ABOUT
OUR PARTNERS
Jorge E. De La Hoz,CPA
Jorge E. De La Hoz, CPA, is the Chief Executive Officer at De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, PLLC. He has more than 27 years of experience in the areas of tax planning and compliance, consulting, forensic accounting and accounting and tax services for domestic and international businesses.
De La Hoz has extensive experience in providing tax consulting for entity formations, organizational structures and related U.S. tax implications and tax compliance requirements in various industries. He has represented clients in real estate, entertainment, retail services, transportation, information services, and investment companies among others. He also includes among his areas of expertise conducting forensic evaluations, examinations and fraud analysis, providing tax consulting to foreigners and foreign corporations, as well as basic accounting and tax services.
He has led various seminars and lectured at the U.S. Small Business Administration on topics such as corporate tax planning, corporate structure and business plan preparation. De La Hoz has also published articles in publications on international tax issues affecting non-resident investors in the United States.
He holds a post-baccalaureate degree in accounting from Florida International University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Loyola University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He served as treasurer for the Coral Gables Community Foundation.
Prior to founding De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, PLLC in 1991, he was a senior auditor with KPMG Peat Marwick.
Professional & Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Treasurer, Coral Gables Community Foundation
Areas of Concentration:
- Consulting Services
- Forensic Services
- International Tax and Consulting Services
- Tax Services
- Accounting Services
- Management Services
Education:
- Post-Baccalaureate Degree, Accounting, Florida International University, 1986
- B.A., Business Administration, Loyola University, 1984
Cristina H. Perez, CPA
Cristina de la Hoz Pérez, CPA, is a Tax Partner at De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, PLLC.
She has been in the accounting profession since 1997 and has extensive experience in the preparation of federal and state returns, international tax issues and tax research and consulting. At De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, PLLC, Cristina works with various tax issues ranging from compliance to tax planning/structuring, both domestic and international, and closely held and SEC regulated clients.
Perez holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and management from Florida International University and a master’s degree in taxation from Florida International University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
She was previously a senior tax associate at KPMG LLP and a member of the tax staff at Grant Thornton LLP.
Perez is the mother of two wonderful children and has been married for 15 years to a career supportive husband. She enjoys traveling, art, and spending time with her family.
Professional & Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Areas of Concentration:
- Domestic Tax
- International Tax
- Consulting Services
- Accounting Services
- Management Services
Education:
- M.S, Taxation, Florida International University, 2001
- B.A., Accounting and Management, Florida International University, 1998
David G. Barbeito, CPA
Juan J. Hidalgo, CPA
Juan J. Hidalgo, CPA, is the Partner in charge of the audit department at De la Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, CPA. As the head of the audit department, Juan oversees all aspects of the firm’s audit practice; including the administration of all audit work, design and implementation of the audit methodology, compliance with the firm’s quality control standards, as well as ensuring best practices amongst his team.
Naturally adept at technology, Juan has helped pioneer the use of advanced auditing techniques which helps reduce time, improve audit quality and most importantly provide exceptional value to his clients. Juan is constantly challenging the status quo by experimenting with the integration of the latest technology such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and blockchain, all of which help lead the way to his vision of the CPA firm of the future. Juan is actively looking to further integrate innovation and technology into the audit practice.
With a broad audit and advisory background and with experience in auditing and advising a large array of industries, Juan has leadership experience managing small and large teams, primarily in the audits of privately held entities. Juan also has experience with transaction services such as the sale of a business, mergers and acquisitions. His experience spans a broad spectrum of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail and wholesale/distribution, employee benefit plans, timeshares, auto and motorsports dealerships, and professional sports franchises and stadium facilities.
Prior to joining DPB, Juan worked for MBAF for thirteen years where he was the practice leader for the Sports and Entertainment assurance practice.
Professional & Community Involvement:
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys
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Chamber South
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The United Way
Areas of Concentration:
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Audits
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Reviews
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Compilations
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Due Diligence
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Forensic Accounting
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Domestic Tax
Education:
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M.S., Accounting, Florida International University, 2006
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B.A., Accounting, Florida International University, 2005
David G. Barbeito, CPA, is a Managing Partner at De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, PLLC. David heads up the firm’s assurance practice, which includes audits, reviews, compilations and transaction due diligence.
With more than 15 years of experience in audit and assurance, he has extensive experience providing auditing and consulting services to companies in various industries including wholesale/distributors, hotels, healthcare companies, professional sports franchises and finance companies.
David has also been involved in the preparation of income tax returns for his clients and has recommended and implemented tax saving strategies such as LIFO elections and creations of IC-DISCs.
David holds a masters and bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida International University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also active in a number of local groups including the American Diabetes Association, Americans for Immigration Justice and the United Way.
Prior to joining De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, PLLC, David was with Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC, where he was the principal-in-charge of the audit department and led the middle market audit group.
Professional & Community Involvement:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Diabetes Association
Americans for Immigration Justice
The United Way
Areas of Concentration:
Audits
Reviews
Compilations
Due Diligence
Forensic Accounting
Education:
M.S., Accounting, Florida International University, 2001
B.A., Accounting, Florida International University, 1997