Our Mission
Our mission is to provide quality assurance and advisory services while taking a proactive approach to achieve your future goals.
Craig Dart MBA, CPA
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Craig Dart has been practicing accounting over 20 years. In 2015, Craig established C.Dart CPA, a full-service accounting firm serving clients throughout California. Craig is dedicated to providing his clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs.
Craig spent 13 years with a Riverside CPA firm where he managed and performed numerous audits, reviews, and compilations for companies in the construction, manufacturing and distribution industries. Craig also has experience in employee benefit plan auditing. He actively consults with clients on establishing financial statement best practices and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and ERISA. Craig regularly attends conferences sponsored by the ESOP Association and AICPA. In addition, Craig worked 5 years with Ernst & Young, LLP as an auditor and financial analyst. He also worked 6 years with Bank of America as an underwriter. Craig holds an MBA and Certificate in International Business from Loyola Marymount University. He also holds a BA in Economics with minors in Management and Political Science from the University of California at Irvine and has studied abroad in both Europe and Asia. Craig believes in giving back to the community. He has participated in community service events sponsored by the City of Riverside and local service groups such as the Exchange Club of Magnolia Center and the Kiwanis Club of Riverside, where he has also held various board positions. In his free time, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and sons traveling, biking, running and enjoying the outdoors. |
Katie Avalos
Accounting Manager |
Katie Avalos has been working as an accountant for C. Dart CPA for nearly 5 years. She holds a BA in Human Development from California State University, San Marcos and a Masters degree Public Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Katie is dedicated to providing professional, personalized accounting and consulting services for a wide range of financial and business needs.
Katie has over 10 years experience as a bookkeeper. She actively consults with clients on account reconciliations as well as creating monthly financial statements. Katie also provides training on desktop and online Quickbooks software. In addition, Katie has experience performing audits and financial statement reviews. Katie, her husband and three children love to travel in their free time. They are also big sports fans and enjoy attending baseball games. Their weekends are filled with sporting games for all three children. Katie is actively involved in her church and different ministries. Katie believes in giving back to the community through various charities such as Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio. |
Doreen Leivas Dart
Director of Marketing |
Doreen Dart is responsible for the firm’s marketing, event planning and customer relations.
Doreen has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing. She has worked as a Special Events Manager for the Riverside Chambers of Commerce helping members with business development. Doreen has played a significant role in her family’s tax and financial advising practice, Leivas Wealth Management. Her family practice has served individuals and businesses in Riverside for nearly 40 years. Doreen also worked at Altura Credit Union as a marketing specialist. In addition, she was the Business Development Manager for a major US Cruise Line. Doreen is a Disney fanatic and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. One of her favorite pastimes is traveling and discovering new places. |