Chiorini Hunt & Jacobs Business Consultants & Cpas

Great people. I had Dave Jacobs do my taxes for probably a decade and was always happy with his work and integrity. When my taxes became trivial due to career changes Dave told me to just do them myself. Even kept answering my tax questions over the year!
Years later I came back and started working with Phuong and could not be happier. She is incredibly detail orientated, friendly and easy to work with. We now have pretty complicated taxes, RSUs, ESPPs, stocks, a small business with expenses and what not. Could not ask for more from a CPA.
I have always gotten great advice, first from Dave and now Phuong. I find them to be very knowledgeable. I drop them an email and get a great reply back. Same when I call. They even called my companies stock plan manager to verify some information just to double check.
If I ever get audited I feel 100% comfortable knowing they will be with me.

Its not often one feels the need to write a review about an accounting firm, and in 30 plus years of having my taxes and financial issues handled by a reputable firm, I have never done so. But Phuong Mayer of Chiorini, Hunt, and Jacobs deserves the highest of praise for her work on my personal and professional tax situations over the past 5 plus years.
I followed Phuong from her large, prestigious high tech consulting company in the Silicon Valley to her more personal, hands on firm last year and its been fantastic experience. She has been available by phone and in person on every occasion and has provided invaluable insight and expertise on all of my business affairs.
I have referred Phuong and CHJ Consultants on numerous occasions and will continue to do so. Ms. Mayer is an approachable, knowledgeable accountant and consultant and I plan on doing business with her for a long time
Chris R.
Los Gatos, CA

We have been working with CPA Phuong since we stopped using Turbotax to file tax return. She is so patient to explain any question we have. She puts extra effort to help us to understand how to maximize tax benefit. It had been years we used Turbotax to file our tax return. Each year we submitted our tax with uncertainties. We wondered whether we missed any tax benefit since it seems the tax law changes every year. We got audited twice. We were cleared after provided additional document. But it was such a time consuming and frustrating process. In one tax audit, after examined additional document, they found we overpaid tax. We were issued refund check. We wonder how much more we overpaid in the past that was never discovered. Since we started working with Phuong, no more tax audit. We have clear picture what to expect, and what should be done to get all the tax benefits. We get consulted in the middle of the year what events may trigger additional tax, and what action to take to avoid it. Less grey hair for me. Money well spent. Highly recommend CPA Phuong.

I moved my business (Synergy Organic Clothing) over to David Jacobs firm a couple of years ago and they have done an excellent job for me. This year I was randomly audited for a tax year that my previous accountant filed for us. During that year our quickbooks were destroyed so I had problems getting everything the IRS needed. I worked with Phuong Mayer in their office and she came up with idea after idea to keep my case moving. Every time I thought there was a potential problem, Phuong came up with a new intelligent idea or a new way of looking at the same issue. She stayed calm during the entire process and I could see how the IRS officer respected her understanding of the tax laws. She worked quickly and charged me a very fair rate. Recently, the case ended up in my favor with no charges. I feel very fortunate to have found David, Phuong, and their firm.

I could not be more disappointed by the level of intelligence, skill and customer service exhibited by one of the CPAs here. Phuong continuously provided poor work, lack of attention to detail and a continuous disrespectful and condescending tone. When you choose a CPA you are looking for a trusted advisor and partner. You do not find that here. If you are looking to be takes down to, not offered the best financial advice and to light your money on fire. This is the place to bring your financial future.
After a career spent creating long-​term customer-​facing relationships I am shocked by this experience. If there was zero or negative stars I would have chosen that option.
On top of this when trying to discuss this issue with the principal partner David Jacobs I was met with the same condescending rudeness. It is obvious customer service, satisfaction and tax preparation success is not a priority here. Stay away!

I completely recommend David Jacobs, and the CHJ team. Very professional, efficient, and capable of helping when you need it most. Unbeatable communication skills, and a willingness to do a great job.