Eric Blau, CPA

Tax Manager

Since 2016, Eric has been an integral member of the White Nelson Diehl Evans team. He joined the firm as a Tax Senior and subsequently worked as a Tax Supervisor before stepping into his current role. As a Tax Manager, he specializes in flow-through taxation compliance with a focus in the real estate and oil & gas industries. He also serves clients in the software, grocery, aerospace, and manufacturing fields. Prior to joining WNDE, Eric spent four years with Moss Adams, LLP.

A hardworking and dependable professional, Eric believes that communication is one of the biggest keys to success. His favorite quote is, “there are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” He strives to apply this positive and proactive outlook to his work. Eric chose to pursue a career in accounting based on the advice of a family friend and his love of math. He attributes his success in the field to being dependable and working hard.

Raised in Fullerton, Eric met his wife when they were both attending California State University – Fullerton. They currently live in Costa Mesa and together have a Wheaten Terrier named Theo and a baby on the way. Eric likes Costa Mesa for its great food and central location. In his free time, Eric enjoys surfing, snowboarding, exercising, dining, and traveling.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical and Service Expertise:

Corporate Taxation
Partnership Taxation
Individual Taxation

Industry Expertise:

Closely Held Businesses
Manufacturing
Distribution
Business Services
Professional Services

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Masters of Science in Taxation
Accounting Society & Dean’s List