CPA · Oakland & Burlingame

A CPA who listens — for East Bay and Peninsula clients.

HCCPA Inc. provides professional tax, accounting, and consulting for individuals and businesses. Led by Vivian Chen, CPA, we help you find accurate solutions within your budget — with clear communication you can trust.

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Licensed CPA · California

Vivian Chen, CPA

Principal · HCCPA Inc.

Dual-office Bay Area practice focused on accurate filings, organized accounting, and responsive advice — including Cantonese and Mandarin support.

Offices
Oakland · Burlingame

Services

Tax, accounting, and consulting under one roof

From individual returns to monthly bookkeeping and IRS support, HCCPA Inc. delivers careful work grounded in current federal and California regulations.

Tax

Individual & business tax

Accurate federal and California returns plus year-round planning — for individuals, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, and international situations.

  • Individual, partnership, C-Corp, S-Corp, and LLC returns
  • Tax planning and strategy throughout the year
  • International tax, FBAR, and sales tax support
  • IRS representation and audit assistance

Accounting

Bookkeeping & financials

Monthly accounting, payroll, compilations, and QuickBooks support that keep small and mid-sized businesses organized and decision-ready.

  • Monthly and ongoing accounting support
  • Bookkeeping, payroll, and Form 1099 / W-2 services
  • Financial statements and compilations
  • QuickBooks setup, training, and cleanup

Consulting

Business consulting

Practical help improving operations, cash flow, hiring, and financing — so tax and accounting work connects to better day-to-day results.

  • Cash flow and budgeting analysis
  • Financial projections and forecasts
  • Debt and financing guidance
  • Hiring and training support

IRS help

IRS & notice support

When notices, late filings, or audits arrive, you get a steady liaison who can explain options and represent you with care.

  • IRS communications and representation
  • Late filings and catch-up returns
  • Audit documentation and response support
  • Plain-language next steps within your budget

How it works

From first call to finished work

  1. 01

    Call or book

    Reach the Oakland or Burlingame office. Share what is on your mind — taxes, notices, bookkeeping, or a new business question.

  2. 02

    Understand your situation

    Vivian and the team listen carefully, review what you have, and outline clear options that fit your budget.

  3. 03

    Prepare and advise

    Returns, planning, accounting support, or IRS responses are handled with attention to federal and California rules.

  4. 04

    Stay in touch

    Questions get answers. As laws and your life change, you have a responsive CPA relationship — in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

Why HCCPA

Local access, bilingual support, practical advice

Dual Bay Area offices

Meet in Oakland’s East Bay office or the Burlingame Peninsula office — with phone support when you need flexibility.

Bilingual team

Staff are bilingual in Cantonese and Mandarin (and other dialects), supporting U.S. clients with Asia-facing work and cross-border needs.

Listens within your budget

HCCPA is built around caring, listening, and finding practical solutions — accurate work without unnecessary complexity.

Client stories

What clients say about working with Vivian

Selected comments from Google reviews for Vivian Chen, CPA / HCCPA, Inc.

“Vivian and her team are awesome. Worked with them to catch up on a couple years of unfiled taxes and they were professional, thorough, and efficient — helping me understand exactly what was needed.”
— Bennett
“Vivian has provided expertise advice to me 4 years in a row. I am grateful to have her helpful assistance. I am willing to continue our collaboration and introduce her to my family.”
— Ching Leung
“I've been going to Vivian to file my personal taxes two years in a row now and she has been very professional and helpful.”
— Allan Tang
“Vivian was super easy to talk to, knowledgeable, responsive and responsible. I had needed a CPA accounting firm to help me finish my taxes and work with me on some other issues.”
— Alexa Hopkins
“Vivian has always been a joy to work with, especially in the complicated world of tax laws including those for our LLC, S Corp, joint personal taxes, and FBAR filings.”
— Zhengran Zhou
“Vivian is warm, professional and very knowledgeable. She completed our taxes efficiently (married filing jointly and LLC's first year) and got us a big refund!”
— Lila Li

Principal

Vivian Chen, CPA

HCCPA Inc.

Reach the firm at vivian@hccpa-inc.com or (510) 251-6228.

About the firm

Meet Vivian Chen and the HCCPA team

HCCPA Inc. is a CPA and accounting firm serving Oakland, Burlingame, and surrounding communities. The practice specializes in accounting, taxation, and business consulting — with specialty support for international and Asia-related client needs.

Looking for a CPA who cares, listens, and helps you find the best solution within your budget? Call today or send a short note to start the conversation.

Ready to talk with a Bay Area CPA?

Call Oakland or Burlingame, or request a consultation online. We look forward to working with you.

FAQ

Answers before you call

Prefer to talk now?

Call either office or request a consultation — dual paths, same team.

Who does HCCPA Inc. help?

Individuals, small businesses, and growing companies across Oakland, Burlingame, the East Bay, and the SF Peninsula who want organized tax and accounting support with clear communication.

Where are your offices?

East Bay: 212 9th Street, Suite 215, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 251-6228. Peninsula: 1588 Gilbreth Road, Suite 288, Burlingame, CA 94010, (650) 745-8183. Hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Who leads the firm?

Vivian Chen, CPA, leads HCCPA Inc. Reach the team at vivian@hccpa-inc.com or (510) 251-6228.

Do you help with IRS notices or late filings?

Yes. The firm assists with IRS communications, representation, catch-up returns, and audit support so you have a steady partner through the process.

Can you work in Cantonese or Mandarin?

Yes. Staff are bilingual in Cantonese and Mandarin and several other dialects, and the firm serves many clients with U.S. and Asia-related tax or business needs.

What accounting services do you offer beyond tax?

Monthly accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, financial statements, compilations, QuickBooks help, and business consulting — including cash flow, projections, and financing conversations.

Contact

Book your consultation

Call, email, or use the form. We serve clients throughout Oakland and extend support to Burlingame and the Peninsula.

Prefer phone? Call (510) 251-6228 or (650) 745-8183.

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