OUR TEAM

Jeremy J. Salvador, Principal

 

BIO

Jeremy Salvador is the CEO of ZSS CPAs and a renowned tax expert. Since 2009, he has specialized in taxation and forensic accounting. He regularly consults on complex tax strategies, business valuations, income analyses. He has testified as an accounting expert witness in the Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, and Riverside County Superior Courts.

Jeremy has extensive experience in complex tax controversy and financial disputes, including matters related to business tax, divorce, valuation, and business fraud investigations across a wide range of industries.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
  • CPA: Certified Public Accountant
  • CVA: Certified Valuation Analyst
  • CFE: Certified Fraud Examiner
  • CrFAC: Certified Forensic Accountant
  • RFI: Registered Forensic Investigator
  • CFAE: Certified Forensic Accounting Expert
  • CerFE: Certified Fraud Expert
  • CAC: Compensation Analyst Credential
  • CCC: Compensation Committee Certification
  • CTC: Certified Tax Coach
  • ChE: Chartered Economist
  • AMA: Accredited Management Accountant
  • MFP: Master Financial Planner
  • AFA: Accredited Financial Analyst
  • CFS: Certified Fraud Specialist
  • CFC: Certified Forensic Consultant
  • CIFA: Certified International Financial Accountant
  • ASBC: Accredited Small Business Consultant
  
 
UNIVERSITY & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
 
Harvard University
  • Master of Arts, Finance
  • Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance
  • Graduate Certificate in Accounting (emphasis Forensic Accounting)
 Yale University
  • Professional Certificate in Negotiation Strategies
  • Professional Certificate in Accelerated Management Program
 Stanford University
  • Professional Certificate in Advanced Computer Security
  • Professional Certificate in Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Wharton School of Business
  • Professional Certificate in M&A and Corporate Development Strategies
  • Professional Certificate in Scaling a Business
Columbia University
  • Professional Certificate in Economics of Money and Banking
California State University, San Bernardino
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Finance
Chaffey College
  • Associate of Science in Business Administration
  • Associate of Science in Business Management
  • Associate of Arts in University Studies
  • Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
  • Certificate in Business Administration
  • Certificate in Management

Lester J. Schwartz, CPA (Retired)

BIO

Includes over forty years as a forensic accountant appearing as an expert witness, court appointed special master or referee on accounting, tax and financial matters, business disputes, business valuations, damage claims, economic losses, goodwill, going concern and marital dissolutions. Author of various articles on forensic litigation in numerous professional publications. Lecturer at law school and qualified continuing education of the bar on” Forensic Accounting” ” Understanding Financial Statements,” ” Utilizing Financial Statements and Tax Returns in Litigation,” ” Estate Planning” and” Financial Planning.”

EDUCATION

B.S. Accounting New York University
School of Commerce Accounting and Finance 1960

Lester J. Schwartz, CPA (Retired)

BIO

Includes over forty years as a forensic accountant appearing as an expert witness, court appointed special master or referee on accounting, tax and financial matters, business disputes, business valuations, damage claims, economic losses, goodwill, going concern and marital dissolutions. Author of various articles on forensic litigation in numerous professional publications. Lecturer at law school and qualified continuing education of the bar on” Forensic Accounting” ” Understanding Financial Statements,” ” Utilizing Financial Statements and Tax Returns in Litigation,” ” Estate Planning” and” Financial Planning.”

EDUCATION

B.S. Accounting New York University
School of Commerce Accounting and Finance 1960

Michael D. Saltsman, CPA (Retired)

BIO

Michael Saltsman has over 40 years of experience in accounting, His experience includes tax, audit, business disputes, business valuations, damage claims, economic losses, goodwill, He is also an author of various articles on forensic litigation in numerous professional publications

EDUCATION

University of California, San Diego 1968
B.A. Economics University of California, Los Angeles 1970
M.B.A. University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate School of Management 1972
California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Michael D. Saltsman, CPA (Retired)

BIO

Michael Saltsman has over 40 years of experience in accounting, His experience includes tax, audit, business disputes, business valuations, damage claims, economic losses, goodwill, He is also an author of various articles on forensic litigation in numerous professional publications

EDUCATION

University of California, San Diego 1968
B.A. Economics University of California, Los Angeles 1970
M.B.A. University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate School of Management 1972
California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Members

Armen Sepanian

Tax Manager

Bendel Baterina

Detailed Reviewer

Jean Kim

Junior Tax Associate

Jeims Velasco

Tax Associate