Bowen Accounting – Richard Bowen

I have a brother that doesn’t speak english and wanted me to call to get Tax Advice on a property. Richard was very helpful and knowledgeable of the taxes and was kind enough to give me those advices. If I lived in Bakersfield, I would go to this gentleman to do my taxes!

Richard was very nice to work with. He’s very friendly and knowledgeable in what he does. He answered all our questions and made doing our taxes a breeze. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with their taxes.

I called Richard looking to invest. Unfortunately he was unable to help me, but we chatted for atleast five minutes talking about the different things I should do. He even referred me to someone else who could help! Nice guy and awesome business practices.

Richard prepared my 2014 income taxes. His small office is located near California Ave hidden inside a building but there is a visible sign on the street. I called him by phone and he emailed me some forms to print out. After this, I made an appointment with him by email. I filled the forms and took them with me along with the documents he requested to my appointment. It took him about 20 minutes to process my return. However, I had forgotten to take my checkbook and had to call him again to give him my missing info. He was friendly and seemed honest. His fees were reasonable.

Bowen Accounting has been handling my families taxes for over ten years now. Every experience with Richard has been nothing short of amazing. He answers all of my questions in a timely manner and keeps me on track with my personal and business taxes.
I would recommend Bowen Accounting to anyone looking for a professional accounting firm with the personal touch that Richard gives.

I had previously been a TurboTax gal who just handled my own taxes each year and went on my merry way. This year was slightly more complicated with us with a move, foster child (we were hoping for adoption complications, but that will be 2015), and I just really felt like maybe it was time for us to find a professional to handle our taxes for us.
I had never used an accountant and really didn’t even know where to start. I searched around for reviews (like you are now) and saw Richard had some great reviews. I also checked out his website and liked his style. I liked that he was all on board with electronic submission of our documents to him and then to the government.
This year (2014) was the first year we used him and it was so quick, easy (and reasonably priced) I am now left wondering what took me so long to get on board. While you can still submit paper documents to him if you wish, I was able to scan in all our W-​2s and other documents, fill out a small spreadsheet with any relevant details, and he had us done and filed in just a few days.
I was really shocked by how quickly he was able to handle our taxes and the return was much greater than we expected. All in all a huge win.
Richard is professional, friendly, quick to respond and very knowledgeable. I really had worried in the beginning that in order to use an accountant I would end up having to sit in some dusty old office for an hour or two to get our stuff done right, but Richard has his system down and it makes filing so painless. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to TurboTax.
TL:dr
If you are looking for an accountant and are modern enough to like the electronic age, you should stop looking and email/​call Richard. You won’t be sorry.

Bowen accounting has been taking care of my personal and business taxes for 10 years. They have helped me open businesses, consulted me on my personal finances, and even advised me on leadership and management. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Richard is incredibly helpful in solving all my tax dilemmas. He is super fast, and really responsive to questions and concerns. Although it is never pleasurable to do taxes, Richard makes it easy! Definitely recommend.

We couldn’t have done it without him!!!
We hired Richard on to manage our Appfolio Accounting practices here at APG Properties last year. He helped us navigate the waters of accounting, and get us on the right path in order to survive our first ever BRE audit. We came out unscathed, and all was well. We decided to keep Bowen Accounting on to manage our Trust Account, and keep us reconciled monthly.
Even though we are located in Orange County, Richard is attentive and helps us when we need him. We feel like he’s right here in our office.
Thanks Richard. We really couldn’t do it without you!

Richard has been doing my business accounting for the last 9 years, he is always very quick with getting my return back to me even when I delay in getting him information he needs.
He saved me the first year in business when I had no idea how to file taxes as a self employed person, he helps make sure I have accurate quarterly estimates.
Would definitely recommend!

Richard has been a great resource for our property management company. He is very responsive and knows our Appfolio software in and out. Whenever we’ve called on him about any trust accounting problems he fixes them right away. What’s more important than just fixing the problem though is that he will take the time to train and advise us on how to avoid the problem in the future. He has helped us put systems in place that really streamlined our operations. I would highly recommend his services!

Richard has been a welcome addition to my Property Management Business. His accounting skills are like nothing I have ever seen. After tying to migrate my accounts from Bank of America to Comerica on my own, I hired Richard to clean up the mess I made. He was able quickly identify my problems, and correct them. He will now be a part of my team, and I will retain his service going forward for all of my companies account needs. He is down to Earth, and easy to talk to. A real pleasure to work with.

Richard is the BOMB. He is totes legit. His tax service is fast and convenient. He makes himself available by call/​text/​email and always responds immediately. We also used him for personal financial planning and he gave us a ton of good advice! He is brutally honest but doesn’t make you feel like shit about the shitty situation you got yourself in. He gave us hope for a better future and he also gave us the tools we needed to obtain our goals!

Bowen Accounting makes taxes easy, fast, and efficient. After using this service for over 7 years, I’ve appriciated the professional and personal care we have received. If you are interested in a CPA certified accountant, skilled in tax lingo, and a buisness that uses convient and cutting edge technology, Bowen Accouting is where it’s at!

Richard has been doing our taxes for three years and has always been prompt with the preparation. He offers return electrically which is great for keeping our file cabinet clean and watching out for the environment. :) Richard is very flexible with setting up times to meet for any tax related questions. He has also help with large financial decisions. He is very helpful navigating tax returns as our family grows. I absolutely would recommend him!!!

Not only does Richard Bowen consistently prepare the best tax returns with my highest refunds available, but recently he helped my husband and I establish an amazingly workable and practical budget. He met with us the day after our wedding in his office and assisted in establishing a reasonable budget for our incomes as well as simple solutions for debt relief. He’s amazing especially in these instances as he will always remain honest, direct, and impartial to either party. Richard understands finances better than anyone I’ve ever known, and the unbiased and personalized advice he was able to provide for my husband and I was invaluable. The tools provided allow a framework for accountability and great communication between the two of us, and the decision to meet with him as we started our financial lives together was one of the best decisions we could have made to invest in our future. Whether its real estate, tax planning, or budgeting assistance — Bowen Accounting should be your first and last call.

I own a property management company and recently had the opportunity to consult with Richard Bowen. He was very pleasant, professional and provided clear answers to my questions. Based on this first experience, I’ve put him in my contacts for future needs. Thanks Richard for your depth of knowledge and excellent service.

I have known Mr. Bowen for quite some time, and I can assure you he is not only a great businessman but an amazing person as well. Highly intelligent, hard-​working, and financially saavy, Richard is a great person to consult on any number of financial or business-​related issues.
So, with that being said, if you’re looking for a bright and talented accounting or tax professional, I would definitely recommend contacting Richard to see if his services can meet your personal/​business needs.