Episode 23: Kelly & Currie CPAs with Mike Kelly
In this episode of The Small Business Voice, host Jeanette Forni and co-host Justin Duncan welcome Mike Kelly, founder of the newly renamed Kelly and Curry CPAs, based in Turlock and Modesto. Mike shares his entrepreneurial journey — from being let go after 20+ years in the accounting industry, to launching his own practice in 2022, to a brief and costly detour joining a larger firm as a partner and finally reuniting with longtime colleague Daniel Curry to form Kelly and Curry CPAs this year.
Hear about what distinguishes a CPA from a general tax preparer or bookkeeper, the schooling and licensing that go into the credential, and why lenders and businesses place extra trust in CPA-prepared financials. Mike also breaks down home office tax deductions in detail — how the deduction differs for individual filers versus S-Corporations, how to calculate the write-off using square footage, and why dedicated (not dual-purpose) office space matters. He closes with practical advice on record-keeping, the value of a mid-year tax consultation, and why he still runs his practice from a private home office rather than a traditional storefront.
Listeners can reach Mike Kelly at Kelly and Curry CPAs by calling 209-204-4172 or visiting kccpasinc.com.
