Our Team

Paul Joo, CPA

PJoo@PaulJooCPA.com (714) 537-1200

Mr. Paul S. Joo, CPA, is the owner and general manager of the firm. He studied accounting at UCLA graduating in 1988. After graduation, he spent several years working as a Senior Auditor at various accounting firms including PriceWaterhouse Coopers, one of the world's largest professional accounting firms, where he acquired invaluable consulting skills working with many successful corporate owners. As part of these engagements, he witnessed the positive influence of his services on his clients as their businesses prospered. This hands-on business experience prepared him to be a successful entrepreneur in his own accounting firm, Paul S. Joo, CPA Accountancy Corporation which he established in December, 2005 in Garden Grove, California.

As a result of his expert knowledge and prudent character, the firm has experienced tremendous growth since opening. In November 2010, the practice expanded through the opening of a second branch office in Brea, CA. This enabled the firm to service a broader client base including clients located in Northern Orange County. The firm services a wide range of clients from many different industries, domestic and foreign, including but not limited to manufacturers, labor union chapters, non-profit entities, wholesalers and retailers and for profit schools.

Mr. Joo has been frequently invited to speak on various tax topics including Gift and Estate planning and Real Estate taxes in seminars and local attorneys' BAR associations meetings. Mr. Joo is also pursuing a Masters' degree in Taxation at Golden Gate University. Mr. Joo has been a CPA since 1996.

Frank Rawson, CPA

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Mr. Rawson, CPA has held his CPA license since 1983. He started in public accounting with Kenneth Leventhal & Company, a national CPA firm specializing in real estate related activities, working in both the auditing and tax departments as well as on consulting engagements. He has also held controllership and financial management positions for several medium sized businesses included a real estate syndicator and construction contractor. He previously has his own practice for ten years in Orange County working with small and medium sized businesses. This background provides him with a broad prospective from which to advise on auditing, accounting and tax matters.

Mr. Rawson earned his B.A. in Economics from Stanford University in 1973 and has completed significant post graduated work in accounting and taxation at California State University, Long Beach and California State University, Fullerton.

Wendy Brown, CPA

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Before working with the firm in 2007, Ms. Brown has been an accounting consultant. This experience has enabled her to have the additional exposure to working within the internal accounting functions of a company. She has done this through various projects including interim controllerships, internal auditing and Sarbanes Oxley compliance procedures. In conjunction with her continued audit and tax preparation projects, she brings a valuable knowledge base to assist clients in their business ventures.

In 1989, Mrs. Brown graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a B.S. degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting. Since then she has worked with various large local firms in both the audit and tax departments, focusing on small to midsized companies in the privately held and publicly traded sectors as well as non-profit entities. She also functions as an accounting resource and business consultant, assisting with year-end planning, business valuations and mergers & acquisitions. She has been a CPA since 1994.

Wendy says, "I enjoy problem solving and identifying areas that I can be of assistance to help clients become more efficient and effective in order to enhance their business success. I appreciate the opportunity to be "in partnership" with clients and provide the accounting expertise needed to streamline operations to increase profitability, as well as manage the financial aspect of their business.

During audit engagements I am always looking for ways to enhance internal control and improve operations with the intention of safeguarding assets and promoting sound business practices.

There is nothing more satisfying to me than to see a company succeed and know that I played a small part in that. I would like to continue to help my clients succeed.”

JaeJin Jung

JaeJin@PaulJooCPA.com (714) 537-1200

Mr. Jung obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy at California State University, Long Beach in July 2008. After his graduation, he began his first accounting career at the Paul Joo, CPA office right after his graduation. He has shown his proficiency in many accounting and tax software combined with practical business knowledge, which is mostly sought by small business owners to look for a successful accountant. During his busy tax seasons, he interviewed and processed hundreds of individual and corporate tax returns. Many clients were satisfied by his “business sense” attitude, understanding their hearts and sacrifices in running a small business.

Throughout his schooling, he has developed a broad, practical knowledge in accounting and small business industry. During his college years, he was the member of Beta Alpha Psi & Accounting Society. His volunteer works include many team auditing projects on numerous corporations and community activities including helping students' income tax returns on an annual basis.

He speaks English and Korean fluently. Currently, he is studying to pass CPA exam.

Jay says, “I have been working for Paul S. Joo, CPA firm since December 2008 and truly fortunate to be a member of. I primarily focus on accounting and tax preparation services for businesses and individuals. I truly enjoy to help clients with the preparation of their personal and corporation income tax returns and happy to find creative solutions for my clients' problems. As a team member of Paul S. Joo, CPA firm, I am very proud of our achievements when our clients say, "Thanks, I really appreciate all of your help". I pride myself on being a trusted business advisor for my clients and not just their accountant."

Helen Kim, E.A. (Enrolled Agent)

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Ms. Helen Kim obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with Magna Cum Laude in Montclair State University. After graduation, she worked for Daewoo International Inc. in New Jersey. At Daewoo, she was a vital team member of the special project team that was established to prepare documents for Internal Revenue Service audit. Moving to California, she has earned diverse accounting experiences by working for various private companies. She has been working at our office since March 2010. Many of clients appreciated her for her positive, honest and diligent work attitude. She also speaks English and Korean fluently. She already passed CPA and EA exam.

Helen says, “Working at the Accounting office is not just working with numbers. It is more likely developing personal relationship. Talking and listening with my clients is more important than just calculating and getting correct numbers. It is great that I can listen to my client's problem and actually share my knowledge with my client to find a way to solve the problem. I will expand my knowledge to be able to help my client's various situations.”

Se Hyeong Park

SePark@PaulJooCPA.com (714) 537-1200

Mr. Se Hyeong Park is the accounting assistant at Paul Joo CPA. He has a Bachelors degree in Economics from University of California, Irvine. After he graduated in 2010, he was an accounting intern at a local accounting office. Currently, he is taking accounting classes to prepare for CPA exam.

Se Park says, “I was really impressed that our practice is so relationship focused with our customers. We care and treat them like family. Through that, I can guarantee that our work by all staff to customers is very professional and accurate. As an assistant in my practice, I see a lot of opportunities to learn and do a variety of different works in here.”