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Yoav J Etzion, MST, EA

Partner

Yoav established YJE & Company, Inc. in 2006. He is an Enrolled Agent, licensed to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Yoav received a BS Degree in Business & Management Information Systems from the Reichman University, Israel., BS Degree in Hospitality Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Yoav earned his Master of Science in Taxation from the Howard Taft University. Yoav completed the program of Executive Financial Planning from University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2006. Yoav’s areas of expertise are international tax, corporate and individual taxes, IRS collections and tax resolution, and dealing with local, state and federal audits.

Lisa Palumbo, MBA/ACC, EA

Partner

Lisa joined YJE & Company in 2008 as the accounting manager and became a partner in 2013. Lisa is an Enrolled Agent licensed to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Lisa received a BS Degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oswego. She earned her MBA with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. Lisa’s areas of expertise are accounting, corporate and individual taxes and state sales tax audits.

Teresa Lester, MS/ACC

Gabe Rowe, EA

Tax Accountant

Gabe was born in Pendleton, Oregon and moved to Las Vegas in 2014. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rasmussen University in 2018, and began working with YJE & Company the same year. He has been an Enrolled Agent since 2020. He married his college sweetheart in 2016 and became a girl dad in 2021. He is an avid baseball and football fan and is a 1x fantasy football champion.

Andrew McClintic, EA

Tax Accountant

Andrew McClintic joined YJE & Company in November of 2023 after working for Larry L Bertsch CPA and Associates since 2003. As a former founding member of Larry L Bertsch CPA & Associates, Andrew has over 20 years of tax and accounting experience and has been an IRS Enrolled Agent since 2010.
Andrew keeps plenty busy outside the office with his wife, four children and grandfather to a beautiful granddaughter. When not working and spending time with family, he enjoys seeing live music and playing his own music as well.

Katie Kruse

Accountant / Tax Preparer

Katie started her career in tax and accounting in March of 2004 while working for Larry L. Bertsch, CPA and Associates. After Larry’s passing in April of 2023, the firm was closed and Katie joined YJE & Company, Inc in October 2023.
Katie began her degree program at UNLV and finished it at University of Phoenix, graduating in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
She is a long-time resident of Las Vegas moving in 1973 with her parents and brother. She worked for various companies before starting with Larry L. Bertsch, CPA and Associates; The Jockey Club as payroll supervisor, opened MGM Grand Casino as senior payroll associate and Summerlin Hospital as senior staff accountant.
Katie loves her Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Aces, attending as many games as possible as well as traveling and spending time with her children and grand children during her spare time.

Sara Buendia

Office Administrator

Sara has called Nevada home since 1995 and joined the YJE & Company team in 2020.
Sara specializes in gathering client information, documentation for the preparation and completion of tax returns and other accounting work.
Chances are Sara may be the voice you hear when calling the office. Since joining the firm Sara has gained knowledge in the challenging world of taxes and has become a key member of the team.
To wind down after a hard day’s work Sara loves to spend time with family, cooking, gardening, and walking the dogs.

Yvonne Hernandez

Tax Administrator

Yvonne and her husband relocated from San Diego to the Las Vegas area in 2019 and YJE & Company in December 2022. Yvonne previously worked in the HOA and property management industry. Yvonne works closely with Yoav in tax resolution and audit. Yvonne assists in the organizational setup of new entities and businesses. In May 2024 Yvonne and her husband adopted a 5 year old Taco Terrier named Paige who is a new addition to road trips.

Mishey Cacal

Staff Accountant

Mishey joined the YJE & Company, Inc. team in December 2023. She attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and graduated in the Fall of 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting. Since then, she has gained experience in accounting and preparing individual and business tax returns. During her spare time, Mishey loves to travel, eat, spend with family and friends, and hang out with her playful French bulldog, Winston.