"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle
Amy Eybsen, CPA, has more than 15 years of public accounting experience and is a member of GHJ’s Audit and Assurance Practice. In her role, she provides accounting, auditing and consulting services with a focus on serving nonprofit organizations and private foundations. She also works across industries to deliver audit support to companies throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Amy specializes in single audits, financial statement audits and internal control assessments. She is currently the Audit Technology Implementation Leader at GHJ, responsible for analyzing and optimizing the technology tools the Audit Practice adopts and maintains. Amy regularly contributes to thoughtware and hosts episodes of GHJ's Nonprofit Bytes podcast.
Amy was a featured nominee of the Inspirational Women Leadership award from the L.A. Times. Previously, she was named “Young Accountant of the Year” by The Accountant and International Accounting Bulletin for her leadership and impact in the nonprofit and accounting world. She is certified by the AICPA in its Nonprofit 1 Certificate.
Additionally, Amy is on the Board of Directors of Voices For Children, a nonprofit in the San Diego and Riverside counties that recruits, trains and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers that speak on behalf of the needs and well-being of children in foster care. She is also a member of 100 Women Who Care in Temecula Valley, an organization that supports charities in the community.
Prior to joining GHJ in 2015, she worked at a Big Four firm in its audit practice.
Amy graduated from the University of Central Florida, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and continued to the University of Southern California, earning a master’s degree in Accountancy.
What is your favorite part of working at GHJ?
I deeply value GHJ's innovative spirit and Be More culture.
How does GHJ help you #BeMore?
I have been fortunate enough to be able to advance in my career at GHJ while remaining a committed, present parent.
What issues in the community do you care most about?
Foster children (some of the most vulnerable people) and childcare initiatives.
What is your favorite quote that best describes your professional philosophy?
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle
Fun Facts
Favorite place in the world:
Southern California
Favorite movie or book of all time:
The Inner Game of Tennis
One word that best describes me:
Driven
When I am not working, you will catch me doing this:
Painting and tennis
