About Us

Will Chen, CPA

Managing Shareholder

Will Chen CPA PLLC

 

Will is the Founder and CEO of a successful accounting firm – Will Chen CPA PLLC. He has a friendly down to earth personality that “likes to get the job done.”  Will established his own accounting firm in Seattle in 2012.  Since then he has made strong ties in the international and local communities and very proud of the personalized services provided to his clients. Will has strong accounting and management background and he knows his stuff. Before exploring his abilities as an accounting entrepreneur, he gained valuable experience working for accounting power houses like RSM McGladrey and Fortune 500 companies like Kimberly Clark Corporation.

Community is also very important to Will, he always make time to volunteer for non-profit organizations that make positive differences in the communities. In his spare time, he enjoy playing golf with friends and volunteer with Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, Edmonds Rotary Club, and the Edmonds College. He is married to a local high school science teacher, Lisa.  They enjoy going to Edmonds Waterfront with their young son.

Community Service

  • Edmonds Chamber of Commerce
  • Edmonds Rotary Club
  • Founding member of Golf Club 99
  • Former Accounting instructor at Edmonds Community College
  • Accounting Advisory Committee Member at Edmonds Community College

Professional Associations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Washington State Notary Public

Education

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration - Western Washington University
  • Master's Degree in Accounting - The University of Iowa
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - The University of Iowa

Woman smilingJanine Urbanek, CPA

Tax Manager

Will Chen CPA PLLC

 

Janine is a licensed CPA and received her Masters of Accounting from North Carolina State University. She worked for the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor serving on the team auditing the Department of Revenue and the State's Annual Financial Statements. She then accepted a position with the Internal Revenue Service which brought her to Seattle. She worked for the IRS for 15 years gaining extensive tax knowledge and experience in resolving tax controversies. Janine is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is volunteering as a mentor/coach for the Girls on the Run organization.

 

Jason Ho, Tax ManagerJason Ho, CPA

Tax Manager

Will Chen CPA PLLC

Jason became a part of Will Chen CPA PLLC in 2013, driven by a strong desire to delve deep into the world of public accounting. With over a decade of experience in tax and accounting, Jason has evolved into Will's trusted confidant and invaluable support. His educational background includes a degree from Washington State University, where he majored in both Management Information Systems and Accounting. Despite his competency in computer programming and implementation, Jason's true passion lies in the realms of tax and accounting, where he derives immense satisfaction from tackling challenging issues on behalf of clients. During his tenure at our firm, Jason's knowledge and expertise have continued to flourish. In pursuit of further professional growth, he completed his master's degree with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022. Additionally, Jason contributed his skills as a treasurer for the Friends of Will campaign during the Edmonds City Council election in 2021.

Jason's involvement extends beyond his expertise in tax and accounting. He plays an integral role in the management of the business, contributing to its overall success. His dedication to both the financial aspects and the operational aspects of Will Chen CPA PLLC demonstrates his commitment to ensuring the firm operates efficiently and effectively, making him a well-rounded and valuable asset to the team.

 Professional Associations

  • Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants

Education

  • Master of Science in Accountancy - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting – Washington State University
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems – Washington State University

Navdeep K. Sandhu, EA

Tax Preparer

Will Chen CPA PLLC

Navdeep is a licensed Enrolled Agent and joined Will Chen CPA PLLC in January 2023. For the past ten years, she has worked in various accounting positions, taxation being her passion. She is continuing to expand her expertise since joining the firm. Outside of work, Navdeep loves to spend time with her family, consisting of her husband and three beautiful daughters.

Professional Qualifications

  • Licensed Enrolled Agent

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Kurukshetra University (India)