Tax Services
Los Angeles, CA
Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Withum is one of the nation’s largest accounting and advisory firms.
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.
(818) 789 1179
Los Angeles Service Specializations
Assurance and Accounting
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Advisory
Audit Services
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!
Industries We Focus on in Los Angeles
Our seasoned professionals possess the industry expertise our clients need to grow and succeed. We offer insights and experience to keep you informed and to help you achieve your financial goals.
Beyond the Region
- Inside Public Accounting Top 100 Firms – 22nd Largest Nationally
- Accounting Today Top 100 Firms – 22nd Largest Nationally
- Great Place to Work® – Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents and Women
- Vault Top 25 Accounting Firm
Partner In Charge
Christopher Passmore, CPA, MBAChris 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.
Los Angeles Leadership
Withum in the News
Withum Announces 2026 Firmwide Leadership Transitions
This next generation of leaders step forward at a pivotal time for the Firm, bringing the technical expertise and strategic perspective needed to navigate continued growth, rapidly advancing technology and an ever-evolving industry landscape. Grounded in the Withum Way mentality, they will shape what’s ahead while preserving the culture that remains central to how the…
Withum Names Eighteen New Partners
Introducing Our 18 New Partners
Withum’s Columbia Office Welcomes Greater Baltimore
Withum team members, clients and community leaders, including representatives from Howard County and the Central Maryland Chamber, came together to mark the official “door opening” on the new location. The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the evening, which featured citations presented by community leaders welcoming Withum to the Columbia region and recognizing its strong ties to the…
Nadia Matthie Appointed as Chair of the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel
The AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel was formed to protect the public interest and agree on key plan issues by leveraging the knowledge of leaders in the employee benefit plan industry. Nadia’s deep expertise makes her a valuable asset to help further the panel’s mission as Chair of the group. Nadia has more than…
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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