Los Angeles Business Journal Names Two Withum Partners as Influential Leaders

Withum is proud to share that the Los Angeles Business Journal has named Chris Passmore and Aza Ghazaryan on their Thriving in their 40s list for 2023.

Chris and Aza smiling in a professional picture.

Christopher Passmore, CPA, MBA, specializes in assurance and business consulting services to emerging and middle-market companies and leads Withum’s Los Angeles office as the Partner in Charge. Chris services a wide variety of clients and specializes in working with technology companies, professional service firms, franchised businesses and employee benefit plans. His podcast, the Social Media CPA, addresses issues and trending topics for business leaders in a digestible manner.

Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Business Journal honored Chris as one of the area’s most impactful, influential and powerful leaders, and he was recognized by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as a Trusted Advisor.

Aza Ghazaryan CPA, MBA, is a tax partner with over 15 years of experience in helping businesses minimize their tax liability. She provides tax compliance and consulting services to partnerships and high-net-worth individuals and serves business clients in various industries, including real estate, technology, manufacturing, restaurants, professional services and not-for-profit.

Aza was included on the 2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence, and Top 100 Accountants lists.

The Los Angeles Business Journal honored leaders Thriving in their 40s in its December 18, 2023 edition.