ABOUT US

In today’s fast-moving financial landscape, many companies—especially startups—struggle to navigate complex accounting and compliance demands. These challenges can be overwhelming, making it hard to focus on what matters most: growth. Kathy Zou, founder of Achieve Accounting, understands this firsthand. With over 20 years of experience in financial operations, particularly in biotech, she’s helped her clients overcome these obstacles and take control of their financial future.

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Kathy’s journey began not just as a professional, but as a calling to help business owners focus on what they do best—growing their companies. After years of leading financial transformations and navigating complex compliance, she founded Achieve Accounting to offer startups the kind of clarity and strategic support she knew they needed. Combining big-firm experience with small-firm care, she’s committed to delivering tailored, high-integrity accounting solutions that empower businesses to thrive.​

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Prior to founding Achieve Accounting, Kathy served as Controller in several organizations. Her experience encompasses both large and small, public and private companies across industries. Her clients —ranging from early-stage ventures to fast-scaling enterprises, have seen reduced financial risk, better cash flow visibility, and the confidence that comes from having a trusted financial partner. Kathy holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and an MBA in Finance from San Diego State University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

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For those feeling stretched thin by financial complexity, Achieve Accounting offers clarity, structure, and expert guidance—so you can move forward with confidence. Let’s build a financial foundation that grows with your business.