large companies.  She has been a project manager and director responsible for technology control functions.  She has control implementation and review experience.  Traci is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and a member of the American Institute of CPA's and the Arizona Society of CPA's.
  

Philip Cilliers, CPA graduated with a BS in Accountancy from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.  He went on to obtain his MBA from Arizona State University.  He obtained his CPA license in the state of Arizona in 1998.   To better serve our clients in the Financial Planning area, Philip has recently obtained hie Series 6 securities and AZ insurance licenses.

Philip has experience in various accounting and finance roles at Fortune 100 companies.   There he gained experience in financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, balance sheet control, financial governance and controls and technology project management.   Philip is a member of the American Institute of CPA's and the Arizona Society of CPA's.