Brian Yujuico

Instuctor, Audit

Brian Yujuico has nearly 20 years of extensive experience in both public and private industry accounting and auditing. Recognized as a 20 Under 40 Top Influencer by CPA Practice Advisor, Brian’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing accounting and auditing practices and supporting professionals.

Brian spent the first 12 years of his career at PwC, where he excelled in the assurance practice, serving a diverse portfolio of both public and privately held clients. His role involved complex audit engagements and provided him with a robust understanding of various industry sectors and regulatory environments. Brian also served in PwC’s Chief Auditor Network within its National Quality Organization. In this capacity, he advised audit engagement teams nationwide on auditing methodology and best practices, contributing to the development and implementation of key audit quality initiatives. Brian also played a pivotal role in facilitating numerous technical training programs, helping to elevate the firm’s overall audit quality and compliance standards.

After transitioning from PwC, Brian spent four years in a technical accounting role at Pacific Life, a Fortune 500 financial services company. There, he led significant implementations of Accounting Standard Updates issued by the FASB, managing large-scale projects that required intricate coordination and strategic oversight. His efforts in this role helped ensure the company’s adherence to evolving accounting standards and enhanced its financial reporting processes.

In addition to his extensive public accounting background, Brian currently leads CPAClub’s assisted entrepreneurship model. This innovative approach supports talented CPAs in pursuing independent careers with reduced risk, empowering them to leverage their expertise while benefiting from a supportive infrastructure.

Brian received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an academic minor in Philosophy from the University of Southern California. Click here to discover more about Brian with CPAClub.