About Susan
Three decades in accounting. Built around Redding business owners.
- Flat-fee pricing · No hourly billing, no surprise invoices
- Solo practice · Every client works directly with Susan
- In the field since 1999 · Licensed CPA since 2007
Susan C. Lloyd
Certified Public Accountant
- Redding, CA
California Board of Accountancy
CPA License #96754
Issued 2007 · Active & in good standing
Simpson University · Redding
Bachelor’s in Accountancy
Educated locally. Practicing locally.
The Story
A journey built on expertise and client dedication.
Susan started in accounting in 1999 with one goal — help business owners actually understand their numbers. After years of watching clients leave bigger firms feeling brushed off, ignored or talked down to, she knew there was a better way to do this.
She earned her Bachelor’s in Accountancy from Simpson University, right here in Redding. In 2007, she earned her CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy — a credential that takes years of education, exams, and supervised work experience to obtain, and one that subjects every CPA to the Board’s ongoing oversight.
So she opened her own firm. Built around everything the big firms weren’t doing — picking up the phone, knowing your business by name, and making sure you actually understood what was happening with your finances. She’s been doing it that way ever since.
Today she serves Redding, Shasta County, and small business owners across California — in person and virtually.
Twenty-five years of accounting, in five chapters.
From a first job in the field, to a degree, to a license, to her own firm — here’s how Susan got to where she is today.
1999
First job in accounting
Susan started her accounting career in 1999, working with individuals and small businesses on bookkeeping, payroll and tax prep.
2003
Bachelor’s in Accountancy
Earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Simpson University — the same Redding campus a quarter mile from where she practices today.
Simpson University · Redding, CA
2007
Licensed Certified Public Accountant
After meeting the California Board of Accountancy’s education, experience, and Uniform CPA Exam requirements, Susan was issued CPA License #96754 — an active credential subject to Board oversight and continuing education.
License #96754 · Verifiable with CA Board of Accountancy
2010s
Founded Susan C. Lloyd, CPA
Opened her own practice in Redding to do accounting the way she always thought it should be done — one CPA, one client at a time, no hand-offs.
Today
Serving Redding & Shasta County
Working with individuals, retirees, and small business owners across Shasta County and beyond — from bookkeeping and tax prep to IRS representation and CFO advisory.
Credentials you can verify yourself.
Licensure
Verifiable
Active California CPA License
License No.
96754
Issued
2007
Status
- Active & in good standing
Issuing body
California Board of Accountancy
License No.
96754
Education
Bachelor’s in Accountancy
Institution
Simpson University
Location
Redding, California
Field
Accountancy
Graduated
Pre-2007
Experience
25+ Years in Accounting
In the field since
1999
Licensed CPA since
2007
Practice
Susan C. Lloyd, CPA
Service area
Redding & Shasta County, CA
Decades of small-business returns and books
Why this matters: An active California CPA license means Susan has full authority to represent you before the IRS — something a bookkeeper or unlicensed preparer legally cannot do. You can verify any California CPA’s license, status, and disciplinary history through the California Board of Accountancy License Lookup.
Beyond the office
Local roots — not just a local address.
Susan was educated in Redding, licensed in Redding, and has spent her entire career here. Her clients are her neighbors, and she runs into them at the grocery store, at church, and at the farmer’s market every Saturday morning.
When she’s not at her desk, you’ll find her with her family, walking the trails at Turtle Bay, or supporting one of the small businesses she’s worked with for years.
Why local matters
- She knows California small-business tax, not just “US” tax.
- You can drop off documents in person, or meet face-to-face.
- Her reputation in Redding is the only marketing she’s ever needed.
- She’s walked Shasta County business owners through three recessions.
Common questions about working with Susan.
Is Susan actually a licensed CPA?
Yes. Susan holds active California CPA License #96754, issued by the California Board of Accountancy in 2007. You can verify her license, status and disciplinary history any time through the CA Board of Accountancy License Lookup.
How long has Susan been practicing?
Susan has worked in the accounting field since 1999 and has been a licensed CPA since 2007 — that’s over 25 years of experience working with individuals and small businesses, primarily in Redding and Shasta County.
Where did she go to school?
Susan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Simpson University, right here in Redding, California. She has been continuously practicing within Shasta County ever since.
What’s the difference between a CPA and a bookkeeper or tax preparer?
A licensed CPA has met state-mandated education, examination, and experience requirements and is subject to ongoing oversight by the California Board of Accountancy. A CPA can represent you before the IRS, sign off on financial statements, and is legally bound by professional standards. A bookkeeper or unlicensed preparer cannot.
Does Susan work with clients outside Redding?
Yes. Susan serves Shasta County in person — including Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, Palo Cedro and Cottonwood — and works virtually with small business owners across California.
How do I get started?
Schedule a free 15-minute meeting through the form on the homepage, or call Susan directly at (530) 221-1609. No pressure, no pitch — just an honest conversation about where things stand.
Ready to work with a CPA who actually knows your business?
Schedule a meeting with Susan and find out what 25 years of Redding accounting experience can do for your books.