Meet Michael Gonzalez
CEO & President of P&M & Associates Firm LLC. Enrolled Agent #00171314-EA. Top 1% accounting and tax expert with over 25 years of experience guiding small businesses to financial clarity and confidence.
A Career Built on
Trust & Expertise
Michael Gonzalez is the CEO and President of P&M & Associates Firm LLC, a full-service accounting and tax firm headquartered in Santa Ana, California. With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Michael has built a reputation as one of the most trusted financial advisors for small businesses in Southern California.
As a federally licensed Enrolled Agent (EA #00171314-EA), Michael holds the highest credential awarded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to tax professionals. This designation grants him unlimited rights to represent clients before the IRS — a distinction that sets him apart from CPAs and tax preparers who lack this authority.
Recognized among the top 1% of accounting and tax experts nationally, Michael brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge to every client engagement. His philosophy is straightforward: every small business owner deserves the same caliber of financial expertise that large corporations rely on — delivered with personal attention and genuine investment in their success.
“When the IRS writes, people stop sleeping. My job is to find out exactly where you stand and get you a plan.”
— Michael Gonzalez, CEO & President
Why Clients Trust Michael
Enrolled Agent #00171314-EA
Federally licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury with unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS — the highest credential awarded by the federal government to tax professionals.
Top 1% Expert
Recognized among the top 1% of accounting and tax professionals in the nation, reflecting an exceptional depth of knowledge, accuracy, and client outcomes across 25+ years of practice.
25+ Years of Experience
Over two and a half decades serving small businesses in Southern California — navigating tax law changes, economic cycles, and the full spectrum of financial challenges that business owners face.
Small Business Specialist
Dedicated exclusively to the needs of small business owners — from sole proprietors and LLCs to S-corporations and partnerships — with services tailored to the realities of running a business.
A Legacy of Excellence
Founding P&M & Associates
Michael established P&M & Associates Firm LLC in Santa Ana, CA, with a clear mission: to deliver Fortune 500-caliber financial expertise to small business owners who deserve the same quality of guidance.
Enrolled Agent Designation
Earned the Enrolled Agent designation — the highest credential the IRS awards to tax professionals — granting unlimited representation rights before the IRS for audits, collections, and appeals.
National Recognition
Achieved recognition as a top 1% expert in accounting and tax matters, a distinction earned through consistent excellence, continuing education, and an unwavering commitment to client results.
Trusted by Hundreds of Businesses
P&M & Associates continues to serve the Santa Ana community and surrounding areas, providing the same personalized, expert-level service that has defined the firm since its founding.
Work with an expert who
truly knows your business.
Call today for your free 15-minute call with Michael Gonzalez and discover what 25+ years of expertise can do for your financial future.