Mr. Chotani is the Founder and Principal of Masood A. Chotani, CPA. The firm is a “boutique” accountancy Firm with a special emphasis in tax controversies and accountancy services to individuals and closely-held businesses. Typical clients would include physicians and lawyers along with their closely-held corporations, hotels, restaurants, real estate operators, contractors, gas stations and other professionals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Mr. Chotani holds a Masters Degree in Taxation and a Masters Degree in Professional Accountancy from California State University, Northridge. He received his B.A. degree with a concentration in accounting from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1991 and obtained his California CPA Certificate in 1994. Mr. Chotani has been in public accountancy since 1991. His former employers include a Big Four accounting firm and a prestigious local firm. Mr. Chotani is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.