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July 2025 | Caesar’s Forum | Las Vegas, NV
The Vasquez team was honored to sponsor and join the 2025 Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Convention.
Founded by our Managing Partner and Founder, Gilbert R Vasquez, ALPFA continues to be a cornerstone for leadership, mentorship, and opportunity within the Latino professional community. We are proud to support an organization that shares our commitment to empowering future generations of leaders.
August 2025 | Universal Studios Hollywood | Los Angeles, CA
August 2025 | The Westin Bellevue | Bellevue, WA
As a sponsor and participant of the 2025 National Council of Philippine American Canadian Accountants (NCPACA) Convention, the Vasquez team joined accounting and finance professionals for three days of learning, networking, and collaboration. Our Partners also took part in the program, sharing insights on workforce models and tax updates
Vasquez was proud to sponsor and attend the 2025 California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) Tardeada, a celebration of community, art, and the ongoing fight for civil rights. The event brought together advocates and allies dedicated to expanding access to justice for all Californians.
October 2025 | Fresno, CA
Our clients’ success is our priority. Our team met with a client over lunch to exchange ideas and strengthen our partnership.
October 2025 | Luminaria’s Restaurant | Monterey Park, CA
As a sponsor and attendee of the Alma Family Services 50th Anniversary Gala, the Vasquez team joined community leaders in celebrating five decades of Alma Family Services’ impactful, community-centered service across Los Angeles County.
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We are honored to be named among the 2025 INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Top 300 CPA Firms, a recognition of meaningful growth. Each year, IPA ranks the top 500 CPA Firms in the U.S. based on net revenue, providing a comprehensive view of the profession –from the Big 4 to emerging leaders. The rankings reflect both organic growth and strategic expansion, offering insight into how firms are responding to evolving market conditions and client needs.
We are proud to be recognized in the GPMG Global Top 100 Awards under the category “Excellence in Accounting, Audit, and Tax Services – United States.” The Global 100 celebrates organizations that demonstrate world-class leadership and achievement across industries. This recognition underscores our dedication to delivering quality service and lasting value to the clients and communities we serve.
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With a stable, experienced team, we provide continuity and deep insight into our clients’ operations, helping them manage risk, ensure compliance, and build resilience in an evolving digital landscape.
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Let’s be honest, most of us don’t have time for hour-long meditations or weekend retreats to “reconnect.” But tiny tweaks? Five-minute habits? That we can do.
Your emotional core – aka your baseline mood, resilience, and self-awareness – isn’t fixed. It’s flexible, buildable, and can absolutely be strengthened through daily choices. And the best part? It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Neuroscience confirms that small, consistent behaviors can rewire the brain, improving emotional regulation and lowering reactivity over time. This is what keeps you grounded when the group chat explodes or the dog throws up on your laptop.
Try a few of these tiny-but-mighty shifts:
Name it to tame it. Once a day, pause and name what you're feeling. Not “fine.” Try “tired but hopeful” or “nervous with a side of excitement.” This simple habit increases emotional intelligence and self-regulation. The 90-second breath reset. When stress hits, take 6 deep breaths. That's it. Deep breathing lowers cortisol and interrupts spirals before they start.
Build a ‘win streak.’ Each morning, do one thing that makes you feel competent – make your bed, send that email, drink water. Start the day in motion. Turn “ugh” into “ha.” When something goes sideways, say it out loud with dramatic flair. “Ah yes, the printer gods have cursed me again!” Humor = emotional distance. Set a 9 PM no-scroll zone. Even 30 minutes without doomscrolling before bed can ease nighttime anxiety and help your brain wind down. Make transitions intentional. Between work and home or task to task, try a ritual. One song. A stretch. A glass of water. It helps your brain shift gears and reduces buildup. Create a ‘micro joy’ menu. List 5 tiny things that lift you. A cold drink. Your favorite playlist. A 3-minute dance party. Use as needed.
These microhabits are simple, manageable ways to support and strengthen your emotional core every day. They can help you feel more grounded and resilient in the moment and work well alongside any other forms of support you might be using. Think of them as practical daily boosts that complement your overall well-being journey.
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