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.

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