Brian Yujuico, CPA

Assistant Vice President

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PROFILE

Brian Yujuico has nearly 20 years of extensive experience in both public and private industry accounting and auditing. Recognized as a 20 Under 40 Top Influencer by CPA Practice Advisor, Brian’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing accounting and auditing practices and supporting professionals.

Brian spent the first 12 years of his career at PwC, where he excelled in the assurance practice, serving a diverse portfolio of both public and privately held clients. His role involved complex audit engagements and provided him with a robust understanding of various industry sectors and regulatory environments. Brian also served in PwC’s Chief Auditor Network within its National Quality Organization. In this capacity, he advised audit engagement teams nationwide on auditing methodology and best practices, contributing to the development and implementation of key audit quality initiatives. Brian also played a pivotal role in facilitating numerous technical training programs, helping to elevate the firm’s overall audit quality and compliance standards.

After transitioning from PwC, Brian spent four years in a technical accounting role at Pacific Life, a Fortune 500 financial services company. There, he led significant implementations of Accounting Standard Updates issued by the FASB, managing large-scale projects that required intricate coordination and strategic oversight. His efforts in this role helped ensure the company’s adherence to evolving accounting standards and enhanced its financial reporting processes.

In addition to his extensive public accounting background, Brian currently leads CPAClub’s assisted entrepreneurship model. This innovative approach supports talented CPAs in pursuing independent careers with reduced risk, empowering them to leverage their expertise while benefiting from a supportive infrastructure.

EXPERIENCE
  • CPAClub, Vice President, 2023 – Present
  • Pacific Life, Accounting Policy Director, 2019 – 2023
  • PwC, Chief Auditor Network, 2017 – 2019
  • PwC, Various Audit Roles, 2007 – 2017
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
  • CPA, California
  • AICPA Member
  • CalCPA Member
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
  • CPAClub Members Captain
  • CPA Practice Advisor 20 Under 40 Top Influencer
  • CalCPA Accounting Principles & Assurance Services State Committee Member
SPECIALTIES
  • U.S. GAAS Audits
  • PCAOB Audits
  • SSARS Engagements
  • Quality Management
  • Regulatory Matters
  • Training
  • Managed Accounting
  • Technical Advisory
EDUCATION
  • University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Minor in Philosophy

Favorite Adventure

Exploring the many provinces of the Philippines and learning more about my family’s origins.

Favorite Event

Usher headlining at Staples Center with Kanye West as his opener circa 2003. Both are still very entertaining (in their own right) to this day!

Favorite Sports

I love playing and watching basketball and golf. Football, both college and pro, is also up there in terms of favorite sports to watch.

Favorite Book

Wooden - A lifetime of observations and reflections on and off the court. As a basketball player and now a coach for my sons, John Wooden shares many lessons that apply to the game and life.

Favorite Vacation

Our honeymoon in Costa Rica is still one of my top vacations ever. Pura Vida!
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