Carol Wu-Lin, CPA

Professional Designations

  • CPA (United States)
  • CPA (Taiwan)

Education

  • Master of Accountancy — Golden Gate University
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting — Feng Chia University

 
Carol Wu-Lin is a dedicated accounting professional with extensive experience in accounting supervision and management. She currently serves as Tax Manager at Reason Financial and Tax, bringing over two decades of comprehensive accounting expertise.
 
Carol holds a Master of Accountancy from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Feng Chia University. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in both the United States and Taiwan, demonstrating her international expertise in accounting standards and practices.
 
Carol also operated her own accounting consulting practice, Carol Wu Accounting Service, for over 11 years, providing comprehensive accounting services to a diverse client base. Her expertise includes setting up accounting systems using QuickBooks, developing internal controls, training staff, processing payroll, and preparing tax returns for both federal and state compliance.
 

Professional Background

  • Over 20 years of progressive accounting experience across multiple industries
  • Certified Public Accountant licensed in both United States and Taiwan
  • Extensive experience in commercial real estate accounting and property management
  • Successfully operated independent accounting consulting practice for 11+ years
  • Expert in QuickBooks implementation and internal control system development
  • Comprehensive expertise in federal and state tax compliance and preparation
  • Bilingual professional serving diverse client communities

The people of Reason Financial

Steve W. Pollock, CFP®, AIF®, EA

President / Financial and Tax Adviser

Steve graduated from San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Financial and Tax Planning.

Sean P. Storck, CFP®, AIF®, EA

CFP®, AIF®, EA

Managing Partner / Financial and Tax Adviser

Sean graduated from University of California San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Prior to partnering with Reason Financial, Sean worked as an independent financial and tax professional.

Jessica L. Folsom, CPA

Partner and Tax Manager

Jessica received her Masters of Science in Accounting from San Diego State University after having attended the University of California, San Diego and receiving a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Minor in Accounting. Jessica is an Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and licensed tax practitioners who may represent taxpayers before the IRS.

Michael R. Boulger, CPA

Tax Planning and Advice

We are pleased to welcome Michael Boulger to Team Reason. As the founder of Michael R. Boulger, CPA, APC, Mike brings his wealth of experience in overseeing business operations, including client onboarding, tax planning reviews, client meetings, and tax return reviews.

George Hornby, EA

Tax Manager Emeritus

With an impressive 36 years of business experience, including over 26 years in public and private accounting, George’s career began as a staff accountant providing auditing, tax consulting, and compliance services to private companies and their owners.

My Luong, CPA

Tax Manager

My has worked in public and private accounting for over 19 years and joined the  Michael R. Boulger, CPA, APC team in 2009.  My is skilled in providing tax planning, consulting, and tax compliance services to high-net-worth individuals and their closely-held business entities.

Alyssa Mayhall, EA

Tax Manager

Alyssa has worked in public accounting for 16 years. She is responsible for providing tax compliance services to individuals and businesses.

Lisa Sinatra Caparatta, EA

Tax Manager

Lisa is an Enrolled Agent (EA) and a licensed tax practitioner qualified to represent taxpayers before the IRS. She provides tax preparation and planning services to the clients of Reason Financial and Tax.

Sharon Gross, CPA

CPA

Tax Consultant

Sharon M. Gross, CPA, is a seasoned tax professional and accountant providing expert consulting and advisory services to Reason Financial and Tax. With her experience and knowledge, she plays a crucial role in enhancing the firm’s ability to provide comprehensive financial and tax planning solutions.

David Woods, EA, USTCP

EA, USTCP

Tax Manager

David’s primary responsibilities include tax preparation, technical review of prepared tax returns, and research of federal and state tax code issues. He has expertise in the areas of state and local taxation, and international tax.

Desiree Nava, CPA

Tax Associate

Desiree Nava joined Reason Financial and Tax in 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the field of accounting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego.

Taylor Hubbard

Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

Taylor joined Reason Financial and Tax as a bookkeeper and payroll specialist. She is responsible for monthly accounting and payroll processing, as well as processing monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reporting.

Kelsey Boulger

Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

Kelsey Boulger is a key member of the Reason Financial and Tax team, specializing in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. She began her career in 2016 after earning her Economics degree from San Diego State. Currently, she is advancing her education at UCSD, working towards her CPA license to enhance her service to clients.

Lauren Boulger

Bookkeeper

Lauren is responsible for supporting various clients in their bookkeeping, payroll, and operational needs. Her previous experience working in retail marketing and management allows her to provide excellent support to clients and staff.

Sharon Lamb

Wealth Management Assistant

Sharon has worked for nearly three decades assisting financial and tax advisers. She will help you gather information, complete the necessary paperwork, make updates to your account, and get answers to any questions you may have along the way.