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Chris Passmore Named Top Leader on Los Angeles Business Journal List for  Fourth Consecutive Year

As partner-in-charge of Withum’s Los Angeles office, Chris plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s growth on the West Coast. With nearly 25 years of experience in the profession, he specializes in assurance and business consulting services to emerging and middle-market companies. In addition to serving technology companies and professional services firms, Chris holds an advanced-level certificate in 401(k)…

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Kerra Diener Named as 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal Top 100 Accountant

Kerra Diener is a partner in Withum’s Los Angeles, CA office, advising multinational and multistate businesses on complex federal and state tax matters. Known for her specialized technical depth, she helps corporate and private clients across industries, including industrial and consumer products, real estate, theatre and entertainment and cannabis, with expertise spanning tax planning, compliance, M&A and consulting. The accolade…

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CalCPA Names Withum Leaders to 2026 NorCal Top 50 Accountants

Top 50 Accountant Honorees at Withum Brandon Yip Brandon Yip is a partner who leads Withum’s Technology and Emerging Growth Services Team in the San Francisco Bay Area. He focuses on advising public and private companies on audit, regulatory and transactional matters while helping innovation-driven organizations scale. Deeply connected to Northern California, he supports the region’s technology and life sciences ecosystem…

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Fortune Media and Great Place to Work Name Withum Among Best Workplaces in New York

Ranking at number 22 on the Large Business list, Great Place to Work recognized the Firm for its strong culture and team-centric approach, highlighting its distinctive benefits such as flexible schedules, childcare benefits and time off. The recognition also spotlighted Withum’s collaborative environment – prioritizing professional development, open communication, innovation and work-life balance, enabling team…

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Withum Champions Veteran Initiatives and Community Impact

Wreaths Across America For more than five years, Withum has been an active participant in the Wreaths Across America initiative, which is championed by the Firm’s Veterans Team Member Resource Group (TMRG) and the Not-for-Profit Services Team. Wreaths Across America (WAA), is a national nonprofit dedicated to remembering fallen service members, honoring those who serve…

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Steve Talkowsky Named NJBIZ 2026 Leader in Finance

As a respected leader, Steve was recognized for his impact on the Firm’s Tax Services Team, contributing to the practice’s growth, and for his strong commitment to the mentorship and development of the teams he leads. He serves clients with global operations, advising on business taxation matters with deep expertise in Subchapter C, S corporation and partnership taxation.  With a focus on making complex tax matters accessible, he is…

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ROI-NJ Names Withum Leaders to Annual Power List

Pat Walsh Pat Walsh, Managing Partner and CEO, has led numerous firmwide strategic initiatives focused on best practices, client experience and technology. He leads Withum’s national growth strategy and client service initiatives, with a focus on innovation, talent development and expanding the Firm’s advisory capabilities to meet clients’ evolving needs. Pat was recognized for his…

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Withum Recognized with Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™

As a people-first organization, the Firm offers a competitive Total Rewards benefits package with unique perks for Withum team members, recognizing wellness extends beyond baseline healthcare benefits. Withum is proud to be at the forefront of exceptional benefits that support team members’ health journeys. In addition to its traditional medical, dental and vision plans, the Firm offers supplemental benefits. These include an…

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Rochester Business Journal Names Withum Leaders on Accounting and Insurance 2026 Power List

Rich Wright Rich Wright is the Partner-in-Charge of Withum’s Buffalo, Rochester and Batavia offices, offering more than 30 years of public accounting experience and deep expertise in tax planning. He advises closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals and business owners on complex tax compliance and advisory matters across multiple industries. A strategic, people-focused leader, Rich plays…

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Forbes Names Thirteen Withum Leaders to Its Best-In-State CPAs List

Withum’s representation reflects the Firm’s collective power of people, reinforcing its position as a leading national advisory, tax and audit firm. From the East to the West Coast and representing a broad cross-section of services and industries, the Withum advisors listed reflect diverse expertise and leadership styles, united by a shared commitment to client and community service.  Withum’s 2026 Best-In-State CPAs New Jersey New…

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LA Times Names Two Withum Leaders on its Banking and Finance Visionaries List

About Aza Ghazaryan Aza Ghazaryan is a Tax Partner with over 20 years of experience serving as a trusted advisor to partnerships and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning and compliance. She advises clients across industries, including professional services, real estate, technology and not-for-profit. Aza has successfully guided clients and teams through complex regulatory changes, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, federal…

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Withum Launches Unified Client Collaboration Platform to Simplify Client Engagement Across the Service Lifecycle

ClientConnect consolidates traditionally disconnected client-facing tools into a single platform, reducing complexity across the engagement lifecycle—from request intake and document exchange to deliverables and payment. The solution reflects Withum’s continued investment in digital transformation while addressing the evolving expectations of today’s clients. ClientConnect features a modular architecture supported by native integrations and open APIs. Core components include request management, e-signatures,…

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