Joshua V. Azran
CPA/ABV/CFF, CMA, CGMA, CFE

Joshua V. Azran is a visionary CPA with decades of experience in public accounting, corporate finance, and strategic management. Known as the ‘Startup CPA,’ Joshua has guided clients ranging from entrepreneurs to high-net-worth individuals through complex financial challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies.

Joshua holds a Bachelor of Science with a dual major in Economics and Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. Following college, Joshua was recruited into Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) prestigious Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP), where he served roles in internal audit and corporate finance. Joshua left to move to Goldman Sachs and finally owned an apparel manufacturing company before bringing his experience to serve clients.

Joshua formed Maginam Consulting in 2005, which provided financial consulting and strategic management services to private and public companies, including interim-CFO and controller services, management consulting, financial modeling, business valuation, mergers & acquisitions advisory services, and restructuring services. Maginam provided Startup CFO services to various tech startups & entertainment companies during this time. A heavy focus was on the “second wave of mobile startups,”  with Joshua serving in the top finance roles (Finance Director & CFO) and overseeing day-to-day operations at one of the market leaders.

In addition to heading Maginam, Joshua also concurrently taught financial modeling and valuations to investment bankers and management consultants for the Wall Street Training Firm, The Analyst Exchange, for companies ranging from Morgan Stanley to DLC.

Wanting to provide more comprehensive solutions for his clients, Joshua entered into Public Accounting. He rapidly pursued and achieved many of the top accounting designations.

In November 2010, Joshua founded Azran Financial with a vision to utilize his extensive expertise and experience in the field and the latest technology to provide efficient solutions and the best service for his clients. The firm’s original focus was to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and investment funds by leveraging cloud accounting.

The firm established itself early as a thought leader in startup accounting. Mr. Azran is known as the original Startup CPA. On the investment funds side, Real Estate and Venture Capital CPA work became an early and strong focus area due to deep subject matter expertise, especially with regard to International Tax. More recently, Mr. Azran has established himself as a thought leader in Blockchain Accounting and Cryptocurrency Taxation.

In 2020, Joshua Azran formed what would become Origins Group, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm providing a full range of services from traditional accounting, tax, and consulting to advanced topics like mergers & acquisitions advisory, advanced tax planning, and audit preparation services.

As a CPA with credentials including ABV, CFF, CMA, CGMA, and CFE, Joshua has an unparalleled ability to address complex financial challenges. His strategic approach ensures that clients achieve their financial goals while staying ahead of regulatory changes.

Joshua’s innovative thinking has been recognized by top financial publications and organizations. He has been instrumental in helping clients navigate complex tax regulations, earning him a reputation as a trusted advisor to business owners and high-net-worth individuals alike.

In addition to Azran Financial, Joshua was a lecturer in the College of Business Administration at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he developed & taught the Business Institutions class required for all business majors. He also spends time serving on the boards of several charitable and professional organizations. Joshua also frequently lectures on topics including but not limited to personal and small business finance & tax planning, startup accounting, startup taxation, business valuation, & strategic planning.