VAUGHN S. MORRIS, CPA
PARTNER

Vaughn has more than 35 years of public accounting experience. He is well known for successfully dealing with the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities. With extensive experience in working with closely-held (family) businesses, Vaughn also assists clients with the sale of businesses, liquidations, ownership transitions, and estate planning. During his career, Vaughn has held many leadership positions including tax partner and head of the tax department at Touche Ross & Company (now Deloitte & Touche), one of the largest international certified public accounting firms. He was formerly with Kenneth Leventhal (now Ernst & Young) and is a founding partner of Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP.

EXPERIENCE AND
INDUSTRIES SERVED
Vaughn's significant expertise includes all areas of tax compliance and consulting to achieve maximum tax benefits for a broad range of industries, including:
 

Contractors
Franchisers
Retailers
Professional Corporations

High Technology
Real Estate Developers
Manufacturers
Wholesalers

 

He is a recognized specialist in the following technical fields:

 

Construction
Closely-Held Companies
Multi-State Filing

C Corporations
S Corporations
Mergers & Acquisitions

EDUCATION
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science
San Diego State University, Master in Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL AND
COMMUNITY
AFFILIATIONS

Vaughn's affiliations include:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
California State Society of Certified Public Accountants
San Diego State University Alumni Association

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