Skidmore Markell & Co.

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About Us

About Our Company
Established in 1971, our firm has been serving our community for over 35 years.

Raymond H. Skidmore, Certified Public Accountant (CPA, MBT)

Mr. Skidmore has over 30 years of experience in public accounting and income tax preparation. He holds two Masters' Degrees in Taxation and one in Accounting. He has been a college level instructor at California State University Northridge, and Moorpark College, and has taught CPA review courses at the University of California Santa Barbara.

Jerry S. Markell, Certified Public Accountant (CPA, MST)

Mr. Markell has over 25 years of public accounting and income tax preparation experience. He holds a Masters' of Science Degree in Taxation and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Accounting Theory and Practice. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is well recognized for his numerous public speaking engagements on income tax law, and accounting policies and procedures.

Neal Portman, Certified Public Accountant (CPA, MST)

Mr. Portman has over 20 years of experience in public accounting and income tax preparation. He also worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 5 years as a field auditor. He holds a Masters' Degree in Taxation and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Accounting Theory and Practice. He has been a college level instructor for the University of California Los Angeles, teaching corporate taxation and the enrolled agents review course.

Daniel Porter, Financial Planner (MBA, CCEP)

Mr. Porter has been in the financial services business for over 18 years. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration and is a Registered Financial Advisor. He is a qualified tax preparer, a Certified Estate Planner and a Licensed California Life, Health and Disability Agent. Daniel services client investment, retirement and estate needs. He establishes and maintains investment, retirement and rollover accounts as well as assists in developing overall Estate Plans.

Our company specializes in accounting and tax preparation services for a wide variety of clients. We specialize in:

  • Tax return filing and tax planning for individuals
  • Bookkeeping and financial statements for small businesses
  • Corporate tax return filing


Annual participation in Continuing Professional Education courses offered by local chapters of national accounting and tax associations keeps our firm on the leading edge of ever-changing tax laws and accounting methods.

Computerized offices and internet access ensures clients accurate, efficient, state-of-the-art service at a competitive price.

Visit the Services area of our site to learn more about the many accounting and tax services available to individuals and businesses.

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