For over 50 years, Lenning Tax and Accounting Services, Inc has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits and financial services.
Lenning Tax and Accounting Services, Inc. is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.
We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success.
We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. Our continual investment of time and resources in professional continuing education, state-of-the-art computer technology and extensive business relationships is indicative of our commitment to excellence.
We strive to achieve the highest level of client confidence, trust, and peace of mind while helping clients achieve their financial goals.
Gerald L Lenning, Certified Public Accountant
Retired Principal-Owner Gerald Lenning, CPA founded the company in 1979 at the Seal Beach location. Prior to founding the company, Jerry graduated from Cal State University at Long Beach with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. He served four years as an Air Force officer earning the rank of Captain. While working at the IRS as a Revenue Agent auditing business and corporation tax returns, he attended the University of Southern Ca in the evening in their Master of Tax Program. After 6 years with the IRS and a couple of years with a local CPA firm in Los Angeles, he opened the Seal Beach office in 1979. Jerry lives in Seal Beach with his wife Diane of over 50 years. They have 3 children, 6 grandkids, and 2 great grand kids. Church, family, and managing various real estate ventures are the main priorities in his life.
Tanya R Lenning-Lansing, Enrolled Agent
Partner Masters of Accounting and Financial Management Tanya Lenning-Lansing is a CPA Candidate. She graduated from University of La Verne in 2009 with a B.A. in Business Administration and graduated from Keller Graduate School in 2012 with a Masters in Accounting and Financial Management. She is currently studying to take all four parts of the CPA exam. Tanya started working with Lenning & Co., Inc. in 2007 and works with all types of tax clients including individual, corporate, partnership, and trust returns. Tanya is involved with the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. She is married and has 3 grown children and 3 grandbabies. Tanya loves to travel, play golf, and be with her family on her off time.
Stephanie Briceno, Enrolled Agent
Partner Tax Professional Stephanie Briceno began her career at Lenning & Co., Inc. in October 2003 as part of the Company’s administration team. During which time she obtained her foundation in taxation by having the invaluable opportunity to learn from the Firm’s CPAs and former employees of the Internal Revenue Service. In early 2008 she began an intensive course of study of taxation in preparation for sitting for the 3 part Enrolled Agent Examination. The studying lasted less than a year before receiving her Certificate of Enrollment in January 2009 after successfully passing all three parts of the exam. Having passed IRS awarded her “Enrolled Agent" designation, which is the highest credential the IRS awards. After which she began providing bookkeeping, payroll, income tax audit representation, and income tax preparation services. Her knowledge base is ever growing as she continues to study taxation and maintain a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education each year. Today, she is privileged to have approximately 400, and growing, of the most amazing group of clients ranging from individual and business owners with corporations as well as rental properties.
John Rose, CPA
Certified Public Accountant John Rose is a CPA who graduated from Cal State Fullerton University with a B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. John worked at the IRS for many years before going into public accounting. John worked at a local CPA firm in Fullerton for years before becoming a partner at a local firm in Long Beach for many years, before joining the Lenning & Co. Inc. team at the end of 2012. John specializes in and has over 30 years of experience in all types of income tax matters. John is also an active member in the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club where he recently served as Treasurer John lives in Laguna Niguel with his wife of 39 years, Maryanne. John and Maryanne met and got married while both working at the IRS. John and Maryanne have 3 wonderful grown up children (2 daughters and 1 son). John enjoys spending time with his family including jogging with his wife and favorite dog, Cali.
Rodney M. Scott, CPA
Rodney M. Scott, CPA joined the team in 2023. He graduated from California State University Long Beach in 1993 with a B.S. in Business Administration with an Accounting Emphasis. Rodney works on individual, corporate, partnership and trust returns. Rodney attends church regularly, and also loves to play golf, ride his bike and workout in his off time.
Nick Lenning
Registered Tax Preparer Nicholas Lenning is a CTEC Certified Tax Preparer at Lenning & Company, Inc.. He has been with the company for over 5 years offering tax and financial services. He has experience in estate planning, financial strategies and management, retirement planning, and wealth management and building strategies. Nick has recently married and plans on starting a family soon.
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