Michael E. McCabe, CPA · West Hollywood · Los Angeles
Your business deserves an advisor.
Not just a tax return.
Big-firm expertise. Boutique attention. A CPA with 30+ years and a Fortune 500 background who thinks about your business all year — not just in April.
Or call: (310) 773-1964
The repositioning
Most accountants record the past. Mike changes what happens next.
Preparation reports what already happened — by April, the number is the number. Advisory works all year to make that number smaller and your decisions sharper. That’s the difference between a preparer and a partner.
Services & Advisory
Four operations.
One advisor.
The four symbols in Mike’s mark aren’t decoration — they’re the work. Advisory leads; the filing follows.
Tax Planning & Preparation
Subtract what you’re overpaying. Proactive, year-round planning — estimated payments, mid-year reviews, strategy before year-end — then returns done right. Strategy first, filing second.
For owners tired of April surprisesFinancial Analysis & Advisory
Multiply what your numbers can do. FP&A-grade analysis of revenue, margins, and cash flow — the CFO lens Mike honed over 11 years at Colgate-Palmolive, applied to your business.
The flagship — what separates Mike from every other CPABusiness Structure & Entity Strategy
Divide it right. S-Corp, LLC, or partnership — entity selection and optimization, salary vs. distributions, contractor vs. employee, and exit planning. The foundation, set correctly.
For new, scaling & mis-structured businessesAccounting Advisory
Add senior oversight. Periodic review of your financials, accounting systems guidance, and best practices — strategic oversight, not bookkeeping. Execution needs? Mike connects you with trusted partners.
For owners who want their books to mean somethingThe McCabe Method
A CPA with a method, not just a filing cabinet.
Three steps, repeated all year — so the plan stays ahead of the business.
Understand
A real deep-dive into your business, your goals, and your numbers — before a single recommendation. Mike listens first.
Strategize
A proactive, personalized plan: the right entity, the tax strategy, the moves — built before year-end, not after.
Optimize
Year-round check-ins that keep the plan ahead of your business. An advisor who’s there in July, not just April.
( understand + strategize + optimize ) × every quarter = no surprises
Meet Mike · 40 seconds
Meet Mike
Mike the man. Mike the accountant. Same phone number.
Arthur Andersen discipline. Eleven years reading numbers for Colgate-Palmolive. Senior finance across 500 stores at Victoria’s Secret. And still — you call, Mike answers.
“I wake up and go to sleep thinking about my clients’ businesses. That’s not a slogan — it’s just how I’m built.”
Who We Serve
Built for owners doing $250K+ who want a partner, not a vendor.
If your CPA only appears in April, you’ve outgrown them. Mike works with growing Los Angeles businesses where the entity questions, the estimated payments, and the stakes are real.
Proof & community
Belonging is credibility.
“Working with Michael was a great experience. He was approachable, patient, and incredibly helpful, making a complicated process feel much more manageable. His professionalism and attention to detail gave us confidence every step of the way. I’d gladly recommend him to anyone in need of trusted tax support.”
— Sean B. · the first of many — more client reviews are on their way.
The ledger of belonging
Mike doesn’t just work in LA — he shows up for it. It adds up.
The McCabe Calculation
See what proactive planning could be worth.
Four questions. A live ballpark. Then a real conversation to make it real.
Your inputs
Illustrative ballpark only — not tax advice, not a guarantee. Every business is different; the discovery call is where this gets real.
Or skip the estimate — send the real thing.
Share your most recent tax returns and Mike will do a complimentary review: what he sees, any missed opportunities, and exactly how he’d approach it differently. No obligation.
= The bottom line
Let’s talk. The first 15 minutes are on Mike.
Pick a time that works — the call happens right here. A relaxed 15 minutes to understand your business and see if it’s a fit.
Prefer to write first?
Tell Mike what’s going on. He reads every message himself — same-day or next-day response.
Thanks— message received.
Mike reads these himself. Expect a same-day or next-day reply — that’s the standard, not a favor.
Rather talk it through? (310) 773-1964
Questions, answered straight
Before you book.
Do I really need a CPA if I already file my own taxes?
If you own a growing business, the return is the smallest part. Proactive planning, the right entity, and year-round strategy usually save far more than they cost — that’s the advisory difference.
What’s the difference between tax preparation and tax advisory?
Preparation records what already happened. Advisory changes what happens next — Mike plans before year-end so you’re not just reporting the bill, you’re lowering it.
What size business do you work with?
Mike focuses on established, growing owners — roughly $250K+ in revenue — who want a proactive partner. The best fit is about mindset as much as size. Not sure? Book a free discovery call and find out in 15 minutes.
How often will we actually talk?
Year-round, not once a year. The McCabe Method builds in quarterly touchpoints — and between them, you get Mike’s direct line with same-day or next-day response.
Do you work with clients remotely or only in Los Angeles?
Both. Mike is based in West Hollywood and works with clients across Los Angeles and Southern California — and remotely wherever business takes you.
What happens on a free discovery call?
A relaxed 15 minutes to understand your business and see if you’re a fit — no pressure, no jargon. If it’s a match, Mike walks you through exactly what your first 90 days would look like.