Gene Durst, CPA began practicing in 1978 in Anaheim Hills, California. His practice consisted mainly of write-up (bookkeeping services), compiled financial statements, tax returns and consulting. In 1993, the once privately independent firm was incorporated by Gene Durst and Durst Accountancy Corporation was established. As of September 2002, the name of the company was changed to Durst and Simons, Certified Public Accountants when Ed Simons was admitted as a partner. Effective June 2004, Gene Durst officially retired and the company name was changed to Simons Accountancy Corporation.

Ed Simons is a licensed CPA with over twelve years of full and part-time experience in accounting for small businesses and individuals including: generating compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements; preparing individual, partnership, corporate and trust income tax returns; and payroll, property and sales tax compliance.

The firm was organized to specifically address the business issues facing private companies. Closely held companies encounter numerous obstacles during their life cycles, ranging from initial capitalization, developmental stage, expansion, merger and acquisition, reorganization and business perpetuation. We do not presume to have the answers to all questions, but pride ourselves in bringing the right party to the table.