MOMENTUM
Embracing Excellence Together
As we quickly approach the end of 2024, there are many accomplishments to reflect on from the last quarter alone. I am immensely proud of the Firm’s dedication and perseverance, which are integral to our achievements and have continued to propel us forward every quarter.
Last quarter, we dedicated substantial time to enhancing our team’s capabilities through various training sessions focused on key areas such as skill development, professional growth, and industry knowledge. These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to empowering our employees and fostering continuous internal growth
As we head into the final months of 2024, we will continue to build on this momentum, ensuring that our training and development initiatives remain a central part of our firm’s growth. Our Firm is soon about to hit a huge milestone with our 55th anniversary After 55 years of continuously improving our services, and remaining committed to quality and client success, we can celebrate all our accomplishments with gratitude.
In the months ahead, we’ll continue to drive forward with the same determination that has defined Vasquez for over five decades. I invite you to join us in celebrating this incredible milestone, as we look toward an even brighter future together.
Cheers, Gilbert R Managin
Happy Anniversary!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication, you are an inspiration to us all.
LOS ANGELES
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Linda Narciso
Eden Marfori
Arcely Peran
Cristy Canieda
Elisa Stilwell
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Cher Jiang
Suzette Wenseslao
Carlos Cruz
Jovel De Guzman
Tonette Santillan
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Pam Tolentino
Emer Fabro
Joanne Jung
Jake Waggoner
Barbz Lascona Arianne Alba
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Denice Abrenica
Maggie Guardado
Mary Tanglao
PHILIPPINES
6 4 3
Scyla Gacis
Nice Cañeda
Vea Ricaborda
Ron Aceron
Madela Zafra
Katlyn Sta. Rita
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Krista Cañeda
Maylene San Lorenzo
Ces Curameng
Erlyn Olan
Rose Luteriña
Irish Navarro
Camille Sahirul
Glayn Fermin
Joanne Licmuan
Jana Panahon
Ron Cabrera Jr.
Frances Dela Chica
Jackilyn Reformado
Lady Salvatera
Yancy Batalla
Mary Grace Reprado
Jerame Sarmiento
Dimple Escabarte
Leah Zaldua
Happy Birthday!
We wish you joy and prosperity in the year ahead.
LOS ANGELES
OCT
Mary Tanglao
Danica De Ocampo
Melissa Ojeda
Elisa Stilwell
Gil Vasquez
Cassandra Bae
NOV
DEC
Cheng Portugal
Eva Aquije
Rhoda Dollaga
Cher Jiang
Denice Abrenica
Anshul Verma
PHILIPPINES
OCTOBER
Vea Ricaborda
Aryana Martinez
Kenneth Lopez
Lloyd Losanta
Germaine Sakiwat
Frances Verastigue
Jeanine Gayla
Jennifer Magpantay
Davina Sumalinog
Maylene San Lorenzo
Ron Cabrera Jr.
Kathlene Dauan
Marielle Dionisio
Kaith Ramores
Junel Tamayao
Hope Pedranza
Alyssa Lerida
Dimple Escabarte
Lovely Francisco
PHILIPPINES
NOVEMBER
Jonalie Lepon
Joy Moran
Jess Mojello
Lamsey Sison
Teresa Sarmiento
Katrina Martinez
Maricar Estolonio
Marylyn Carlos
Jana Panahon
Myrene Dimasacat
Christine Tupas
DECEMBER
MG Cahucom
Cristhel Rulona
Ericka Fernandez
Joana Lora
JK Caminero
Remi Castillo
Shiela Francisco
Rubilyn Latorino
Krista Cañeda
Erlyn Olan
Jackilyn Reformado
Donna Vitalista
Lucille Bessitt
Athena De Jesus
Marjorie Custodio
Rai Lemence
Pamie Timtiman
Jonalyn Bueno
NEWBORNS
Wishing you all endless joy and happiness as you begin this exciting new chapter!
Welcome Paul Caleb and Edmund Cael Alingasa!
Parents: Brian Alingasa and Eileen Kissel Bacaltos
Hi baby Quincy Patalinghug!
Parents: Kriezl Mae Patalinghug and Ed-Lorenze Patalinghug
Hello Marian Carmilla Ramos!
Parents: Katrina Targa-Ramos and Ralph Ramos
Los Angeles
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UnidosUS 2024
July 2024 | MGM Grand Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada
Vasquez is proud to once again sponsor and attend the UnidosUS Annual Conference. The event is renowned for addressing critical topics such as closing the Latino homeownership gap and expanding access to affordable healthcare. Vasquez is deeply committed to supporting initiatives that empower the Latino community.
LALCC Biz Expo 2024
July 2024 | Sheraton Fairplex Suites and Conference Center | Pamona, California
Vasquez sponsored the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce’s (LALCC) Biz Expo. The event brought together over 1,000 attendees and hundreds of businesses, offering opportunities for networking, growth, and collaboration. As a longtime partner of LALCC, Vasquez remains committed to empowering the Latino business community.
Catalina Summer Outing
July 2024 | Santa Catalina Island, California
The Vasquez LA Team celebrated an unforgettable annual summer outing on Catalina Island! The team was filled with excitement for a day of relaxation, adventure, and team bonding. These activities provide an opportunity for team members to connect outside the office, build stronger relationships, and recharge for the busy months ahead.
View the video here
Thomas Saenz’s 15th Anniversary in MALDEF
August 2024 | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes | LA, California
Vasquez celebrates the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) event honoring Thomas Saenz’s 15 years as President and General Counsel. Throughout his tenure, Saenz has played a pivotal role in advancing Latino civil rights and promoting social justice.
HR TRAINING
August 2024 | Glendale Office, California
Vasquez LA Team held a 2-day HR Training facilitated by Vasquez Philippine Office’s HR Director Ces Curameng. It covered a range of HR topics aimed at enhancing the skills of our team leaders. We are committed to empowering our leaders with the tools and mentorship they need to inspire and support their teams in achieving great success.
NCPACA Convention 2024
August 2024 | The Westin | New York City, USA
Vasquez proudly sponsored the National Council of PhilippineAmerican Canadian Accountants (NCPACA) Convention, where our partner, Tonette Santillan, presented on Strategic Growth Through Offshoring and Outsourcing from our Vasquez Advantage office in the Philippines. This gathering of accountants, business leaders, and finance professionals fostered insightful discussions on embracing new technologies to navigate today’s evolving business and risk landscapes.
Philippines Government Audit Training
August 2024 | Ascott Hotel | Makati, Philippines
AltaMed 55th Anniversary Gala Noche de Salud y Arte
September 2024 | Beverly Wilshire | Beverly Hills, California
, Gilbert R. Va rating the 55th A he evening was m g speeches from distinguished leaders, including The Honorable Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, Secretary Xavier Becerra – the first Latino to lead the Department of Health and Human Services – and Senator Alex Padilla, the first Latino U.S. Senator to represent California. We are proud to celebrate this significant milestone with AltaMed, whose commitment to advancing healthcare access and equity for all is truly commendable.
Q: How long have you been with V + Co.?
A: 5 years and 6 months.
Q: What do you like best about working for V + Co.?
A: The people. I have the pleasure of working with highly competent individuals who have a set of values and goals like mine. Additionally, V + Co. supports an environment of continuous learning that helps me grow as a professional.
Q: Do you have a motto or personal mantra that you follow?
A: It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: Play with my Dog and play tennis
Jason Tagasa
MANAGER - IT AUDIT
LOS ANGELES
Q: What is one skill you’d love to learn?
A: Learn a new language, Spanish or Japanese.
Q: What, if anything, are you currently binge-watching? Or reading?
A: Ted Lasso, Dexter, and Running Man
Q: What’s on your bucket list?
A: Watch Wimbledon Open live, meet Roger Federer!
Q: What are the 3 places that you would like to travel to?
A: Switzerland, Japan, and New Zealand
Q: What are 3 words that best describe you?
A: Optimist, Reliable, and Curious
Madela Zafra
ASSOCIATE MANAGER - AUDIT PHILIPPINES
Q:Howlonghaveyoubeen withV+Co.?
A:I’vebeenwithVasquezfornearlythree years,andIwillbecelebratingmy anniversarythisOctober.
Q:Whatdoyoulikebestaboutworking forV+Co.?
A:Oneofthegreatestgiftsthatremote workhasgivenmeasamotheristime.Asa newmom,Iwanttobepresentforallmy child’simportantmomentsandmilestones
Workingfromhomeenablesmetobalance workandfamilyresponsibilitiesmore effectively,allowingmetotailormy schedulestomeetmychild’sneeds
Q:Doyouhaveamottoorpersonal mantrathatyoufollow?
A:Ilivebythemantra“Youarenotdefined byhowfastyougettowhereyouwantto be,buthowhappyandcontentedyouare whenyougetthere”
Q:Whatdoyouliketodoinyourfree time?
A:Ienjoystayingbusywithreadingnovels, binge-watchingKDramas,andcooking For me,cookingisawaytounwindandexpress mylove.
Q:Whatisoneskillyou’dlove tolearn?
A:Oneday,Ihopetolearnhowtobakea cake.
Kimberlene Perez
ASSOCIATE - ACCOUNTING PHILIPPINES
From an early age, I was drawn to the dynamic world of martial arts, Taekwondo. My journey began when I accompanied my sibling to training sessions. The moment I stepped onto the mat, I felt an electric thrill course through me, igniting a passion I never knew existed I vividly remember turning to my mother and asking her to enroll me. That spark transformed my life.
Training was exhilarating, and I found immense joy in being referred to as a "super white belt" during training and sparring sessions It was a title that came with a sense of pride; my peers and instructors believed I possessed more skill than a typical novice. This encouragement motivated me to push myself through my limits.
Aftertrainingforayearandahalf,Ifinallytookmyfirstever promotion test to become a yellow belter The preparation was intense and required dedication, but I was determined to rise to the occasion. Alongside my personal growth, I had the privilege of representing my school in various events, including the Southern Tagalog Regional Meet (STACAA), a stepping stone to the prestigious Palarong Pambansa Competing at these events has been both an honor and a source of motivation, which added a new layer of excitement to myTaekwondojourney
While winning medals is often seen as the ultimate goal in sports, I've come to realize that Taekwondo is aboutsomuchmorethanthat.WhenI’monthemat,It teaches me valuable life lessons – about self-control, courtesy, indomitable spirit, perseverance, and integrity. For me, Taekwondo is not just only a martial art, It shaped my character and influenced how I approach challenges in both my personal and professional life. Taekwondo is a journey of selfdiscovery.
It taught me that success is not only defined by the medals you win or how great you are in the dojang (training hall), but also by being the greater version of yourself.
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Accurate financial management is the backbone of a successful nonprofit organization. Transparent and reliable financial reporting ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and fosters trust among donors, funders, and stakeholders Utilizing financial data to make informed decisions enables nonprofits to optimize their impact and allocate resources effectively
12 Ways to Streamline Your Online Life
There is one challenge many of us face with technology: how to get the most out of it without letting it overwhelm us. How to keep things simple but powerful.
Focus on the essential
It’s important to take some time to think about what’s essential to your tech work (and play). What do you really need? What gives you the most benefit for your time? What’s not so essential? What takes up a lot of time without making much of an impact? What gives you the most enjoyment? If you can identify the activities, sites and software that is most essential to you, you can eliminate or at least reduce the non-essential. And from then on, focus almost exclusively on what’s essential. This applies to your work tasks as well – what tasks are extremely essential? Focus on doing those each day.
Do one thing at a time
This is very hard when it comes to tech. We live in a multitasking world. If you are like most people, your browser has a dozen tabs open at once, and you are switching between reading and email and work and texts and social media. But it doesn’t have to be this way. While there’s nothing wrong with having multiple tabs open, or work with multiple devices, it can be very helpful to focus on one task at a time. Have 10 tabs open, but do one tab at a time until you’re done, then close it and move on to the next, and so on If you’re going to text, just focus on the texts If you’re going to email, just focus on your emails. Sure, you can do more than that at once, but it adds to the stress of your day and constantly switching between things decreases your effectiveness. Practice doing one thing at a time and you’ll find your work to be much more peaceful
Have periods of disconnectedness
Even if you do most of your work online, it is extremely useful (and calming) to close your browser and just work offline for a while. This allows you to get much more done, because there’s no temptation to go check something else “just for a second ”
Don’t live in your inbox
Email is everything to many people. It’s communication, it’s a task list, it’s where you do your work, it’s your organization system. But if you work from your inbox, you are constantly being interrupted by new messages. Get your task list out of your inbox. Do email only at pre-appointed times. Do your work with your email closed.
Schedule your instant messaging time
Same thing applies to instant messaging If you have your messaging program open all the time it encourages people to interrupt you whenever they want, instead of valuing your time. If messaging is important to your work, then schedule meetings, or have certain times of the day when you’re available for instant messaging and tell your colleagues and friends about it. Have it for a limited amount of time and then end it.
Turn off notifications
Again, email, texting, messaging and other notifications encourage interruptions and multitasking. Instead, turn everything off so that you check your email when you choose, not when others decide to send you something.
Set limits on what you do
For example, check email just twice a day. Write emails of only 5 sentences or less. Only check social media once a day. Only respond to 4 messages on your favorite forum. Or whatever works for you. Limits force you to choose the essential, instead of trying to do everything.
Create a morning routine
Morning routines can be a great way to start your day effectively, which carries over to the rest of the day The same concepts apply to tech Set up a routine so that you can work through critical tasks one at a time and be sure that everything is finished.
Create a weekly routine
Also consider setting up routines for different days of the week. Check a certain site or inbox once a week, for example, instead of every single day.
Clear out your inbox
Clearing out your inbox is a very calming thing. It also prevents the overwhelming feeling of having hundreds of emails in your inbox – some read and some not.
Pare down your feeds
The need to go through multiple feeds every day can be very stressful and time consuming. Consider reducing the number of feeds, one stage at a time if necessary, until you get down to the essential feeds Then it will take just a few minutes each day to scan through your feeds, pick out the few articles you would like to read, and mark the rest as read. Much simpler.
Simplify filing
Many of us are compulsive digital filers, in order to keep things organized. If you have a number of folders and subfolders, you may find yourself spending time each day filing emails and other information. What an effort! Consider reducing the number of folders and/or archiving information instead. With search capability, it takes seconds to find something.
By eliminating your digital distractions and clutter, you can bring calm and focus to your online activities. And who couldn't use a little more of that in his or her life?
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, to honor the contributions of Hispanic Americans.
ALL SAINTS’ DAY
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VETERANS DAY
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RIZAL DAY
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