WHO WE ARE
Accounting solutionZ
Accounting solutionZ is a cloud based accounting firm. We focus on keeping your books clean, organized, and up to date. Organized, up kept financials are critical to a business’s success. This way we can analyze your financials in order to make critical business decisions. Good accounting helps strategic decision making, planning, controlling costs, and other business processes. We offer high quality work within your budget to help save you time, money, and energy.
DJE Advisors is a tax firm. We're a highly skilled multidisciplinary team based in Chicago with a passion for providing an extraordinary level of service to our customers and colleagues.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission is to be a trusted partner in financial excellence, helping businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States to achieve their financial goals.
Our Vision is to build great accountants that will help us to be the foremost accounting firm in the USA.
Our Team
Andy's passion for business and accounting started as a kid watching his parents both independently start their own businesses. With this passion, he graduated from St. Xavier University in 2012 with a Bachelor's in Accounting. In April of 2018, he sold his company he started after college, which gave him that extra push to resign from his corporate position and venture off on his own. After six years of experience with companies ranging from 90 million to 100 thousand in revenue, he decided to start his own accounting firm. Andy performed all accounting duties working for these companies and gained the experience and confidence necessary to expand the business.
If you are someone that is looking for business or personal accounting help, Accounting solutionZ will do that for you. If you have any questions for Andy, feel free to contact him.
Kathy Famulka, Partner
Kathy graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago. With her love for numbers and business, she decided accounting is the perfect route to go. So much so that now she has a Masters in Accounting. Kathy's college experience has shown to be a breeze thus far with nearly perfect grades. All signs point to her being a successful CPA. Kathy joined Accounting solutionZ in September 2018 and has shown amazing knowledge for accounting.
David Elyashar, President of DJE Advisors
A certified public accountant and highly skilled advisor. He provides income tax, trust, and estate tax consulting and compliance services, which include equity-based compensation, investment, business succession, charitable giving, and retirement planning strategies to business owners, corporate executives, and wealthy families. Previously, David led the Private Client Group for a top 20 accounting firm in Chicago. In addition to working with high-net-worth families, David provides planning and compliance services to businesses. Leveraging his knowledge, skills and expertise, he contributes to the entrepreneurial pursuits of his clients to better respond to their changing needs.
Angelo Acorda Jr, Senior Accountant
Angelo already knew accounting is what he wanted when he was still a junior high school. He graduated from the National College of Science & Technology in the Philippines in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Accounting. He became an Accounting assistant that year as well but he wanted to work internationally, so he decided to be an ESL teacher in 2019 to further improve his confidence in English conversation. With his confidence and passion for accounting, he joined Accounting solutionZ in September 2021 to continue doing what he is passionate about.
Joemari Salinas, Senior Accountant
Joemari is no stranger to hard work and dedication. From a young age he had to provide for his mother and siblings after the passing of his father. While providing for his family, balancing homelife and dedicating time to his career, Joemari was able to earn his degree in accountancy and passed the CPA Board Exam in 2014. Less than a year into his first job as auditor he was promoted to audit manager. From that opportunity he was offered several managerial roles in the sister companies. To further pursue his accounting career, Joemari joined the Accounting solutionZ team as a senior accountant. With skill sets that range from auditing, accounting, HR and compliance knowledge, Joemari has what it takes to serve AZ clients.
King Reinell Arcilla, Senior Accountant
King’s passion for numerical data began when he was just in primary school. There, he was able to expand on his dream and enhance his mathematical skills. His drive, determination, and support from his parents allowed him to graduate from Rogationist College in 2016. Before King joined the Accounting solutionZ team he was an accountant assistant for one of the biggest retail companies in the Philippines. With his drive and commitment, he worked his way up to a supervisor position. As he gained more knowledge and his skill set grew, King decided to take a leap of faith and join the Accounting solutionZ team in January 2022. He has been committed to gaining more knowledge and to continue to enhance his professional career.
Kimberly Anne De Sagun, Senior Accountant
Kimberly Anne De Sagun, mostly known as "Kimmi", pursued a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and graduated in 2016. She started working for various companies that honed her skills and competencies, and advanced from Accounting Assistant to Senior Accountant. In the year 2023, she then found this company along with her abilities and skills.
.png)
Sergio Cortes, Senior Accountant
Sergio joined Accounting solutionZ in 2024 and brings a strong educational foundation from UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México). With over 20 years of international experience, he began his career in the airline industry and has since worked across multiple countries. His expertise spans shared services, property management, and real estate, where he specializes in financial operations and strategic management. Sergio’s extensive skill set and commitment to excellence enhance Accounting solutionZ’s service offerings, providing clients with reliable and informed financial guidance.
Charina Marrie Cabanig, Staff Accountant
Charina Marrie has been an accounting practitioner since 2014. She completed her Master's degree in 2021 and earned her Bachelor's degree in accounting during her collegiate years in 2014. Doing a wide variety of enterprises is her family's strength and her knowledge has grown as a result of this grounding foundation. Away from corporate, Charina prefers being out in nature where she can freely express herself and be creative in every facet of life. She joined the Accounting SolutionZ team in February 2022 and is highly keen on broadening her skills to assist and share her experience in fulfilling the needs of the clients.
April Pagalilauan, Staff Accountant
April, having graduated with a degree in accounting from the National College of Science and Technology in 2023, initially discovered her passion for the field during her senior year of high school. This led her to pursue accountancy in college. Balancing her studies, April actively assisted her aunt in her business, using it as an opportunity to enhance her understanding of the field. Recognizing the value of practical experience, April believes it is the best teacher and a means to stay abreast of her coursework.
In October 2022, April joined Accounting solutionZ as an intern, bringing her freshly acquired knowledge and enthusiasm to the team. She looks forward to leveraging her education and contributing effectively to the company's success.
Vincent Samaniego, Staff Accountant
In 2017, Vince completed his bachelor's degree in accounting from the National College of Science and Technology in the Philippines. Post-graduation, he entered the corporate accounting field, securing valuable experience and confidence at a prominent retail company. Vince also brings prior experience from a public accounting firm and, most recently, joined the Accounting SolutionZ team in November 2022. Committed to delivering top-notch service to clients, Vince is driven to continually enhance his skills and share his expertise with the team.
Kimberly Arizo, Staff Accountant
Kimberly earned her financial accounting degree at the University of Baguio. Driven by her passion for the challenge and fulfillment accounting brings, she pursued a career in the field. Post-college, Kimberly started as a finance assistant at one of the top universities in the Philippines. Thanks to her strong work ethic and quick learning, she was promoted to an associate within a year of her service, acquiring more finance knowledge and honing her people management skills.
In February 2023, Kimberly joined the Accounting solutionZ team. Her goal is to continuously learn and grow in the accounting field, aiming to provide clients with the best and top-quality service.
Shery Rose Cruz, Staff Accountant
Shery, a recent graduate from the National College of Science and Technology with a bachelor's degree in accounting, showcased her passion and dedication throughout her academic journey. Her commitment to the accounting profession became evident when she secured a position at the accounting firm where she interned during her fourth year of college. Achieving cum laude honors and maintaining an outstanding GWA, Shery's hard work in mastering accounting subjects is evident.
In April 2023, Shery joined the Accounting SolutionZ team. Committed to contributing to the company's success in achieving its mission and vision, she aims to provide exceptional services to clients.
Maggie Trzop, Bookkeeper
Maggie is a dedicated addition to our team, driven by a desire to excel. She graduated from Benedictine University in 2023 and has demonstrated dedication and hard work in her previous roles, always aiming to exceed expectations. Inspired by her parents' ongoing support, Maggie has been shaped into the person she is today.
Joining Accounting solutionZ in January 2024, she is eager to enhance her skills and knowledge every day. With a genuine passion for driving success and improvement, Maggie is committed to achieving great things with the AZ Team!
_edited_.jpg)
Joyce Banilla-Acorda, Marketing/HR Admin
Joyce has a unique background in business, starting at the age of 8 when she assisted her mother in managing their family business. This early experience provided a solid foundation for her career, where she received an Outstanding Intern of the Year award when she graduated Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy from the National College of Science and Technology in 2017.
After graduation, Joyce worked as a Finance Assistant for over 3 years but unfortunately lost her job due to the pandemic. During this challenging time, she discovered a new passion for content creation and community building.
Joyce joined Accounting solutionZ in October 2021 as a Marketing Advisor. After 5 months, she took on an additional role as HR Admin, where she honed her skills in managing team dynamics and administrative tasks. She is dedicated to contributing to the success of businesses and achieving their financial goals.
Czarina Mariel Gabelo, HR Staff
Mariel has always dreamed of providing a better life for her family while being able to spend more quality time with them. She started her career in a different field, but found that it wasn’t enough to meet their needs and the long commute made balancing work and personal life challenging. Mariel joined Accounting solutionZ in 2024 and has allowed her to work remotely, apply her expertise, and finally enjoy the quality time with her family she had always hoped for.