About Next Peak CPA

Next Peak CPA exists to provide exceptional accounting and tax solutions so that our clients are empowered to focus on their families and God-given talents.

Our Mission

Community

Our tribe is reliable and committed to excellence, which creates loyalty both internally and externally. Our impact goes outside of our building, both in our primary services and in our intentional giving.

Compassion

People are the point. In our interactions with each other and the community, we demonstrate patience, kindness, and clarity, while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Best Self

A commitment to personal and professional growth makes the world around us better. We embrace the pursuit of who we were designed to be through consistent habits, understanding that who we become is dependent on the choices we make daily.

Clint Herndon, CPA, CFE

President

Clint is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with over eleven years of law enforcement experience and over a dozen years in the accounting field. His time in law enforcement helped him to understand how important a few minutes of listening can be to someone in any walk of life. Clint has translated that into building an accounting and consulting firm that focuses on the idea of helping clients reach their “next peak.”

  • Through his experience in law enforcement, Clint learned to trace money that people didn’t want found. He also got extremely comfortable testifying in court, often being called upon to testify as an expert both in State and Federal court. Clint has translated his law enforcement and accounting experience into investigating cases that have included embezzlement, fraud, construction disputes, partnership disputes, trust litigation, and clarifying actual income from businesses.

    An avid outdoorsman, health nut, and family guy, Clint stays active year-round… yes even during tax season!

  • By working under a phenomenally gifted and vastly experienced CPA, Clint learned the intricacies of small business accounting and how to think long-term when it comes to tax strategy. He has extensive experience preparing tax returns for partnerships, S Corps, complex individuals, and non-profits.

    Clint learned about Dave Ramsey and his approach to finances in 2011. He has since read several Ramsey books, attended live events, and along with his wife, taught several Financial Peace University classes.

    He has served on three non-profit boards, the 10-33 Foundation, Orangevale Food Bank, and Northern California Fraud Investigators Association. He has helped create internal control structures for non-profits, churches, and for-profit businesses. Clint’s passion is to see people succeed, personally and professionally.

  • Clint always loved solving problems and wanted to put his desire to serve into action by pursuing a career in law enforcement. He was a police officer with the Roseville Police Department for seven years, with assignments in Patrol, Detectives, Field Training, Recruiting, and SWAT. Clint also worked for the California Department of Insurance for four years in the roles of Fraud Investigator and Sergeant.

    Through his experience in law enforcement, Clint learned to trace money that people didn’t want found. He also got extremely comfortable testifying in court, often being called upon to testify as an expert both in State and Federal court.

    Clint has translated his law enforcement and accounting experience into investigating cases that have included embezzlement, fraud, construction disputes, partnership disputes, trust litigation, and clarifying actual income from businesses.

Melissa Jacobs, EA

Tax Manager

With over 25 years of public accounting experience, Melissa specializes in tax preparation and optimizing individual and small business tax strategies. She is an Enrolled Agent (EA) which allows her to “go to bat” on her clients’ behalf with the IRS and other government agencies. She is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP). She is also a skilled accountant who can assist clients to seamlessly integrate their financial information into their tax returns. When Melissa needs to unwind, you can find her practicing yoga, exploring Tahoe with friends, or spending as much quality time as she can with her 2 adult children.

Sohrab Gill, CPA

Senior Accountant

Almost a decade ago, Sohrab’s passion for accounting allowed him to immigrate to the United States to complete a Master’s degree in Accounting at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. 

Sohrab started studying for his CPA during the COVID-19 lockdown and landed his first public accounting job in Tax at Clifton Larson Allen LLP.  After relocating to the Sacramento area, he joined KPMG as an experienced Tax Associate and worked there for two years. Apart from work, he likes to do outdoor activities like hiking, camping, biking, and even some water rafting. Sohrab also enjoys catching up on Netflix shows and reading in winter. 

Amanda Divers

Office Manager

Amanda is a seasoned administrative professional from El Dorado Hills, boasting a decade of experience in the field, including a background in insurance. For the past two years, she has been a vital part of the team at Next Peak CPA as Office Manager, where her organizational skills and attention to detail have streamlined operations and enhanced client relationships. In addition to her professional commitments, Amanda serves as a board member for her local little league, passionately supporting youth sports. When she’s not juggling projects or volunteering, she enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband, two energetic boys, and their new puppy. Whether traveling, engaging in water sports, or simply soaking up nature, Amanda embodies a vibrant balance of work and family life.

  • Staff Accountant

  • Staff Accountant

  • Tony brings 20 years of tax, accounting, and business consulting experience to Next Peak. He enjoys helping people navigate the complex world of tax law so that they are better equipped to plan for their personal and professional lives. Tony likes to say that he can translate tax law into plain English for any of his clients. He has experience working with clients in tax preparation, tax planning, and tax matter representation all over the US including challenging taxing jurisdictions such as California, New York, and Ohio.  As an Enrolled Agent, Tony is active in his local chapter of the California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA) and can help represent you in all matters in front of the IRS and state taxing agencies.

     Tony lives in Sacramento with his wife and two young girls. In his free time, he can be found chasing experiences with his family, collecting Michelin stars, hiking, and biking. Tony is fluent in Spanish and is happy to practice with you.