Derek Thomas, CPA/ABV

JBA Consulting Services Inc

JBA Consulting Services Inc operates a general-practice accounting firm in Murrieta, handling the full service mix that small-business owners and self-employed individuals typically need — tax return preparation, bookkeeping, payroll setup, QuickBooks training, and business formation guidance. The client base skews toward sole proprietors, real estate investors, contractors, and small business owners managing multiple entities rather than corporate audit work. The firm carries the seasonal rhythm any tax practice does: January through April is the compressed filing period when most of the year's intake happens, then shifts into year-round advisory and bookkeeping maintenance for clients who want continuity beyond tax day. Murrieta residents with side income, rental properties, or a small business running off a home office fit the typical profile — people who've outgrown a do-it-yourself return but don't yet need the infrastructure of a large firm. For complex multi-state corporate structures or SEC-level assurance work, specialized firms elsewhere are the fit. For straightforward returns with some business complexity and the option to call the same person year after year, JBA covers that lane.