Anita Monrroy, CPA, EA, MST

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Meet Anita, a driven and accomplished accounting professional who began her career after graduating from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. With a strong foundation in tax, Anita honed her skills working at Ernst & Young, a Big Four accounting firm. From there, she moved on to work with various small to mid-sized accounting firms where she focused on audits and tax returns for a diverse set of clients.

As a CPA and Enrolled Agent, Anita is highly respected in her field. She also runs a successful small business, MBSI, and is a Real Estate investor. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Science in Taxation, Anita brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her clients, which is a combination of her professional training and her own experience as a small business owner.

Outside of work, Anita enjoys social dancing, and she lives her life with passion, dedication, and grace. She currently resides in Reseda, California with her two beloved chihuahuas. Whether at work or play, Anita is a well-rounded individual who approaches everything she does with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence.

2023 Guest Instructors

Geoff Plourde, EA, CPA
Geoff Plourde, EA, CPA

Geoff is an enrolled agent, attorney, and certified public accountant who specializes in resolving complex tax issues and has significant experience working with distressed businesses. He is an active member of the California Society of Enrolled Agents and the National Association of Enrolled Agents. He was named a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute in 2015 after completing a rigorous program of advanced study in tax problem resolution. He holds an MS in Taxation from Golden Gate University and an MBA from the University of Southern California.

Claudia Stanley, CPA, EA
Claudia Stanley, CPA, EA

Claudia Stanley is a practicing CPA & EA in the Fresno area, as partner in C. Stanley, CPA & Associates. She is a graduate of California State University, Fresno, and serves as treasurer of the California Society of Tax Consultants, president of the Central California Chapter of Enrolled Agents and as treasurer of Fresno’s local chapter of American Business Women’s Association. In 2001 she was named on of Top Ten Women of the Year in the nation by American Business Women’s Association. In 2022 she was named CSTC’s member of the year. She frequently speaks on various tax topics, gives annual Federal and State tax update presentations, and hosts weekly roundtable discussion groups on Zoom.

Connie Lorz, EA
Connie Lorz, EA

Connie Lorz is an Enrolled Agent practicing in Lodi, California. Connie completed her undergraduate education at San Jose State University, with a major in Business Administration. She is a past-president of the California Society of Enrolled Agents; past-president of the Big Valley Chapter of CSEA; and has served as a director, committee chair and officer in CSEA leadership. In her practice, she prepares and files taxes for both individual and business clients, and offers bookkeeping and payroll services. Connie has taught the EA Exam Prep course for several chapters, and has taught the IRS/EDD payroll training workshops and the Small Business workshops for over 15 years.

Monika Krulic, EA, MA
Monika Krulic, EA, MA

Monika Krulic became an Enrolled Agent in 2015, upon her retirement after more than 33 years with the IRS. She served in numerous roles with the agency, including Tax Auditor and Appeals Officer, and in management positions of increasing responsibility, and was a frequent presenter on topics ranging from tax law to interest-based conflict management. Since leaving Federal service, Monika has served in a variety of positions with Intuit, and as a Site Coordinator and Instructor for AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program. She is the Immediate Past President of the Inland Empire Chapter, CSEA, Board of Directors, a choral vocalist, and a licensed Zumba instructor.