With over 40 years of experience, Tax Principal, Jerry Krause, specializes in counseling and supporting clients in achieving their operational and financial goals.

Jerry works extensively with closely held and family businesses in the construction, manufacturing and real estate industries.  He is adept at taking complex and challenging situations and making them understandable and actionable for a client’s management team.

Jerry received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Santa Clara University in 1972 and is a licensed CPA in the state of California.  Outside of work, Jerry enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with his family.

As one of the founding Partners of SSF, Jerry is a significant contributor to the culture of our firm. He and his wife live in San Carlos where they enjoy spending time with their two daughters and staying actively involved in their local community. They enjoy walking, hiking, and all things related to gardening.  While somewhat of a news “junkie”, Jerry relaxes by staying current on local, national and international events, as well as reading historical books. He has also done a bit of international traveling recently, but still enjoys an annual RV trip in the western U.S.

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