Ed Watkins, CPA

I’m a CPA licensed in Hawaii and California. I work with small-business owners, S-corp owners, contractors, and families to manage taxes, strengthen financial systems, and improve clarity in their numbers.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University in Provo and began my career as an auditor, spending five years working on financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance reviews. That foundation in technical accounting and documentation continues to shape the way I approach client work today.

After my time in public accounting, I served for over 20 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, focusing on complex financial crimes, fraud schemes, evidence analysis, and trial preparation. I worked closely with prosecutors and attorneys, contributing to multiple successful jury convictions. This investigative and analytical background directly supports the forensic accounting and financial review services I provide today.

My current practice includes tax preparation and planning, S-corp strategy, bookkeeping and payroll support, forensic accounting, and CFO services. Clients rely on clear communication, practical guidance, and consistent, professional service tailored to their needs.

Professional Highlights

• Accounting degree from Brigham Young University (Provo)

• Five years of experience as an auditor

• Over 20 years as an FBI Special Agent focused on complex financial crimes

• Supported multiple investigations that resulted in successful trial outcomes

• CPA licensed in Hawaii and California

• Forensic accounting for disputes, irregularities, reconstruction, and sensitive matters

• Small-business tax preparation and planning

• S-corp optimization, salary analysis, and compliance

• Bookkeeping, payroll, and financial organization

• Fractional CFO support for budgeting, cash flow, and analysis

• Serving clients in Hawaii, California, and nationwide

Ed Watkins, CPA
info@edwatkinscpa.com
(808) 997-6116
Haleiwa, Hawaii