Johnson CPA Group, PLLC
At Johnson CPA Group, PLLC, our goal is to fully understand our clients’ needs and grow with them as their financial and tax scenarios change. By combining our expertise, experience, and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax and financial professionals, and strong work ethic are the reasons our client base returns year after year. We also have a very strong referral network of other financial-related professionals, including attorneys, investment advisors, insurance agents, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage brokers, and various other industry leaders.
Johnson CPA Group, PLLC, was established to provide efficient, expert solutions to a wide range of individuals, corporations, partnerships, and non-profit organizations and we are experts in the accounting issues and tax laws that impact our clients.
We are dedicated to serving all of your accounting, tax, and financial services needs. Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. Johnson CPA Group, PLLC, is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism.
President
Kevin received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. He enjoys looking beyond the compliance aspect of preparing tax returns and finds tax strategies that provide long term tax savings. Kevin's hard work and passion for tax advising has helped him achieve his dream of operating his private CPA firm. Kevin takes great pride in providing professional services to his clients and understands the value of providing timely and accurate information. He looks forward to working with new clients and developing a long and trusted relationship.
Learn more about Kevin.
Senior Tax Accountant
Dean has more than 25 years of tax preparation and tax planning experience. He still enjoys every aspect of tax and financial planning with his clients from the basic needs to the more complex issues, including business succession planning, estate planning, retirement planning and specialized industry needs. In addition, he has a background in auditing of financial statements and internal controls through Bank of America and the State Auditor General’s Office. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Computer Science minor from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. He was fortunate enough to do all this while on a full golf scholarship.
Office Director, QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, Accountant
Linda has more than 10 years of experience as an accountant and has obtained the advanced certification of QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, which she has held for 15 years. Her expanded expertise in this area distinguishes her as someone who understands the skillset required to grow her business. Linda can now easily manage complex conversions and apply in-depth customizations to QuickBooks Online, thereby helping her clients be better prepared for difficult tax laws. She takes pride in fully understanding and having the ability to prepare all aspects of financial statements and preparations, sales tax reports, and business entity structure and design. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Arizona State University and enjoys reading, hiking, and crafts.
Tax Consultant and Preparer
Mark has more than 15 years’ experience in the field of accounting and income taxation and planning. Previously, he was the Assistant Vice President (Regional Manager) in Information Services and Regional Vice President for two major financial institutions. Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and a Computer Science minor from the University of Arizona. Assisting clients in achieving their financial goals as they relate to income taxation and financial planning is what he enjoys in his position as an Enrolled Agent. He loves cooking outdoors, grilling and smoking meats in his free time, as well as spending quality time with family, and watching sports.
Tax Manager
Sophia is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting. Sophia also has a broad range of industry expertise, including healthcare, real estate, manufacturing and consulting services. She is driven by her commitment to deliver exceptional services to clients and foster strong client relationships. Outside of work, Sophia enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and their two children.
Tax Manager
Krehl has over 23 years’ experience in corporate accounting and income tax. She enjoys tax because she gets the opportunity to work with and meet a variety of people. Krehl earned a Master of Professional Accounting from Colorado State University Global Campus and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Utah State University. She likes spending time with family, reading, hiking, and walking her dog.
Accounting Manager, QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
Kathie has 18 years of accounting experience with an emphasis in the retail and construction industries. She has earned the advanced certification of QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor. Kathie attended the University of Buffalo and is an avid Buffalo Bills fan who enjoys spending time with her family.
Office Manager
Mikaela is an Arizona native and ASU graduate who started as an educator before joining the firm in 2018. She lives in Ahwatukee with her husband and two kids. Mikaela enjoys plant-based cooking, nonfiction books, volunteering, exploring our beautiful state, and playing with her spunky dogs, Tiger and Luna.
Senior Tax Accountant
Teri began working in public accounting in 2005 and received her CPA
license in 2009. She has over 15 years of experience in business and
individual tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, and payroll. Teri
grew up in Oregon, then earned her Bachelor of Science from the
University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, before moving to
Arizona to escape the rain. In summer 2021, she decided it was time for
another climate change and moved to New Hampshire. Teri enjoys reading,
watching baseball, making Excel spreadsheets, and exploring New England
with her husband and two daughters.
Senior Tax Accountant
Chris has more than 10 years of income tax and accounting experience and has been a valuable contributor to our process controls. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. Chris’ experience with tax resolution, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and sales tax reporting gives him insight into a wide range of tax related fields, which he uses to help his clients navigate their unique situations and ensure that their needs are met. Chris enjoys spending time with his family, working with his wife to raise their two young boys.
Tax Preparer
Chelsea received her Bachelor of Science degrees in both Accounting and Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno, while she was a student athlete on the volleyball team. She enjoys coaching girls' high school volleyball, travel, exercise, pickleball, and spending time with her husband and dog Poppy.
Senior Accountant
Kim has been in the Valley since 1983. She began her professional career as a bookkeeper for her church. Since then, she has expanded her knowledge to include advanced accounting and payroll services. With over 20 years of accounting experience, she still enjoys it today. When not engaged professionally, she is a dedicated mother of three, as well as to an adorable boxer named Koda and a cat named Elvis. Kim enjoys yoga and outdoor activities, and volunteering with several philanthropies in the Valley.
Administrative Assistant
Nancy joined the firm in 2023 with office management experience in the medical profession. She has an associates degree in paralegal studies and graduated Magna cum laude.