Joseph Chico | CPA / Partner
Joe, who has served as a dedicated Senior Manager at GYL, is a passionate champion for exceptional client service. He embodies our firm’s commitment to delivering tailored accounting and business solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Joe and his team expertly provide efficient and well-managed audit and attestation services to a diverse clientele across various industries, including for-profit, non-public companies, nonprofit organizations, manufacturing/distribution, and employee benefit plans.
Joe excels at cultivating strong client relationships, which facilitates seamless audits and allows him to provide valuable year-round insights on accounting and regulatory matters. As a primary point of contact for our clients, he effectively communicates their service needs and specific requests to the appropriate team members.
A key area of Joe’s expertise lies in the preparation of financial statements, including comprehensive footnote disclosures and regulatory supplemental information, for organizations ranging in size from $1 million to over $500 million in annual revenue. Internally, Joe is deeply committed to enhancing efficiency to ensure competitive audit fees. He achieves this by meticulously evaluating processes, developing practical work templates and guidelines, and consistently training staff in best practices for productive engagement performance.
Joe graduated from the University of La Verne with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in 2009. He earned his CPA license from the State of California in 2012 and is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Joseph’s Work Philosophy
“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.”
Samuel Johnson