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Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Withum is one of the nation’s largest accounting and advisory firms.

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We offer advisory, tax and assurance services to a wide range of industries in the Los Angeles business community. Our professionals create strategies to minimize tax exposure, streamline business processes and guide companies through transactions.

Los Angeles Service Specializations

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CA State and Local Tax Updates

Do you or your organization operate in multiple states? Do you own property in a variety of states? California State and Local Tax (SALT) laws are always changing and understanding the nuances of the states that you own or operate in is challenging. In these California resources, you’ll find just a dash of the most up-to-date details on rules and regulations as state and local tax changes happen by state!

California SALT Updates

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Partner In Charge

Christopher Passmore, CPA, MBA

Chris Passmore is a partner with over 20 years of experience in public and private accounting and also serves as the partner-in-charge of the Firm’s Los Angeles office. He specializes in assurance and business consulting services to emerging and middle-market companies. While Chris services a wide variety of clients, he has developed a reputation as an expert in working with technology companies, professional service firms, franchised businesses, and benefit plans.

He spent several years working with publicly and privately held businesses while working at a Big Four firm. Chris understands the accounting firm and client sides of running a business, having served as a corporate controller for a publicly held manufacturing company. As part of the Master’s program, Chris attended the prestigious Global Enterprise Management Program at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Chris is a member of a small group of CPAs who hold an advanced-level certificate for audits of 401(k) plans. This credential was established by the Employee Benefit Plans Audit Quality Center of the AICPA to distinguish those service providers committed to the employee benefit plan industry and adherence to DOL and IRS requirements.

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Kelsey Thomas Named Opus Connect’s 2025 Woman of the Year

This annual recognition honors a member who demonstrates exceptional commitment to the Opus Connect community through consistent participation, leadership and meaningful support of peers. Kelsey was recognized for her commitment to advancing the industry and its community through an M&A lens. Throughout her over 15-year career in public accounting, Kelsey has distinguished herself through seasoned…

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Linda Howard Named to Women in CX’s Awesome Women to Follow in CX List

Linda is an active member of Women in Client Experience, Women of Withum and the Association for Accounting Marketing’s Client Experience Circle. She believes in building networks and sharing best practices to strengthen client and team member service experiences. “Linda has been a driving force in shaping what a client experience program will look like at Withum….

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BINJE Names Marcus Dyer to 2026 Best Black Business Leaders List

Marcus draws on his law background to represent clients in commercial and tax disputes before state courts, Federal District Court and the United States Tax Court, frequently resolving matters through alternative dispute resolution rather than litigation. As an industry thought leader, Marcus contributes to a wide range of publications, helping businesses and individuals navigate high-risk…

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Withum Celebrated New Orange County Office With An Open House

The space, which officially opened in December 2025, offered guests sweeping panoramic views of the region as they toured the thoughtfully designed team collaborative spaces, modern amenities and community spaces that echo Withum’s culture and values. The striking backdrops of the Irvine business hub, Orange County canyons, San Joaquin Hills, Saddleback and San Bernardino Mountains…

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