This month, Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomed two new hires to WFY: Annie Luu and Cayla Loren. Annie Luu joined our estate & trust department, and Cayla Loren joined our administrative department. We are pleased to welcome these new hires to our team. Annie Luu In mid-July, Annie Luu was welcomed to our estate & trust department as the newest Estate & Trust Tax Staff. She graduated from CSU Fullerton with her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Annie’s experience in the accounting industry includes her two years of experience prior to joining WFY. Outside of the office, Annie loves to
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WFY’s Tax Department Grows With Three New Hires
This month, Wright Ford Young & Co. had the pleasure of welcoming three new hires to our tax department. Austin Nguyen joined as a Tax Senior, Leo Nguyen joined as a Tax Staff, and Devin Huffman returned as a Tax Intern. Welcome to the WFY team! Austin Nguyen In June, Austin Nguyen joined our tax department as a Tax Senior. Austin graduated from CSU Fullerton with his Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting. Prior to joining WFY, he has been working as a tax professional for four years. Outside of work, Austin enjoys running with his two dogs at the
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Three New Hires Join Our Audit Department in May
In May, Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomed three new hires to our audit department. Byron Ortiz and Grace Lombardo joined as Audit Staff, and Robert Wright joined as an Audit Intern. We are excited to welcome these new additions to our team. Byron Ortiz Last month, Byron Ortiz joined our audit department as one of our newest Audit Staff. Byron has previously interned with WFY in 2023, and returned to WFY to accept a full-time position. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton this Spring and received a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. In Byron’s spare
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WFY Launches WFY Wealth Management
Wright Ford Young & Co. is excited to introduce our new firm, WFY Wealth Management. We’ve partnered with Integrated Partners, a successful nationwide financial planning and registered investment advisory firm, to help lay the foundation for the introduction of WFY Wealth Management. The collaboration begins with Jeff Myers, managing partner at WFY; Paul Saganey, CFP®, founder and president at Integrated Partners; Brad Tedrick, CFA®, CFP®,, the wealth manager at WFY Wealth Management, and Luke Schork, CFP®, joining Tedrick at WFY Wealth Management. Brad Tedrick joins WFY Wealth Management with nearly three decades of expertise and knowledge in the financial services
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WFY Welcomes Five New Hires in January
In January, Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomed five new hires to our audit department and tax department. Allen Song joined our audit department, and Julio Mendoza, Collette Kim, Noah Scruggs, and Felix Tjong joined our tax department. We are thrilled to have these new additions to our firm. Welcome to the WFY team! Allen Song At the beginning of January, Allen Song joined our audit department as our newest Audit Manager. He graduated from Biola University and has been in public accounting for over 9 years. Before joining WFY, Allen previously worked at a nationwide firm. Outside of the
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WFY Introduces New Director of Business Development
Wright Ford Young & Co. is pleased to announce Byron Culp as our new Director of Business Development. Byron Culp joined Wright Ford Young & Co. in January of 2024 and has been providing his financial expertise for more than two decades. Byron provides financial guidance and solutions throughout the Orange County marketplace, with the personal mission of helping local companies grow. Targeted industries and businesses include wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers, importers/exporters, professional services, medical, waste management, and non-profit organizations, to name a few. Beyond his professional commitments, Byron is deeply involved in community service, serving on the Board of Directors
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WFY Announces Nancy Van Lanen as New Estates & Trusts Tax Partner
Wright Ford Young & Co. is pleased to announce Nancy Van Lanen as our new Estates & Trusts Tax Partner. The firm provides tax, audit, estate & trust, and business consulting services to closely held companies, private foundations, family-owned businesses, and high net worth individuals. Nancy Van Lanen joined Wright Ford Young & Co. in November of 2020 as the Estates & Trusts Tax Director. Nancy has over 20 years of experience in tax compliance. She has extensive expertise providing high net worth clients and business owners with tax consulting, planning, and compliance for trusts, estates, and gifting. Prior to
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ASU 2016-13 Current Expected Credit Loss Effective for Private Companies in 2023
Carissa DeLuca, CPA, CFE Audit Manager ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, which covers the Current Expected Credit Loss model (also known as CECL), is effective for private companies for years beginning after 12/15/2022. The accounting standard is not just applicable to mortgage banks, but can also impact trade receivables, loan receivables and reinsurance receivables and more for companies in all industries. Previously, US GAAP required an “incurred loss” methodology for credit losses and loss recognition once probable. Under the old method, historic loss percentages were a common and appropriate method of measurement of credit losses. CECL will require
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Decoding the Menu: Navigating Meals Expenses Tax Deductibility in 2023 – 50% vs. 100%
As 2023 unfolds, it’s crucial for business owners and professionals to understand the ever-evolving landscape of tax regulations, especially when it comes to meal expenses. The deductibility of these expenses can significantly impact your bottom line. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the specifics of meals expenses tax deductibility for 2023, distinguishing between the 50% and 100% deduction rules, and offering insights to help you make informed financial decisions. The 0% Deduction Rule: Treating clients to an entertainment event, such as concert tickets, sports games, etc., are now 0% deductible since this came into effect with the 2018
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WFY’s Tax Department Welcomes Two New Hires
In the beginning of December, we welcomed two new hires to our tax department: Mary Sidhum and Matthew Herrera. WFY is pleased to have Mary and Matthew join our growing firm. Welcome to the WFY team! Mary Sidhum Mary Sidhum started with WFY in the beginning of December as our newest Tax Director. Mary has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and continued her education by receiving her Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden State University. After receiving her degrees, Mary has worked in public accounting for over 15 years. Outside of the office, Mary enjoys hiking, traveling, watching her
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