17. PODCAST: HOW AI WILL TRANSFORM ACCOUNTANTS: FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR CAREER INSIGHT ON THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTING IN THE AGE OF AI.
18. VASQUEZ + COMPANY: TRUSTED CPA SUPPORT FOR PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS LEARN HOW WE PARTNER WITH FOUNDATION LEADERS TO PROTECT PURPOSE AND STRENGTHEN IMPACT.
19. TURN OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES INTO AN ADVANTAGE LEARN HOW THE VASQUEZ ADVANTAGE TRANSFORMS COMPLEX DEMANDS INTO EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SUPPORT.
A Focused Beginning
Sincerely,
Gilbert R. Vasquez Managing Partner
Happy Anniversary!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
You are an inspiration to us all.
LOS ANGELES
Lani Santos
Melissa Ojeda 9 19
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Jay Toledo
Daniel Espindola
Eileen Usi
Sam Tolentino
PHILIPPINES
Angeli Presto 6
5
4
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Marilin Angeles
Jemimah Maclang
Cathy Muñoz
Georgina Angel
Marc Bauzon
3
Jay De Guzman
Lei Alzaga
Angelika Gregorio
Cristhel Rulona
James Villamejor
Mark Lloyd Gaviola
Mary Grace Cahucom
Mikaella Sambajon
Renaliza Talagtag
2
Alvin Garcia
Donna Jane Tolentino
Jimme Balatico
Kenneth Hernandez
Abegail Cajayon
Clarice Atienza
Lovely Bonan
Myrene Dimasacat
Rex Dicos
1
Jong Cortez III
Ken Pacis
Happy Birthday!
We wish you joy and prosperity in the year ahead.
LOS ANGELES
JAN
Arianne Alba
Cathy Muñoz
Eden Marfori
Francis Roque
Cid Conde
Cristy Canieda
Georgina Angel
Geli Matondo
Eileen Usi
Marilin Angeles
Jake Waggoner
Jay Toledo
Maggie Guardado
Yvette Sibal
FEB
Carlos Cruz
Daniel Espindola
Jason Tagasa
Kimberly Bejec
Laura McLaughlin
Marc Bauzon
PHILIPPINES
JAN
John Laurence Cabaces
Kiessel Bacaltos
Kristel Dunuan
Lori Gumansing
Madela Zafra
Ron Aceron
Shannah Gorgonia
PHILIPPINES
FEB
Abegail Cajayon
Alvin Garcia
Caitlin Manila
Camille Silang
Gevelyn Javier
Jimme Balatico
Joram Panahon
MAR
Angeli Presto
Charlotte Castillo
Jacob Mendoza
Jim Tagimacruz
Matt Montoya
Kelly Teja
Mitch Dichoso
Queenie Cortes
Rose Luteriña
Sheila-Ann Soriano
Yancy Batalla
Nice Cañeda
Quennee Lalogo
Rachel Estoque
Stefany Maligat
Welcome Robin!
Congratulations to Pia and Sam Tolentino! We’re thrilled to celebrate alongside them as they begin this exciting new chapter.
CPCA Annual Conference
October 2025 | Sheraton San Diego Resort | San Diego, CA
Vasquez attended the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) conference alongside members, partners, and community health champions dedicated to advancing whole person, whole community care across California. We also co-hosted a happy hour at the conference that brought peers together for meaningful connections and conversation.
Halloween Party
October 2025 | Glendale Office | Los Angeles, CA
The LA team got creative this Halloween by designing their own masks! A fun way to celebrate and enjoy the spooky season together.
The Guadalajara Film Festival XV
November 2025 | Los Angeles, CA
Team Vasquez attended the Guadalajara Film Festival (GLAFF), celebrating its 15th anniversary as a powerful cultural bridge spotlighting Latin American, Latino and BIPOC voices in cinema while supporting justice and equity in the community.
Los Angeles Mission College Fiesta del Valle
November 2025 | LA Mission College | Los Angeles, CA
Managing Partner Gil Vasquez was proud to attend and sponsor the Los Angeles Mission College Fiesta del Valle along with other members of the Vasquez team! Proceeds from the event support student scholarships and their Athletics program. It was a fun day organized by the students, filled with great food, games, and music.
MALDEF Los Angeles Awards Gala
November 2025 | Sofitel LA at Beverly Hills | Los Angeles, CA
Vasquez was honored to attend and sponsor the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Los Angeles Awards Gala, supporting the organization’s longstanding work to advance civil rights and expand opportunities for Latino communities nationwide.
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team that makes it all happen.
Vasquez + Company’s Christmas in Paris
December 2025 | Elli Banquet Hall | Pasadena, California
The Vasquez LA team closed out the year with a Christmas-in-Paristhemed holiday party, and it was très bien! From great food to lots of laughs, it was a night full of good vibes, festive moments, and celebrating the people who make our team so special.
The Vasquez Advantage Year-End Party
December 2025 | The Blue Leaf Taguig | Metro Manila, PH
The Vasquez Advantage (TVA) team in the Philippines’ Year-End Party brought a dream manor theme to life, with the team dressed like living works of art roaming its gilded halls. The evening was a celebration of our people, their creativity, and the vibrant culture that makes TVA truly unique.
Vea Ricaborda
IT AUDIT SUPERVISOR
LOS ANGELES
Q: What is one skill you’d love to learn?
A: I’d love to learn how to freedive. It’s something I’ve always found fascinating.
Q: What, if anything, are you currently binge-watching? Or reading?
A: I’m currently watching Can This Love Be Translated on Netflix and reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Q: What’s on your bucket list?
A: Seeing the Northern Lights is at the top of my bucket list.
Q: What are the 3 places that you would like to travel to?
A: Switzerland, New Zealand, and Italy.
Q: What are 3 words that best describe you?
A: Loyal, friendly, and adaptable.
Q: How long have you been with V + Co.?
A: I’ve been with V + Co. for five years. Over four years in the Manila office and just under a year in the LA office.
Q: What do you like best about working for V + Co.?
A: What I enjoy most is the people and being part of a company that continues to grow and evolve.
Q: Do you have a motto or personal mantra that you follow?
A: “If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” – Banksy
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: In my downtime, I like going for walks or unwinding with a good documentary or movie.
Remi Castillo
MANAGER - AUDIT PHILIPPINES
Q: How long have you been with V + Co.?
A: I have been with V + Co. for three and a half years
Q: What do you like best about working for V + Co.?
A: I really love the work-from-home arrangement and flexibility Being exposed to different client industries has really helped my career growth.
Q: Do you have a motto or personal mantra that you follow?
A: Fairness does not mean everybody gets the same. It means everybody gets what they deserve, and to get what you deserve, you have to make it happen yourself.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I either play console games or watch anime.
Q: What is one skill you’d love to learn?
A: Learning to bake or cook.
Q: What, if anything, are you currently binge-watching? Or reading?
A: The Anime Big 3 (Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece).
Q: What’s on your bucket list?
A: To travel out of the country with my family
Q: What are the 3 places that you would like to travel to?
A: Japan, Korea, Los Angeles
Q: What are 3 words that best describe you?
A: Patient, family-oriented, flexible.
Back in the Philippines, I often played the violin at weddings with my friends. When I moved to the United States, I continued to receive invitations to sing and play the violin at a few weddings, which helped me feel connected even in a new place.
I have also been part of several choirs, and I sing alto. I love being an alto, and harmonizing with others is something I truly enjoy because there is something special about blending voices together, creating a sound that feels fuller and more meaningful.
Currently, I spend my Saturday afternoons with our church singing band. As part of our music ministry, we go to White Memorial Hospital to play music and sing for patients. Seeing how music brings comfort, smiles, and sometimes even tears of joy moves me deeply and is a powerful reminder of how much music can heal and connect people.
Harriet Lanit
STAFF ACCOUNTANT LOS ANGELES
Music has always been a big part of my life. I grew up in an environment that embraced music, which shaped my deep love for singing and for playing instruments like the piano, ukulele, guitar, and violin. Some of my favorite memories come from those early days of making music.
Scan the QR or click here to View Harriet’s Performances!
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As organizations face increasing demands, core functions such as finance, accounting, technology, and compliance can strain internal teams – slowing reporting and pulling leaders into daily execution. With the right support, operations become more consistent, efficient, and scalable.
Outsourcing That Strengthens How You Operate
Through The Vasquez Advantage (TVA) – our outsourcing platform in the Philippines – clients gain reliable, year-round support with continuous U.S. partner oversight.
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Noteworthy Dates
1
NEW YEAR'S DAY
*Philippines & *US Non-Working Holiday
Happy New Year Everyone!
19 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
*US Special Occasion
Honoring the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr.
VALENTINE'S DAY
*Philippines & *US Special Occasion
Observed in honor of St. Valentine as a day for the exchange of valentines and other tokens of affection.
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
*US Special Occasion
A federal holiday primarily honoring the lives and accomplishments of U.S. Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln but has been expanded to include the honoring all U.S. Presidents.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
*US Special Occasion
Note that not all areas of the U.S. observe Daylight Saving Time, such as Hawaii and most of Arizona. To confirm if your area or a client’s area observes this change, visit a reliable source like timeanddate.com.
Noteworthy Dates
Plan for your IRS Form 990 Filing Dates
15
Original due date to file Forms 990 / 990-EZ / 990-PF (for 12/31 year-ends)
Due date to file Form 8868, which provides an automatic sixmonth extension for Form 990 filings
15
Extended due date to file Forms 990 / 990-EZ / 990-PF, applicable only if Form 8868 was timely filed
Plan for your Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) Filings
*FAC submissions are due the earlier of nine months after fiscal yearend or 30 days after the audit report release date.
31 FAC submission due for organizations with 9/30 year-ends
30 FAC submission due for organizations with 12/31 year-ends
30 FAC submission due for organizations with 3/31 year-ends
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