Eureka Office
Expert Advice. Trusted Partnership.
As a cutting-edge CPA and business consulting firm, we offer clients access to the best and brightest talent, top-quality advisory and technical expertise, and a commitment to ongoing partnership.
We have an experienced, high-integrity team with a wealth of knowledge, advanced education, and specialized experience. Our firm is well-versed in the following industries:
- Lumber and logging
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Trucking
- Retail
- Medical
- Public sector / government
- Nonprofits
With multiple locations and presence in several communities, we pride ourselves on being an asset to our valued clients.
Scott E Hunt CPA/ABV
Principal
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, Fresno State University, 1983
Scott is one of the founding partners of our firm. He consults with business and individual clients in the areas of tax and estate planning. He has a wide range of accounting experience which enables him to provide relevant and timely advice and assistance to business owners with their internal accounting, periodic reporting, forecasting, and ultimately the development and implementation of succession plans. His experience in business valuation helps him guide business owners to an understanding of how the decisions they make today impact the value of their business.
Ashliegh Diehl CPA, EA
Director
Education
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Accounting Emphasis, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 2010
Master of Science in Accounting, Taxation Specialization, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, 2011
Ashliegh has worked in public accounting since 2006 and joined our firm in 2011. She became a partner at our firm in 2020 and serves as our Chief Financial Officer. Ashleigh leads our team as Director of Tax and our firm and clients benefit from her extensive experience in individual and entity tax-related services.
“The HHH team helps our clients navigate the complexities of tax, accounting, growth, succession, and retirement. I am proud to be a part of a firm that cares deeply for our clients, our team, and our community.”
Tom Souza CPA
Director
Education
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Accounting Emphasis, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 2016
Master of Science Business Administration, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 2017
Thomas joined Hunter, Hunter & Hunt in February of 2018. He was born and raised in Humboldt County, where he attended Arcata High School and Humboldt State University. Thomas graduated from Humboldt State University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accountancy. To stay on track to become a CPA, Thomas went back to Humboldt State and got his Master’s Degree in Business Administration in July of 2017. Thomas passed the CPA exam in April of 2018 and became a licensed CPA in July of 2019.
In his time outside of work, he loves to play and watch all sports.
Edward A. Weaver CPA
Director
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Emphasis, California State University, Sacramento, CA, 2013
Edward joined our team in January 2017. Born and raised on the North Coast, Edward spent seven years developing his craft in Sacramento and the Bay Area. In 2013, Edward graduated with Highest Honors from California State University, Sacramento where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accountancy. He began his career in accounting at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. This opportunity allowed for accelerated learning and exposure to the operations and accounting intricacies of a variety of small and large businesses all over the country.
After an amazing experience at PwC, Edward returned to Humboldt County to be closer to family and enjoys providing accounting and assurance services to clients in the greater Humboldt Bay community.
Susan Moranda EA
Senior Manager
A Humboldt County native, Susan graduated from Eureka High School and attended College of the Redwoods and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She began her career as a bookkeeper in public accounting with our firm in 2006, after 18 years in the private industry sector. In 2012, Susan completed the requirements to become an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service. She is a Quickbooks Pro Advisor, proficient in Xero, and has extensive experience with payroll and sales tax matters.
Past President and current Treasurer of Humboldt County Cattlewomen, Susan enjoys participating in their numerous community events.
In her free time, Susan likes to garden, read, and hike with her dogs.
Jason Caria CPA
Senior Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Accounting Emphasis, Humboldt State University, 2013
Jason began working at Hunter, Hunter & Hunt in January 2014, shortly after receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Humboldt State University. He rejoined the team in August of 2014 after spending a summer with his then fiancée in Japan.
Jason enjoys many different outdoor activities, such as but not limited to biking, hiking, camping and fishing. In addition, he is an avid sports fan and enjoys following many of the local sports teams.
Liz Sandstrom
Manager, Client Services Coordinator
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Humboldt State University, 2012
Liz joined our firm in 2012 after graduating from HSU. – She took a brief hiatus in 2019 after moving back to the Bay Area to be closer to family and rejoined the firm in 2022 as a fully remote employee. She supports our tax and accounting departments and specializes in challenging clean-up projects to help get our clients back on track and focused on what they do best: running their businesses. As our Client Services Coordinator, she is focused on developing and improving client service processes.
She loves learning new technologies and baking sweet treats, and she is a little obsessed with the color green (for which we forgive her). When she’s not helping our clients, she’s either out hiking near her house in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains with her husband, or cuddling on the couch with her cats while reading Tolkien books.
Favorite quote –”He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom” – Gandalf the Grey, The Fellowship of the Ring
Hannah Shapiro CPA
Senior Accountant
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Humboldt State University
Master of Science in Business Administration, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA, 2022
Hannah joined the Hunter, Hunter & Hunt team in December 2020 as an Accounting Intern. After graduating at the top of her class with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, she transitioned to a full-time role with the firm. She earned her Master of Business Administration at Cal Poly Humboldt in May 2022 and recently earned her CPA license in 2024.
In her free time, Hannah enjoys cycling the back roads of Humboldt and playing piano.
Hannah Ward
Front Office Manager
Education
Associate in Arts in Business, College of the Redwood and Portland Community College
When not at the office, Hannah lends her skills to her friend’s frybread venture. As an ENFJ, she channels her artistic expression into various mediums, with a particular fondness for baking and a deep love for cats. Leisure time often sees her engaging in competitive trivia and game nights with her husband, Zach, or baking cookies with her daughter, Courtland. Hannah’s dedication to motherhood and her family shines through her aspirations to raise independent, thoughtful children in a complex world. Dreaming big, she imagines running a coffee truck, “Hannie’s Homemades,” though her practical goals include providing for her family and homeschooling Courtland, aiming for a life marked by intentionality and meaningful relationships. Inspired by Maya Angelou, Hannah values the lasting impact of making others feel cherished, underscoring the importance of nurturing relationships in a fulfilling life.
Alison Bentley
Administrative Assistant
Education
Bachelor of Art Degree in History, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Master of Science in Library Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Alison Bentley joined Hunter, Hunter & Hunt in January 2021. Alison is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and first came to Humboldt County in 2003 as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member with the Humboldt County Teen Court program. She returned to Humboldt in 2018 because it is the best place on earth to call home! She enjoys spending her time at the beach, in the forest, and at home with her cats, crafts, and books.
Rachael Thacker
Director of Operations
Education
Bachelor of Art Degree in Communication, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Master of Science in Business Administration, Cal Poly Humboldt: Arcata, CA
Rachael joined Hunter, Hunter & Hunt as their Director of Operations in January 2023. She grew up working with her dad in his many business ventures and developed a love for the intricacies of running a business. She has owned and operated her own businesses, served on the board of directors for multiple nonprofits, and raised her children while working and going to school full-time. She currently serves as President of Companion Animal Foundation, a local nonprofit, and is a member of Soroptimist International of Eureka.
Rachael is passionate about learning, her favorite quote is by Barbara Sher: “You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.”
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