About Us

About Our Firm

Gibson & Company Inc., CPA was founded in Sacramento by Michael V Gibson in 1975.

The business began as a tax practice with a single adding machine and a manual typewriter. Today, the Firm is a full service accountancy firm. From Audits to Retirement Planning, from Business analysis to Business Valuation, Gibson & Company Inc., CPA has the expertise you need.

Gibson & Company Inc. CPA serves businesses and individuals throughout Northern California area. The Firm provides audit, accounting, tax and consulting services with specialties in agricultural, construction, charitable entities, governmental entities and retirement plan administration.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide superior financial services that build confidence for achieving business and personal financial goals. We establish successful relationships with our clients and our staff that respect the interests and goals of each party, while showing our commitment to the community and our profession.

About Our Employees

Michael V Gibson

Mike graduated from the California State University, Fresno, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1966. In 1968 he took additional accounting classes at California State University, Sacramento. Mike began his career in public accounting as a Staff Accountant at Peat Marwick Mitchell, CPAs in 1969. In 1971, he was promoted to Senior Accountant. In 1971 Mike received his CPA certificate. In1976 Mike formed his own CPA practice. While he is well versed in all areas of public accounting, he specializes in small business financial reporting, planning, tax planning and reporting, estate planning and business consultation. Mike is a trusted business advisor in the agriculture, manufacturing, charitable organization, retail and service industries.

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Cathy E Gibson

Cathy graduated from the California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1985 Cathy began her career in public accounting as a Staff Accountant at Herdon Nelson CPAs in 1985. In 1987 Cathy received her CPA certificate. In 1985 she joined Gibson & Co Inc. CPA. She is well versed in all areas of public accounting. She specializes in small business audits and tax planning, reporting and consultation. She is a trusted business advisor in the agriculture, manufacturing, retail and service industries.

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Joe J Julio

Joe graduated from the California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1991. Joe began his career in public accounting as a Staff Accountant at Gibson & Company Inc., CPA in 1991. In 1993 Joe received his CPA certificate. He is well versed in all areas of public accounting. He specializes in small business audits and tax planning, reporting and consultation. Joe also specializes in retirement plan administration and reporting.

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants