About Us
About Canberra Company
At Canberra Company, we are a trusted management consulting and tax advisory firm committed to helping businesses grow, scale, and stay compliant locally and globally. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, we support clients across the United States and around the world, combining global experience with deep local market expertise.
Backed by decades of experience in tax planning, business consulting, and financial strategy, our team works with organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to multinational corporations. We provide tailored tax, financial, and advisory solutions designed to improve efficiency, minimize liabilities, and support sustainable growth in alignment with international best practices.
Accounting with Integrity Since 1981
Meet Steven Pybrum, CPA & Tax Specialist
Steven Pybrum, CPA & MBA, is a nationally recognized tax specialist, financial services expert, and author of three financial planning books. Featured on over 100 television and news broadcasts across ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, he regularly shares insights on tax law, financial strategy, and business growth. A syndicated columnist and sought-after speaker, Steve helps small, medium, and large businesses improve profitability through expert tax planning, accounting, cash flow analysis, and management consulting.
Based in Montecito, California, Steve enjoys golf, tennis, salmon fishing, gym workouts, and outdoor activities. As a management consultant, he designs advanced operational systems and strategies that help companies grow, expand into new markets, and boost efficiency. At Canberra Company, he and his team integrate technology, AI, automation, and POS systems tailored to each client’s needs helping businesses achieve smarter, faster, and more sustainable growth.
A Personal Message from Steven Pybrum
Dear Friends and Valued Clients,
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re carrying a heavy load. Running a business today isn’t for the faint of heart; the constant deadlines, the payroll pressures, the uncertainty of markets and taxes that seem to change overnight. You may find yourself wishing there were just a few more hours in the day to focus on what truly matters: growing your business and enjoying the life you’ve worked so hard to build.
That’s where my team and I come in. For more than four decades, I’ve had the privilege of helping business owners like you bring order, clarity, and strategy to their financial lives. Since founding our firm in 1981, we’ve been trusted advisors to hundreds of clients across industries; from family farms and wineries to tech innovators and medical, legal and other professional service providers. Along the way, we’ve been honored with awards for excellence, but what matters most to me is the lasting trust we’ve built and the lives and businesses we’ve helped improve.
I’ve seen too many good people working too hard while their financial systems lag behind. Maybe you’ve cobbled together half a dozen software tools that never quite talk to each other. Maybe tax time feels like a yearly scramble; or worse, a guessing game. Or maybe you’ve grown beyond what your current advisor can handle and are ready for a more proactive partner to take your business to the next level.
Whatever your situation, you deserve a financial strategy that works as hard as you do. A strategy built not just for compliance, but for growth. Systems and procedures that protect your profits, streamlines your processes, and turns uncertainty into opportunity.
The truth is, the State and Federal governments will always welcome more of your hard-earned dollars, unless someone is standing between you and unnecessary taxation, armed with technical knowledge, strategy, and care with kindness. Every year, business owners leave hundreds of millions in legitimate deductions unclaimed simply because they don’t have a specialist who knows where to look. You shouldn’t be one of them.
Our approach is comprehensive: advanced tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll management, asset protection, and long-term business growth strategy, all integrated into one seamless system. But beyond the numbers, our mission is simple: to give you back your peace of mind and your time.
I’ve gathered many of our most useful resources and insights, lessons learned from years of working with clients just like you and I’d love to share them. More importantly, I’d like to talk about your goals, your challenges, and how we can make your business stronger, leaner, and more prosperous secure in the years ahead.
Let us help you turn financial stress into financial strength. Together, we can build a future where your business thrives, your taxes are minimized legally and intelligently, and your success is no longer burdened by worry.
Warm regards,
Steven Pybrum CPA & MBA
Award-Winning Tax Specialist, Author & Business Advisor
