Our Firm

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.

Patti Worth

Administrative Assistant/Political Treasurer

Patti Worth is an administrative assistant at Ingraham & Associates, CPAs. She started in 2010. Prior to working at Ingraham & Associates, CPAs, she was a Certified Property Manager at Lacey Property Management Company for 25 years. She was owner of a gift shop on North Main Street named Worth a Look for 7 years.
Patti provides treasurer services to politicians and campaigns.

Stephanie Loose, CPA

Stephanie Loose has over 30 years experience and expertise in the areas of taxation, accounting, and political campaigns. She has been active as a campaign treasurer for city, county, state candidates and several local ballot measures.
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

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