Dichoso Group of Companies

09/06/2024

On September 5, 2024, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, pleaded guilty to all charges in his tax evasion case. He faces up to 17 years in prison and fines up to $1.3 million, according to Time Magazine. No individual is above the law.

Our CPA firm has successfully helped businesses and their owners identify, correct, reduce audit risk, and implement fraud-detection controls. Don’t waste your life building a successful business and throw it all away to prison.

Contact our nationally-recognized, award-winning CPA firm to help you comply with accounting and tax laws and regulations, and avoid investigations by the IRS Criminal Enforcement Unit. Visit us at www.dichosoandcompany.com.

08/15/2024

I wish to thank Mariane Labonete – “Ranked 17 of the Top 100 Filipinos to Follow on Linkedin” – for having me as guest speaker today in her inspiring professional accounting organization “Pfiloz”, with nearly 21,600 members and growing. It’s amazing meeting new connections and people from around the world! (8/15/24)

08/06/2024

“Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business.” [Steve Forbes]

Thank you Forbes and its President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Federle for bestowing me the honor of being Forbes’ “Americas Top 200 CPAs.” (August 1, 2024). The top of my achievement has arrived, along with this list. Thank you to all my firms’ clients, colleagues and friends who have also made this possible. Lastly, thanking the Lord for his blessings and HIS design fulfilled. [Van Gerard Dichoso, CPA].

Google the Forbes link below of “America’s Top 200 CPAs” article and the list of the rest of the 199 across the nation.

And thanking the media, press and community for these other recognitions:

“America’s Top 200 CPAs” – Forbes 2024
“Top 100 CPAs” – Los Angeles Business Journal (2022 and 2023)
Front Cover – Manila Up Magazine (8th Anniversary Issue, December 2023)
“5 Best CEOs of the Year” – Silicon Valley Review (November 2023 issue)
“Distinguished Alumnus of the Year” – UCLA PAA (2016)
“Asia’s CPA Superstar” – Philippine Times (2008)
“An Icon in the Philippine-American Community” – Manila-US Times (2007)
“An Account of Excellence” – In-Focus Magazine (2007)
“Outstanding Businessman of the Year” – PAMANA (2007)
“Twenty Most Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the US and Canada” – Fil-Am Image (2002)
“Who’s Who Among Filipino-Americans in California and Nevada” – NAFAA (2000)

08/06/2024

“Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business.” [Steve Forbes]

Thank you Forbes and its President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Federle for bestowing me the honor of being Forbes’ “Americas Top 200 CPAs.” (August 1, 2024). The top of my achievement has arrived, along with this list. Thank you to all my firms’ clients, colleagues and friends who have also made this possible. Lastly, thanking the Lord for his blessings and HIS design fulfilled. [Van Gerard Dichoso, CPA].

Click this Forbes link below of “America’s Top 200 CPAs” article and the list of the rest of the 199 across the nation.
https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-cpas/?sh=1442e549628e

And thanking the community and press for these other list of awards and recognitions:

“Top 100 CPAs” – Los Angeles Business Journal (2022 and 2023)
Front Cover – Manila Up Magazine (8th Anniversary Issue, December 2023)
“5 Best CEOs of the Year” – Silicon Valley Review (November 2023 issue)
“Distinguished Alumnus of the Year” – UCLA PAA (2016)
“Asia’s CPA Superstar” – Philippine Times (2008)
“An Icon in the Philippine-American Community” – Manila-US Times (2007)
“An Account of Excellence” – In-Focus Magazine (2007)
“Outstanding Businessman of the Year” – PAMANA (2007)
“Twenty Most Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the US and Canada” – Fil-Am Image (2002)
“Who’s Who Among Filipino-Americans in California and Nevada” – NAFAA (2000)

08/06/2024

“Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business.” [Steve Forbes]

Thank you Forbes and its President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Federle for bestowing me the honor of being Forbes’ “Americas Top 200 CPAs.” (New York City, August 1, 2024).

The top of my achievement has arrived. Thank you to all my firms’ clients, colleagues and friends who have also made this possible. Lastly, thanking the Lord for his blessings and HIS design fulfilled. [Van Gerard Dichoso, CPA].

Click this Forbes link below of “America’s Top 200 CPAs” article and the list of the rest of the 199 across the nation.

https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-cpas/?sh=1442e549628e

Adding as part of my various recognitions and awards. Thank you:

“America’s Top 200 CPAs” – Forbes 2024
“Top 100 CPAs” – Los Angeles Business Journal (2022 and 2023)
Front Cover – Manila Up Magazine (8th Anniversary Issue, December 2023)
“5 Best CEOs of the Year” – Silicon Valley Review (November 2023 issue)
“Distinguished Alumnus of the Year” – UCLA PAA (2016)
“Asia’s CPA Superstar” – Philippine Times (2008)
“An Icon in the Philippine-American Community” – Manila-US Times (2007)
“An Account of Excellence” – In-Focus Magazine (2007)
“Outstanding Businessman of the Year” – PAMANA (2007)
“Twenty Most Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the US and Canada” – Fil-Am Image (2002)
“Who’s Who Among Filipino-Americans in California and Nevada” – NAFAA (2000)

04/17/2024

“200 finest practicing CPAs in America, following almost a year of research to ensure this selection represents a new standard of excellence for the best in the profession...” [Forbes – April 15, 2024 issue]

I have reached the pinnacle of success in my profession. The greatest achievement is now permanently engrained in history books.

Recognized as one of the 200 finest CPAs in the nation, I am so honored receiving this most prestigious award and what more can I say but to thank all of you – clients, colleagues, associates and friends – for this once-in-a lifetime achievement. Most of all, I thank our Lord God Almighty for bestowing in me such graces and blessings throughout the years.

Thank you Forbes for selecting me among the "creme de la creme". Below is the link to the article, including the methodology of the one (1) year rigorous selection process by Forbes in selecting among thousands of CPAs across the United States.

I hope that all my friends are proud to see my name, Van Gerard Dichoso, a minority Filipino-American on this list amongst our white-dominated profession. (April 15, 2024)

01/12/2024

“The Silicon Review Magazine" is the world’s most trusted online and print community for business & technology professionals. Our community members include thought-provoking CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, IT VPs and managers, along with jillions of diverse IT professionals.”

Global readership from Fortune 500 companies to executive leaderships, “The Silicon Review” is the pre-eminent platform that shares innovative enterprise solutions …”

Thank you to its publishers for naming Van Gerard Dichoso as one of the “5 Best CEOs of the Year’! (November 2023 print and online version available).

Pls visit the link below for their write up. https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/van-gerard-dichoso-and-company-talks-about-trustworthiness-and-operating-with-high-integrity

10/11/2023

“I have no use for bodyguards, but I have very specific use for two highly trained certified public accountants.” [Elvis Presley]

Prestige, honor and integrity…what my professional credentials stand for. For the 2nd year in a row, I am named as one of the top CPAs in Los Angeles for 2023 by the Los Angeles Business Journal!

Thank you to all our clients, colleagues and friends for your trust and loyalty in me. [Van Gerard Dichoso, CPA]

08/22/2023

Accounting, Tax and Business Consulting continues to be the #1 “The Most Profitable Industries in 2023”, followed by the legal profession and oil and gas industry rounding the top 2 and 3. [Small Business Trends, April 2023] And Forbes has listed CPA firms as on their top of the list 20 most profitable industries (www.Forbes.com “Most Profitable Small Business).

Congratulations to the top 15 CPA firms who have made it to the “billion-dollar club” with Deloitte, PWC, Earnst & Young, KPMG and RSM as the top five, with Deloitte’s $27.3 billion in revenue (CPA Practice Advisor, August 2023 issue)

So why not consider an exciting and rewarding career as the most business trusted advisor with our accounting firm “Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc.”? We are actively hiring. Visit our website to learn about what we do and submit your applications.

02/02/2023

“Incredible things in the business world are never made by a single person, but by a team.” [Steve Jobs].

Since 2001, the Dichoso Group of Companies has serviced satisfying business clients from all over the world: Asia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and from many of the domestic states within the United States, including Puerto Rico. Our success is primarily attributed to the excellent staff and customer care we provide.

Beginning this January 2023, we are pleased to announce our continued expansion. Our CPA firm division “Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc” has just been approved by the Texas Secretary of State, and we now have a physical presence run by staff in City of San Antonio.

Our firm thanks all our clientele from around the world for their continued support, trust, and loyalty. Please visit our website for more information of our services: www.dichosoandcompany.com.

11/07/2022

Hello Friends and Colleagues:

On Wednesday, 11/9/22, I will be honored as an official honoree of the 2022 “Top 100 Accountants of Los Angeles” Awards, spearheaded by the Los Angeles Business Journal and in partnership with the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA), comprised of over 43,000 members who “are indisputably California’s finest CPAs, leading business and finance professionals, students and educators, dedicated to an unparalleled level of integrity” {CalCPA]. It will be held at the beautiful Intercontinental Downtown Los Angeles Hotel at 6pm.

I’m inviting you to attend for both support and networking among some of the finest accounting and finance professionals in our industry. I do not know what award category that I will receive, but I am only assuming because of my influential role as an Asian-minority (Filipino-American) co-owner of a TV and motion picture studio in Hollywood as well as a practicing CPA.

My confirmed guest include Ambassador Jose Mariano Castillo of Honduras; former California State Board of Accountancy Member Michael Schneider, CPA; Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon Dr. Gordon Schaye, MD and his wife Wachovia Bank Board Advisor Dr. Carmen, Phd; and Presidents & Board Members of various Chambers of Commerce and other CPA Societies. And of course, my family.

If you can make it, please do register at the link as soon as you can:

https://labusinessjournal.com/events/ta2022/

Attached is more information detailing the event.

09/09/2022

King Charles III of England has long been a staunched proponent of the accounting profession. In 2004, the then-Prince of Wales founded “Accounting for Sustainability” (A4S), to “inspire finance leaders to adopt sustainable and resilient business models” and “scale up action across the global finance and accounting community.”

“The Accounting for Sustainability Project, founded by Prince Charles, is challenging accountants to save the world by helping companies meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.” [Accounting Today, 9/2018]

The accounting profession throughout the world convey condolences to the Royal Family for the passing of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The global accounting industry looks forward to His Highness' leadership and continued support as the now King of England.

02/02/2022

Green – The color represents nature, growth, harmony, wealth and stability.

For nearly 22 years, the original lawn green shade logo of Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc. continues to be a natural fit as the most trusted business, accounting, audit and tax advisors towards a client’s business growth, stability and wealth. And with this new year 2022 upon us, we are more committed in harmonizing with nature as we “go more green”.

With more advancement in today’s secure technology, our clients from around the world can use e-commerce via our portal, 24 hours a day, and even sign and process documents on their mobile phones anytime and anywhere. Of course, you are still welcome doing the "traditional way" by visiting our lovely office. For more information about our services, visit us at www.dichosoandcompany.com.

10/13/2021

07/13/2021

Accounting is the lifeblood of any business, and running your own business is no joke. Even an independent, freelance consultant working from home may be deemed “in business”. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) small business and criminal investigations divisions are adding thousands of new tax enforcement employees. [Washington Post, June 2021]

Do you maintain questionable accounting practices like keeping two sets of “books”? Do you have high meals and entertainment business expenses? How about nonexistent to low corporate officer salaries? Why wait until an IRS Revenue Officer comes knocking at your door?

Let us help you identify high audit risk areas in your business and minimize your exposure to civil and/or criminal penalties. Our CPA firm has successfully represented clients undergoing audits with the federal, state, local and other agencies as well as assist in compliance with the myriad accounting and tax laws and regulations.

05/08/2021

We are not a multi-billion dollar CPA firm, but we sure act like one. Our Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc giveaway items like T-shirts, carryon bags, candies, pens, and writing pads are as enticing and demanding to many of our clients and staff. Here is a picture of our giveaway company caps in front of KPMG’s own candy box and cup giveaways. We are the “David” and KPMGs are the “Goliaths”, but regardless the company size, both of us provide the very best in customer care, trust and professionalism that our customers deserve.

04/07/2021

Our company branding kits. Investment in our image has really paid high dividends of client satisfaction, loyalty and trust over the years. We don't need to advertise because our clients do it for us via word-of-mouth accolades and outright referrals. We thank you.