Where Passion Brings Financial Peace of Mind.

Bowman has earned a reputation for providing innovative, forward-thinking tax planning strategies, consulting services, and audit and accounting services in a personalized, fun way. We are trusted business and financial advisors, supporting closely-held and family businesses in the Stockton region, throughout California and beyond.

Our mission is to help clients minimize tax obligations, make intelligent decisions about their businesses and exceed their financial goals.

“There’s no right way to do the wrong thing.”

Herbert Bowman, Founder

Established by Herbert Bowman in 1949, Bowman quickly became one of the Stockton area’s largest accounting firms by never losing sight of our founder’s observation, “There’s no right way to do the wrong thing.” That philosophy has set the tone for everything we have accomplished as a firm; Bowman & Company has grown not only in our number of employees, but also in our capacity and capabilities.

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We’re an accounting firm that dares to be different. Our partners and employees are smart, friendly, dedicated people who take pride in serving the accounting, tax and business needs of generations of companies, non-profits, families and individuals. The personal relationships that we gain over years of working together are integral to our partnership. We know and respect our clients’ sensitivities, passions and beliefs.

Clients say a distinguishing mark of Bowman is the longevity of our clients and staff — we fully expect our clients and employees to remain with us for life! We’ve had four “generations” of partners at the helm. Our future is brighter because we recognize that we are standing on the foundation established by our beloved and most respected founding partner, Herb Bowman.

What our clients say:
Reeve Trucking Company, Inc.

Don Reeve's trucking company, which hauls material all over California and beyond, had grown beyond his ability to keep an eye on it. “We were struggling to keep up with what was happening. I had put a lot of reliance on my CFO, and I wanted to get back into the driver’s seat. I used Bowman to help me get my accounting straightened out — streamlined — and got financial statements that I can use as a tool to help me manage my business. It was a huge relief. The Bowman team not only helped to restructure the accounting function, but also worked with the company to close an unnecessary subsidiary that was muddying the financial picture. “My wife and I are blessed to have a successful business,” says Don. “We are thankful that our banker recommended Bowman to us. It’s made our lives a lot easier.”

Don Reeve
President
CFY Development, Inc.

“I needed to find an accounting firm to be an advisor to my company that was experienced in the affordable housing field. When the Bowman people came to meet with us for the first time, I knew it was a good fit. They were with us when we had only two low-income projects, and they continue to serve us now that we have 35 projects throughout California, helping thousands of people find affordable places to live. These deals are very delicate, not only from a construction standpoint, but from a financing standpoint. We’re using federal and state tax credits, municipal bonds, conventional bank loans, and private equity to build these projects. There are very few accounting firms as well equipped as Bowman & Company to meet our requirements. They’ve been there to make sure we were in compliance with all of the tax and accounting regulations, and are instrumental in helping us obtain the financing we need. I’m very proud to tell my bankers and equity partners that Bowman is part of the team that makes this all happen.”

Cyrus Youssefi
President
Bockmon and Woody Electric Company, Inc.

“I’m going to be honest with you: I hate to pay taxes! Being a contractor in this environment is difficult. I have a bonding company to keep happy, a bank looking at our financial statements, and the IRS acting as though it’s a partner in my business. I need to work with someone who can keep the government’s share to a bare minimum, and allow us to keep the money we earn. We’ve done everything we can do. We have a retirement plan, we own our own building, we take good care of our employees. Bowman’s been a great help - We ask their advice throughout the year, and they work hard to make sure that the only surprises we have are good surprises.”

Gary E. Woody
President
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