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100

This historic prison located on an island in San Francisco Bay housed notorious criminals like Al Capone.

What is Alcatraz?

100

This individual serves as the Managing Partner at Frank, Rimerman + Co., leading the firm’s strategic direction.

Who is Brian Kreischer?

100

This team, known for their "Gold Rush" team name, plays at Levi's Stadium.

Who are the San Francisco 49ers? 

100

This acronym refers to the method of accounting for inventory where the cost of the most recently acquired items is assigned to cost of goods sold, while older inventory costs remain in ending inventory.

What is LIFO (Last-In, First-Out)?

100

This Oakland-born rapper is known for hits like "Tell Me When to Go" and "Choices (Yup)."

Who is E-40?

200

In Anchorman, Ron Burgundy signs off every broadcast with this iconic line

What is “Stay classy, San Diego”?

200

These are the main services offered by Frank, Rimerman + Co.

 What are tax, audit, ACFO, and family office? 

200

This team is the last bay area team to win a championship

Who are the Golden State Warriors?

200

This acronym stands for the set of accounting standards used in the United States.

What is GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)?

200

This TV show, set in San Francisco, follows the lives of a widowed father, his three daughters, and their extended family.

What is "Full House"?

300

This San Francisco festival, held in Golden Gate Park, celebrates music, food, and art, and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

What is Outside Lands?

300

Frank, Rimerman + Co. has a distinguished tradition of working with individuals and families who helped create this iconic region known for its tech innovation.

What is Silicon Valley?

300

This San Francisco Giants player hit 73 home runs in a single season, setting a new MLB record in 2001.

Who is Barry Bonds?

300

This acronym stands for the U.S. government agency responsible for regulating the securities markets and protecting investors, established in response to the stock market crash of 1929.

What is the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)?

300

This San Francisco-based film director is known for creating the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" franchises.

Who is George Lucas?

400

This fictional (TV Show) startup started in Silicon Valley builds a revolutionary compression algorithm.

What is Pied Piper?

400

This major era in Silicon Valley's history coincided with the founding of Frank, Rimerman + Co., helping shape the firm's trajectory.

  • Answer: What is the technology boom?
400

This team is the newest sports organization in the Bay Area.

Who are the Golden State Valkyries? 

400

This acronym refers to the standards set by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board for audits of public companies in the United States.

What is PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board)

400

This legendary comedian and actor, who was a longtime resident of the Bay Area, winning an Academy Award in a 1998.

Who is Robin Williams?

500

California was admitted as the 31st U.S. state in this year.

What is 1850?

500

This year marks the founding of Frank, Rimerman + Co., a firm that has grown to become a trusted advisor in Silicon Valley.

What is 1949?

500

This legendary athlete, known for his incredible work ethic, appeared in a famous commercial for Visa where he and other stars were depicted as everyday workers in various professions.

Who is Jerry Rice?

500

This acronym stands for the U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 to protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting by corporations. It established strict regulations for financial disclosures, internal controls, and auditor independence, and created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

What is SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

500

This San Francisco-based band, known for their eclectic sound and energetic live performances.

Who are the Grateful Dead?

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