Rick E. Norris, JD, CPA
RNorris@ricknorriscpa.com

Rick earned a Bachelor of Science from U.C.L.A. in 1979. After receiving his Certified Public Accountant certificate in 1982, he earned a Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law in 1985. He founded Rick E Norris, Accountancy Corporation in 1992. He has published articles in the California CPA Society magazine, among other periodicals, including the company bi-weekly newsletter. He sits on the California CPA Society Entertainment Industry Conference Planning Committee which is held annually in Beverly Hills, CA. He is also a board member of the L A Chapter of the Association for Strategic Planning. He speaks frequently at various events in the area of personal and business financial matters.

Debra Kermath
DKermath@ricknorriscpa.com

CPA,
Taxation, Tax preparation,
Research, and Planning

Nancy Warner: Account Executive
NWarner@ricknorriscpa.com

Nancy earned a BA in University of Michigan. She has also added to her continuing education with classes in accounting and business at UCLA Extension. Her experience includes general accounting and bookkeeping for an assortment of service and manufacturing companies. She is involved in setting, implementing, and monitoring client payroll.

Grace Leung
GLeung@ricknorriscpa.com
Grace is a New York native with a CPA designation.  She is an accomplished Executive, Community Affairs Leader, Facilitator and Solutions Provider with Comprehensive Cross-Functional Experience.  Her New York professional career includes working eleven years with the National Football League in various capacities; ranging from Staff Accountant to Controller of World League of American Football to Business Manager/Marketing Manager of NFL SUNDAY TICKET.

Grace’s Community/Civic & Philanthropic Affiliations include:
Executive Advisory Board Member, Walk With Sally (2011-Present)
Executive Board Member/Treasurer, Manhattan Beach Centennial Foundation (2010-Present);
Board Member, Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce (2006-2009);
Board Member, Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council (2005-2011);
Member of Sandpipers (2005-Present);
Leadership Manhattan Beach Graduate (Class of 2006)

Grace also serves as an Advisory Board Member/Treasurer for the Association for Strategic Planning, Los Angeles Chapter (2011-Present)

Leslie Lauter: Account Executive
LLauter@ricknorriscpa.com

Leslie has extensive experience as a full charge bookkeeper. Her skills have included production accounting, music publishing administration, and inventory-based clients. She also assists in the creation of business analytical tools, and estate and trust bookkeeping.

Catalino Ribac

Catalino T. Ribac obtained his Bachelor's Degree - Major in Accounting at Adamson University in Manila, Philippines, passing the Philippine CPA Examinations. In the early 1970s, he immigrated to California, studying taxation at UCLA Extension and passing the California CPA Examination in 1974. He has practiced Public Accounting for over 32 years. He is a member of both the California Society of CPAs and the AICPA.