James A. Murrey is the Founder and President of Murrey & Co., a boutique tax firm serving closely held businesses, high‑net‑worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations throughout southern California. With more than 17 years of experience in public accounting, James is known for his technical depth, strategic insight, and ability to simplify complex tax matters for clients who value clarity, precision, and long‑term planning.

 

James’ career includes senior leadership roles at various local Orange County firms. In addition to leading Murrey & Co., James serves as an adjunct professor from time-to-time at Concordia University Irvine, where he teaches Federal and California Individual Income Taxation. His commitment to education reflects his broader philosophy: empowering clients with knowledge so they can make confident, informed decisions.

 

James holds a Master of Business Taxation from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Concordia University Irvine. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.

 

Outside of his professional practice, James enjoys golf, mountain biking, teaching, and spending time with his family (Wife Megan and sons Jax & Cole).