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← Back to Top 24 Bookkeepers in the San Diego-Chula Vista Area, CA (2026)Accounting Fresh
Evidence Score 75/100 at 75% evidence coverage 1 of 24 on the San Diego-Chula Vista area list How the score works
What we could verify
- Registered business?
- Not verified
- CPA license or firm permit?
- Not verified
- Publishes prices?
- Quote only (stated)
- Local or remote?
- Local
- Software?
- Gusto, QuickBooks Online
Who they say they serve: construction, professional services, consultants, technology, medical (self-reported, from the firm's own website)
3 of 5 answered from a dated source.
Documents 5 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; states it prices by quote.
Score breakdown
Dark bar: points earned. Grey bar: the weight we could check.
Evidence
| Claim | What the source shows | Source | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business name | Accounting Fresh | home page Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Website | https://www.accountingfresh.com/ | home page | |
| Office locality | Carlsbad, CA | /contact-us | |
| Phone | +17602309779 | /contact-us | |
| Offers bookkeeping | Documented | home page | |
| Monthly bookkeeping | Documented: ...helps North County San Diego businesses stop guessing and start growing. 01 Bookkeeping Monthly reconciliation and clean books so you always know exactly where your business... | home page | 8 pts (max 8) |
| Catch-up / cleanup | Documented | /catch-up-bookkeeping | 5 pts (max 5) |
| AP / AR | Documented: ...to minimize your liability and keep more money in your business. Learn more → 05 Accounts Payable & Receivable Streamlined invoicing and payment processes to keep your cash flow... | home page | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Payroll coordination | Documented: ...guidance, cash flow forecasting, and expert advice to fuel your growth. Learn more → 03 Payroll Accurate, on-time payroll via Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll so your team is always... | home page | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Month-end close + reporting | Documented: ...each month so your books match your bank statements exactly - no surprises. 02 Profit & Loss Statement A clean, accurate P&L delivered every month so you know exactly how your... | /bookkeeping | 6 pts (max 6) |
| Industries served (documented) | construction, professional services, consultants, technology, medical, dental, healthcare, startups, retail, manufacturing, law firms, creative agencies, restaurants, e-commerce | /bookkeeping | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Software supported | Gusto, QuickBooks Online | home page | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Local / remote model stated | Local | home page Oct 31, 2026 | 3 pts (max 3) |
| Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS preparer record | IRS preparer record for David Nguyen · CPA (self-reported to the IRS, not a state license) · business name on the record: Accounting Fresh CPA Inc. | IRS preparer records Third-party Sep 27, 2026 | 6 pts (max 6) |
| Pricing approach published | Quote only (stated): "custom quote" | /bookkeeping | 6 pts (max 6) |
| What is included / excluded | Documented: ...where your business stands and can make confident decisions. Schedule a Free Call See what's included QuickBooks Pro Advisor Monthly Reconciliation P&L Reports 48hr Response David... | /bookkeeping | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Onboarding described | Documented: ...questions and requests No contracts Month-to-month · Cancel any time · No hidden fees How It Works Up and running in 3 simple steps. Getting started is easier than you think. Most... | /bookkeeping | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Reporting cadence stated | Documented: Accurate, organized, and tax-ready financials delivered every month - so you always know exactly where your business stands | /bookkeeping Oct 31, 2026 | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Named contact / team | David Nguyen, CPA | home page | 3 pts (max 3) |
| Communication channel / process | Documented: Direct access to David and the team - questions answered within 48 hours, every time | /bookkeeping Oct 31, 2026 | 3 pts (max 3) |
| Working contact route verified | [email protected] (mail server found) | DNS check Third-party Sep 26, 2026 | 2 pts (max 2) |
| Privacy / data-handling page | Documented: Privacy Policy | /privacy-policy | 2 pts (max 2) |
Not verified (not checked yet, so each scores 0 and counts against coverage): Service area; Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) (0 pts, max 8); Current QuickBooks ProAdvisor or Xero advisor listing (0 pts, max 6); Entity found in the state business registry (0 pts, max 6); Operating 1+ year (registry formation date) (0 pts, max 5).
Check it yourself on the state's own records: California Board of Accountancy license search and business registry search.
- Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS preparer record: The IRS's public file of active tax preparers (PTIN holders, updated 2026-02-23) lists David Nguyen under the business name 'Accounting Fresh CPA Inc.' in Carlsbad, CA. The record lists: CPA. It is one individual's IRS preparer record, not a firm license or a directory listing. Its CPA entry is self-reported to the IRS and is not a state CPA license. It does not prove service quality.
- Working contact route verified: The email address the firm publishes is on a domain that accepts mail (MX record present).
Data limitations
- 20 of 22 evidenced items come from Accounting Fresh's own website and are labelled self-reported.
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