It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it’s like magic. Having the right people align with the right ideas for your business and personal finances should be a lot easier than it is, and the results should be a guarantee. We not only believe in the right people by hiring the brightest and most talented, but we empower them to listen to your needs and then create the appropriate team to get the work done right – the first time.
David G. Young, CPA, Partner
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David has over 25 years experience in accounting, tax, and business consulting. He established his firm in 1997 and is a time-tested, proven business partner and leader in our community. He is a regular speaker on News 8 at Sunrise.
David is a recently retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army Reserve having served in the reserves for over 27 years. He is a decorated combat veteran with two deployments since 9/11 and has been awarded a Bronze Star Medal and a Combat Action Badge.
David is also is the Executive Director of Heart of God Haiti, an organization whose purpose is to create and maintain a safe sanctuary for orphaned children and provide for their physical, spiritual, educational, and emotional care so that they will become responsible Christians and productive citizens of Haiti.
David lives in Upstate New York with his wife, Julie and their two sons, Benjamin and Robenson. Robenson, who is from Haiti, joined the Young family in January of 2010 shortly after the earthquake that devastated Port au Prince. They also volunteer at their sons’ Christian elementary school and their local church.
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Julie A. Young, CPA, Partner
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Julie joined the firm in 2001 bringing with her 10 years experience from the Internal Revenue Service and KPMG, one of the big four accounting firms. She became a partner in the firm in 2010 and holds a CPA license in the state of New York. With over 15 years of public accounting experience, Julie works to help clients manage the day-to-day details of their finances so they can focus on what they do best – growing their business. When she is not in the office, Julie enjoys spending time with her family – her husband, two sons and one very naughty Lakeland Terrier. She also volunteers at her sons’ school, sits on the board for Heart of God International Ministries and fills the role as “Taxi Mom” for the family’s activities.
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Derek M. Duncan, CPA
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Derek is a native of Kentucky and a graduate from the University of Memphis with a BBA in Accountancy. He brings nearly 15 year of public accounting experience to our clients and staff.
As a director for Young and Company, Derek is considered the firm’s “utility guy” for his unique style of servicing the firms business clients. Derek jumps feet first into resolving whatever issues that needs his direct attention. Many clients think of Derek as a vital member of their own management team. Making himself available in whatever capacity he is needed, you may find his specific set of gifts useful the next time your business has drifted a little off course.
In addition to serving our business clients in various capacities, Derek consults and advises frequently on personal and business income tax issues, planning and compliance. His past experience have uniquely shaped his understanding of the income tax regulatory environment. Derek is constantly demanding himself to fulfill our promise to have the experience needed to keep our clients in compliance with taxing authorities, have them pay the least amount of tax required by law, and offer them our “Peace of Mind Guarantee.”
Derek is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has served as the Past President of the Rochester Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs as well as on the boards of various community organizations.
Derek currently resides in Rochester with his partner Jennifer, with each of their two children. In their spare time they enjoy sleeping, and if possible, vegetable gardening, exercising, watching movies and making memories with friends and family.
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Joseph Arena, EA
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Joe has over 30 years experience in tax preparation, financial planning, and real estate consulting. He is enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. He is an active real estate investor and has rehabbed over 35 properties in the local area. Joe was previously the Director of Tax Services at Brighton Securities. He lives in Brighton with his wife Sue and dog Graysen (aka: TaxPuppy).
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Nathan Daubendiek, EA
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Nathan joined the firm in January 2013. He holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Concordia University and a Masters degree in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University. Nathan is an in-charge accountant with 8 years of experience: specializing in individual income tax, payroll taxes and IRS & State representation. He is currently preparing to complete the CPA exam.
Nathan is an Enrolled Agent and a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. In his spare time he enjoys basketball, cooking and his family.
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Alexander L. Miller
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Alex has several years of experience working at public accounting firms in the Rochester area, both in administrative and accounting roles. He is currently in the process of becoming an Enrolled Agent, a designation reserved for tax experts who are empowered to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service.
With experience in office management, bookkeeping, tax preparation and planning, Alex has a wide range of skills that allow him to excel in providing a positive experience for our clients.
When away from the office, Alex enjoys spending time with his family and two Australian Cattle Dogs. Alex is a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder and an avid member of Bills Mafia. When he is not working with tables of data in Excel, he just might be dreaming of going through one on a Sunday in Buffalo.
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Ginger
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My name is Ginger and I am the office morale officer. I will sometimes greet clients and be a therapy dog to the staff during the long hours of tax season.
I attended level one of obedience school and graduated at the top of my class. I am very good at sitting, rolling over, and laying down. I love belly rubs and Milk Bones and I dislike getting groomed and rectal thermometers (I had a bad experience with that.)
I hope to see you stop by the office this year. Please bring a Milk Bone; I am on a limited budget. My dog food is up to $1.00 per can. That is $7.00 in dog money.
Ciao,
Ginger
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