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The firm behind your numbers

Apal is small on purpose. It means you get an experienced accountant who knows your business, not a file passed around a big office.

Tony Pisarenko, owner of APAL LLC
Meet Tony

Tony Pisarenko, owner of APAL LLC

Tony is an experienced accountant who started Apal to do accounting the way it should be done: personal, proactive, and clear.

Most clients come to APAL frustrated. Either their books are a mess, their last preparer went quiet, or they only ever heard from their accountant once a year at tax time. Tony built the firm around fixing exactly that. You get someone who knows your situation, answers when you call, and looks ahead instead of just reporting on what already happened.

Behind Tony is a small, hands-on team, so the work gets done on time without losing the personal touch that brought you in.

Why Apal exists

Accounting should feel like an advantage, not a chore

The goal is simple: take the financial weight off your shoulders and put real strategy in its place.

You reach a real person

Questions get answered by the person doing your work, usually the same day.

We look ahead

Planning happens during the year, so April holds no surprises.

No jargon

You will always understand what we did and why it matters to you.

We sweat the detail

Clean books and accurate returns are the baseline, not the goal you hope for.

Credentials

Qualified, current, and accountable

Tony is a CTEC Registered Tax Preparer who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He works in QuickBooks Online and stays current on federal and state tax rules so your filings hold up.

  • CTEC Registered Tax Preparer — #A334694
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • Experienced in individual and business (S-Corp) returns
  • QuickBooks Online for bookkeeping and payroll
  • Year-round tax planning and advisory
Where we work

Based in California, working with clients nationwide

Apal is based in Rancho Murieta, California, and works with clients in person and remotely across the country.

  • Remote clients across the USA
  • In person in the Sacramento area
  • Based in Rancho Murieta, CA

Let's talk about your books

A free consultation is the easiest way to see if Apal is the right fit. No commitment, just a straight conversation.