RINA R. TRINGALI, CPA, CFE

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINER
CPA IN MONTEREY
SERVICES
FIRM PROFILE
Licensed with the Board of Accountancy State of California since 1992.
Earned designation as Certified Fraud Examiner in 2007, and current member in good standing of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. 

Life-long resident of the Monterey Peninsula, attended local schools thru graduation of Golden Gate University, Monterey Campus. Worked for a handful of small and medium sized firms on the Peninsula, gaining knowledge from variety of positions held, including Bookkeeper, Office Manager, Staff Accountant & Auditor.

Current in licensing requirements and continuing education, in the areas of individual taxation, real-estate, 1031 exchanges, depreciation, estates and trusts, non-profits, accounting and fraud. Strong work ethic, and belief in providing an accurate and quality product.

Volunteer positions held include the following:

  • Board of Directors - SCORE , Secretary, and Counselor (Service Core of Retired Exectutives thru Chamber of Commerce, to counsel new business owners in formation.)
  • Board of Directors - Sons of Italy, Monterey Lodge, past Treasurer (served over 6.5 years.)
  • Board of Directors - Italian Heritage Society of the Monterey Peninsula, past Treasurer.
  • Board of Directors - Monterey Fishermen's Historical Association, Inc., past Treasurer.
  • Monterey Chamber of Commerce, current member; previously served on the new membership and small business committees.
  • Italian Catholic Federation - Monterey Branch, current member.
  • Board of Directors - Foothill Elementary School PTA, Auditor, Treasurer, and Secretary.
  • School Site Council - Foothill Elementary School, past councilmember.
  • San Carlos Cathedral - Volunteered as Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher.
  • Seaside Citizens Against Crime Committee, very first Secretary, helped in formation.
California State Board of Accountancy Sons of Italy - Monterey Lodge Monterey Chamber of Commerce California State Controller's Office Social Security Office OnLine Brown's Appliance Service