Sarah Mitchell in her office

Accounting with a personal touch

I'm Sarah Mitchell, a Certified Public Accountant based in Sacramento, California. After spending a decade at Big Four firms, I founded my own practice to provide the kind of attentive, personalized service that larger firms simply can't offer.

I believe that great accounting is about more than just numbers. It's about understanding your story, your goals, and your challenges — then using my expertise to help you make smarter financial decisions.

Whether you're an individual looking for stress-free tax filing or a growing business that needs a trusted financial partner, I bring the same level of care and precision to every engagement.

When I'm not crunching numbers, you'll find me volunteering with local nonprofits, hiking the Sierra Nevada trails, or enjoying a good book with my golden retriever, Max.

Core Values

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Integrity

Honesty and transparency in every interaction. I'll always give you my honest assessment, even when it's not what you want to hear.

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Clarity

Financial jargon doesn't help anyone. I explain complex tax concepts in plain language so you can make informed decisions.

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Partnership

I don't disappear after tax season. I'm your year-round financial partner, proactively looking for ways to improve your situation.

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Precision

Details matter in accounting. Every return is reviewed multiple times to ensure accuracy and compliance with current tax law.

Credentials & Certifications

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CPA License
State of California
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IRS Enrolled Agent
Federal Authorization
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QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Advanced Certification
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M.S. Accounting
UC Davis, 2009
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AICPA Member
Active Since 2011
Xero Certified
Advisor Partner
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CalCPA Member
California Society
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CFP Candidate
In Progress, 2026

Professional Timeline

2020 — Present
Founder & Principal CPA
Mitchell Accounting Group

Founded my own practice focused on personalized accounting for individuals and small businesses. Grown to 500+ active clients.

2015 — 2020
Senior Tax Manager
Deloitte LLP

Managed a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and mid-market businesses. Specialized in multi-state tax planning and compliance.

2011 — 2015
Tax Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers

Started my Big Four career preparing corporate and individual tax returns. Earned my CPA license in 2012.

2007 — 2009
M.S. in Accounting
UC Davis, Graduate School of Management

Graduated with honors. Focus on taxation and financial reporting. Teaching assistant for Intermediate Accounting.