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Chester Ventura

CPA Partner

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Chester Ventura is a partner with over 20 years of experience in the accounting and audit profession.

Chester provides attestation services for privately held companies. He serves clients in various industries, including Industrial and Consumer Products and Employee Benefit Plans, servicing those with ERISA Spending Accounts.  

His strategic leadership has lent itself to continued growth for the Firm’s Industrial and Consumer Products practice area in the greater Los Angeles region. His breadth of experience includes helping Franchisors navigate the unique industry landscape. Additionally, Chester is involved with the Firm’s Professional Services practice, aiding clients in staying competitive by operating efficiently while nurturing relationships and maintaining profitability.  

Chester’s belief that accounting services should be treated as a collaboration between client and accountant enables him to support businesses in their evolution and development, regardless of the sophistication level of their in-house accounting. 

His industry expertise as a trusted advisor extends throughout the Los Angeles area, with regional recognitions for his vision and outstanding achievements in the industry and community. 

Industry Expertise

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Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.

Education:

  • BS, Accounting, California State University, Northridge

 

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
  • Member, ProVisors
  • Member, Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) – Los Angeles

 

Chester is involved in community initiatives and local outreach efforts. He is a Board Officer for Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), a Pilipino Outreach charity strengthening local communities for people of all backgrounds. Additionally, he is a member of ProVisors, a premier national networking organization for Trusted Advisors and the Association for Corporate Growth—Los Angeles 

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Thriving in Their 40s List by Los Angeles Business Journal named Chris Passmore and Chester Ventura in their list.
Withum Leaders Named on Thriving in Their 40s List by Los Angeles Business Journal

Chris Passmore, partner-in-charge of Withum’s Los Angeles office, is a dynamic business leader and driving force in the Firm’s strategic vision. As an accomplished CPA with nearly 25 years of experience, he specializes in assurance and business consulting for emerging and middle-market companies, with expertise in working with Technology companies, Professional Services, franchised businesses and Employee Benefit Plans. He advises clients…

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Withum is proud to share that the Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized Chester Ventura, Audit Partner, and Lilit Nersisyan, Audit Principal, on its Top 100 Accountants list for 2024.
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Withum Team Members on 2024 Top 100 Accountants List

Withum is proud to share that the Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized Chester Ventura, Audit Partner, and Lilit Nersisyan, Audit Principal, on its Top 100 Accountants list for 2024. Chester is a partner in Withum’s Los Angeles office and has over 20 years of experience providing attestation services for privately held companies. He serves…

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Chester Ventura Named Banking & Finance Industry Visionary by LA Times

Withum is proud to share that Chester Ventura, CPA, has been recognized by LA Times B2B Publishing as a Banking & Finance Industry 2024 Visionary. The list includes the top trusted advisors in the Los Angeles area who routinely rise to meet ongoing challenges and help create financial security. Chester is a partner in Withum’s…