Brian Yacker, CPA, JD
byacker@windes.com

Brian joined Windes & McClaughry in 2008, bringing more than 18 years of experience to the firm working primarily with exempt organizations. Brian has extensive experience in preparing and reviewing Forms 990, 990-T, 990-PF, federal and state Tax Exemption Applications, the calculation of the public charity public support test, tax and legal planning for private foundations, governance best practices, the preparation of reasonable compensation binders, and consulting regarding the conducting of special events.

Representative clients include large hospitals and other healthcare organizations, universities and colleges, private foundations, trade organizations, other public charities, youth, religious, and amateur sports organizations.

Brian routinely conducts webinars and full-day seminars on various exempt organizations topics and is the lead exempt organization instructor for the California Society of Public Accountants (CalCPA) Foundation. He was recognized by CalCPA as its 2009/2010 Outstanding Conference Speaker.

Education

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants, Board Member, Finance Committee Member, and Audit Committee Member
• American Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association’s Tax Section, Tax-Exempt Organizations Committee Member
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• California Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• IRS Advisory Council, Chair of the Office of Professional Responsibility

Community Affiliations

• BookEnds, Board Member, Treasurer, and Head of Finance Committee
• EmpowerTech, Board Member, Treasurer, and Head of Finance Committee

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