Earl B. Shanken has been a CPA in Arizona for over twenty years. After completing his bachelor's degree in accounting at the University of Arizona, he worked in public accounting in the Phoenix area. Eventually he became a supervisor in the small business division of the firm.

He started his own business in 1990 with the intent of creating a firm to provide comprehensive services for small businesses. Earl has devoted his time to establishing that type of service for his clients. He has received the Certificate of Educational Achievement in Estate Planning offered through the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants.

He is a former member of the board of directors of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and was recently named "Volunteer of the Month".