Meet Our Team

We combine the experience of a large firm with the personal attention that only a small firm can provide. Our clients come back to us year after year because they know they are in good hands. We work to develop long-term relationships; whether your needs are simple or complex, we can help.

Francis B. Ingraham, CPA

Founder Francis B. Ingraham has over 40 years of professional accounting experience. ​ An expert in accounting, and tax services. Mr. Ingraham has a wealth of knowledge pertaining to corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, not for profit, and estate tax planning. He provides client services for businesses of all sizes,
​He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of San Francisco.

Arturo Contreras Jr, CPA

Arturo Contreras started at Ingraham & Associates CPAs in 2012, He has gained a wealth of knowledge. His services include tax preparations, bookkeeping services, and business consulting.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with an emphasis in Accounting from California State University, Monterey Bay.

Horace Ingraham, EA

Horace Ingraham started at Ingraham & Associates CPAs in 2005. He provides a wide range of services including income tax preparation, bookkeeping, and the preparation of financial and business property statements. He focuses on providing a positive and valuable experience for individual, partnership, non for profit, corporate, and fiduciary clients.
​He earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing in 1993 from California State University, Long Beach.

Rosa Vega

Bookkeeper/ Staff Accountant

Rosa joined Ingraham & Associates CPAs in August 2017. She has over 23 years in accounting. Rosa provides bookkeeping services. She earned a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Phoenix. 

Stephanie Loose, CPA

Stephanie Loose has over 30 years experience and expertise in the areas of taxation, accounting. She joined the U.S. Army when she was 18 and ​earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Golden Gate University.

Community

At Ingraham & Associates CPAs we pride ourselves on being a part of the community and giving back. Below are some of the organizations that our staff volunteer for and support. 

• Monterey County Growers and Vintners Association
• Sheriff Advisory Council
• Sacred Heart Parish Finance Council
• Salinas Host Lions Club
• Salinas Chamber of Commerce
• Salinas Jaycees
• Palma Athletic Council
• Notre Dame Parents Board
• Sacred Heart School Board
• American Civil Liberties Unions
• League of Women Voters

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• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
  
• Dorothy's Place
• Salinas Police Activity League
• Oldtown Salinas Beatification and Design Committee
• Monterey County Young Professionals Group
• allU.S. Credit Union Supervisory Committee
• City of Soledad CDBG loan committee
• City of Greenfield CDBG loan committee
• City of Hollister CDBG loan committee
• City of Hollister Workforce Investment Board

Ingraham & Associates CPAs
412 S. Main st
Salinas, CA 93901
​Phone - 831-422-6261
Fax - 831-422-8033