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Young Ko, CPA

Principal

Encino

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Biography

Young Ko is a Principal in Cerity Partners’ Encino office and a member of the Tax and Accounting Advisory team. He provides tax advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and their closely held businesses, with a primary focus on the real estate industry. His experience includes strategic tax planning, entity structuring, transaction advisory, and tax compliance services for real estate sponsors and investors, including private equity funds.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Young worked at leading public accounting firms, where he provided tax advisory and compliance services to a broad range of real estate clients.

Outside of work, Young enjoys staying active through basketball, exploring new cuisines, and traveling with family and friends.

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Education

  • B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the California State University, Fullerton

Highlights

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPAs

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