Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert CPA Services in Irvine, CA
Wright Ford Young has been a trusted advisor to leading companies in Southern California for over 50 years. Based in Irvine, CA, we specialize in audit, tax, estate, and business consulting services for closely-held companies, family-owned businesses, and private foundations. Our unique No Surprises Execution approach ensures clients fully understand their finances and avoid costly surprises. With a Net Promoter Score of 92, we combine the agility of a local firm with the expertise of a national network through our MGI Worldwide affiliation.Our dedicated estate and trust tax department, one of the largest in the region, provides specialized solutions for complex tax matters. We prioritize proactive communication, delivering personalized service that consistently exceeds industry standards.
Services
Audit & Assurance Services
Tax Planning & Compliance
Business Consulting
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Estate & Trust Services
Wealth Management
Peer Review Services
International Tax Services
Succession Planning
Strategic Planning
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We maintain a Net Promoter Score of 92, reflecting exceptional client satisfaction.
- Our MGI Worldwide affiliation provides global resources with local service delivery.
- We offer the largest dedicated estate and trust tax department in Orange County.
- We audit over 100 employee benefit plans annually, exceeding industry standards.
- We commit 1% of annual revenues to local Orange County charities.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- California Society of CPAs
- PCAOB
- MGI Worldwide
- AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
What people say
Impeccable service
Proactive communication
Tax expertise
Timely delivery
Dedicated support
Services
Audit & Assurance Services
We deliver comprehensive audit and assurance services, including financial statement preparation, internal control evaluations, and benchmarking studies. Our team specializes in employee benefit plan audits, conducting over 100 annually with Department of Labor compliance. We combine industry-specific expertise with proactive risk management to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Tax Planning & Compliance
Our tax experts provide year-round planning and compliance solutions for corporations, partnerships, and international entities. Services include entity structuring, tax credit optimization, and multi-jurisdictional tax strategies. We specialize in minimizing liabilities while ensuring adherence to evolving federal and state regulations.
Business Consulting Services
We offer growth-focused consulting for business valuation, mergers & acquisitions, and operational efficiency. Our team facilitates strategic planning sessions and develops exit strategies tailored to family-owned businesses and private foundations.
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
As one of only 133 U.S. firms auditing over 100 plans annually, we ensure ERISA compliance and minimize DOL penalties. Our proprietary software streamlines audits while maintaining rigorous quality standards through bi-annual inspections.
Estate & Trust Services
Our dedicated estate and trust department provides tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, business succession planning, and fiduciary tax compliance. We specialize in complex estate tax filings and multigenerational wealth management for high-net-worth clients.
People
Robert Wright
Founder
Founded Wright Ford Young in 1973, Robert Wright established the firm's commitment to personalized service and technical excellence in accounting.
Cyndi LeBerthon
Audit Partner
Cyndi LeBerthon leads audit services with expertise in employee benefit plan audits and serves on the California Society of CPAs Peer Review Committee.
Andy Bautista
Tax Partner
Andy Bautista specializes in international tax compliance and strategic planning, guiding clients through complex cross-border transactions and regulatory frameworks.
Questions
What accounting services does Wright Ford Young offer?
We provide audit & assurance, tax planning, business consulting, employee benefit plan audits, estate & trust services, and wealth management solutions.
How does Wright Ford Young differ from other CPA firms?
We combine local service with global resources through MGI Worldwide, maintain a 92 NPS, and specialize in high-volume employee benefit plan audits.
Do you specialize in family business transitions?
Yes, we offer tailored succession planning and estate tax strategies specifically for family-owned businesses.
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in family-owned businesses, hospitality, private foundations, senior housing, technology, and professional services sectors.
Are your audit services compliant with regulatory standards?
We complete 100+ employee benefit plan audits annually and maintain PCAOB registration with clean peer review results.
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