Regina Bianucci Rus
Certified Public Accountant
35 years in Public Accounting and Nonprofit Service
Regina opened her income tax practice in Novato, California in 2007. She has built a practice around excellent client service at a reasonable price, and passion for her client success and the community. She has served the community in many ways including leadership on boards and committees.
Specializing in Tax and Accounting services.
Business Owners,
Real Estate Investors
Individuals.
A history of community service:
School Fuel - past board member (Treasurer and President) and current advisory committee member
Novato Chamber of Commerce member since 2007 - Leadership Novato Graduate 2009 (awarded Valedictorian of class); 2021 Volunteer of the Year
CA PTA member and leadership at schools, most recently serving 2 years as President of San Marin High School (awarded the Golden Oak Service Award 2020)
League of Women Voters (Marin County) member and past board member (Treasurer)
Novato Human Needs - 6 years on board (3 years as President) - now the North Marin Community Services (serve on Finance and Housing Committees)
Novato Finance Advisory Committee - member since 2016 (Chair 2019-2020)
Deerfield Homeowners Association - current Treasurer
Las Gallinas Sanitary District Nonmarching Band - clarinet player since 2012 and current Treasurer of the band!
Dolphin Swimming and Boating Foundation - current Treasurer
Areas of Practice
Tax
Annual preparation of income tax returns including tax planning
Accounting
Assisting business clients and their bookkeepers in the preparation of financial reports that will support their tax returns and enhance their business.
Financial Planning
Helping individual clients utilize the income tax saving techniques that can build family wealth. Saving for retirement. Saving for college education. Funding retirement.
Nonprofit Consulting
CVNL Fall 2022 Excellence in Leadership Program
Completed the 10 week program for nonprofit leaders covering topics including Nonprofit Strategy, Leading with an Equity Lens, Daring Leadership, Engaging Meaningfully with Employees, Values-Driven Leadership, Strategic Fund Development, Marketing and Growth Strategies to Motivate Donors, Financial Health and Board Governance. I use these tools to help a nonprofit strategically set goals and improve its ability to act on its mission.
Accounting Consulting
Up to date on Accounting and Auditing continuing education. I can prepare a nonprofit for its first financial statement audit and make the process go smoothly. Nonprofits have unique revenue recognition standards for contributions and revenues, and allocate expenses to communicate efficient operations.
Financial Analysis and Operational Review
Able to analyze financial statements to spot areas that need improvement including cash management. Ready to evaluate best practices to make sure the nonprofit’s policies and procedures are up to date and valuable to management.
“Regina is a highly skilled problem solver and business manager who enjoys the challenge of making things better, whether in her business or in the many volunteer leadership roles she holds.
I've had the pleasure of knowing Regina as my CPA and as a fellow volunteer with the Novato Chamber's Leadership Novato Advisory Council and a private school board.
She not only provides invaluable insight into budgeting and return on investment, but has a deep understanding of and commitment to what programs, services and approaches are needed in Novato and beyond.”
— Jenay Cottrell, County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Adult Services.”
