Over 50 years ago, founder Harvey Jansen began practicing in Tucson with one goal: to grow lasting relationships through honest, reliable accounting. From those roots in the mid-1970s, Jansen & Company CPAs has grown into a multi-generational firm that still values care, trust and personal connection.
Mikala Jansen’s story is part of that growth. She joined Jansen & Company CPAs in 2006 at the front desk. Driven by curiosity and a love for learning, she worked her way into accounting, earned her CPA license, and eventually purchased the firm.
Today, our close-knit team blends technical tax accounting expertise with a personal touch, guiding clients (and their taxes) through every season of life.
We help you feel confident about your taxes.
We aid you in building financial and tax strategies for the future.
We guide you through decisions all year long, not just at tax time.
Open communication, collaboration and dependable support.
We achieve transparency through clear language and straightforward answers.
You’re not hiring one person; you’re hiring an experienced, hands-on team.
Get to know all of us. When you work with Jansen & Company CPAs, you work with the entire team.
Start Date: 2006
Strengths: Making complex tax and accounting laws understandable so clients can make educated, informed decisions.
Focus: Building trusted client relationships and helping clients plan for the future
Education: Psychology, Accounting, Estate Planning
Interests: Hiking, camping, reading, volunteering, attending her children’s sporting events, spending time with friends and family.
Family First: Life with husband Aaron and their three children
Fun Fact: Mikala started at the front desk and worked her way up to owner.
Start Date: 2018
Strengths: Breaking down tax and accounting complexities for clients
Focus: Delivering clear, practical advice and supporting clients with a hands-on approach
Education: MBA (2014), Accounting background
Interests: Playing guitar, reading dusty old books and exploring the outdoors
Family First: Life with wife Mary, their three children, and dogs
Fun Fact: Matt’s favorite high school class was accounting. He turned that early interest into a career pivot from higher education to tax and accounting.
Start Date: 2021
Strengths: Maximizing client savings through strategic tax preparation and reporting.
Focus: Helping clients achieve their financial goals with hands-on guidance
Education: Accounting, Bowling Green State University
Interests: Walking his two dogs, hiking local trails, cycling and traveling
Family First: Married to Gail; has a son and daughter with families in Michigan
Fun Fact: Frank has been serving individual, small businesses and trust clients since 1977 and brings decades of experience to every interaction.
Start Date: 2023
Strengths: Problem-solving and implementing efficient systems
Education: Business Marketing, Music, Theatre, Union University
Focus: Keeping the firm running smoothly and supporting staff and clients
Background: Nonprofit and business operations leadership
Interests: Board games with her three children, movies, mountain adventures and reading
Family First: Life with husband Timothy, their three children, and a houseful of cats
Fun Fact: Cara thrives on challenges and loves finding creative solutions for every situation.
Start Date: 2024
Strengths: Precision and care in tax preparation
Focus: Supporting clients and the team with accurate, reliable tax work
Education: Accounting, University of Arizona
Interests: Hiking, fitness and spending time with family and friends
Fun Fact: Brae’s last name means “bringer of good news” in Arabic – words he tries to live up to, especially during tax season!
Start Date: 2024
Strengths: Accounting for small business clients and preparing tax returns
Focus: Supporting clients and smooth workflows
Education: Accounting, University of Arizona
Interests: Crocheting, building miniature models, painting/drawing and family time
Fun Fact: Caitlyn started as an intern and quickly became an essential member of the team.
Start Date: 2025
Strengths: Empathetic, adaptable, and collaborative client support
Focus: Helping clients and staff with accurate, dependable assistance
Education: Environmental Science, SFSU
Interests: Exploring the desert, fostering and adopting children
Fun Fact: Ray has cared for 13+ foster children and brings patience and compassion to every aspect of his work.
Start Date: 2025
Strengths: Organized and caring
Focus: Serving our clients and staff for a smooth tax season
Background: Former banker
Family First: Married to John, 4 children & 12 grandchildren so far!
Interests: Bible study & trying to live a healthy, active & joyful life! Love nature and the outdoors!
Fun Facts: Born & raised in Tucson! Love to roller skate, ice skate, softball, kickball, board games, puzzles & word searches!
Start Date: 2020
Strengths: Organizing, assembling returns and bookkeeping support
Focus: Making tax prep seamless for clients and staff alike
Background: Former summer camp registrar for 28 years
Interests: Spending time with her five grandkids, knitting by hand or machine
Fun Fact: Judy brings patience, precision and creativity to every task.