J. Bruce McCahan, CPA

Bruce McCahan was the founding partner of McCahan, Helfrick, Thiercof & Butera Accountancy Corporation. Bruce graduated from San Jose State College in 1958 and a year later received a certificate to practice as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1967 he formed J. Bruce McCahan & Co., CPA which grew over the years to become the firm of McCahan, Helfrick, Thiercof & Butera Accountancy Corporation.

Nearly thirty years ago, Bruce pioneered the field of forensic accounting for litigation. He spent the last twenty years of his business career concentrating in that field before his retirement in 1998. Bruce was greatly respected by his clients and peers for his integrity and fairness.

When not practicing accounting, Bruce enjoyed his hobby of raising and racing pigeons which he had done since in high school. He had great success with his flyers and won races all over the United States and abroad.

Bruce passed away on September 21, 2010, but will always be warmly remembered by all of us who worked with him at  MHTB.

Richard E. Ford

Rick used his family law certification and accounting background to provide exceptional litigation support for McCahan, Helfrick, Thiercof & Butera Accountancy Corporation. Rick graduated from Santa Clara University in 1978 and he obtained a degree in Mortuary Science from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, Class of 1979. He was the class Valedictorian. His continuing desire to improve himself led to him obtaining a real estate broker's license, studying at San Jose State University to become an accountant, and graduating Magna Cum Laude from the Lincoln University Law School. Before joining McCahan, Helfrick, Thiercof and Butera as an accountant, Rick held positions as mortician and funeral director, real estate broker, and attorney.

Rick passed away on June 17, 2011. His spirit, intelligence, and love for life were enormous. He will be missed.