Experience
Rajpal Gibson serves as a director in Citrin Cooperman’s High Net Worth Practice, operating from the West Los Angeles office. With 13 years of expertise in high-net-worth tax and consulting, four of expertise years in family office management, and a cumulative 24 years of expertise in general accounting and management, Rajpal brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.
As a CPA, MBT, and IAR, Rajpal offers a comprehensive range of accounting and consulting services to private clients across various specialized industries, including manufacturing and distribution, real estate, food and beverage, investment partnerships, and trust and estates. Her expertise lies in income tax planning, lifetime estate planning, and estate administration, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients.
Before joining Citrin Cooperman, Rajpal was a managing director and leader of the High Net Worth Practice at a national advisory, accounting and tax firm. She also served as a controller at a private family office and as a manager in the high net worth and international tax area at a top 25 accounting and consulting firm. Her diverse background underscores her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and deliver exceptional service to high net worth individuals and families.
CREDENTIALS
Education
Bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science with a specialization in Business Administration, University of California Los Angeles
Master of Business Taxation, University of Southern California
Licenses
Certified Public Accountant in the State of California
Series 65 license for Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs)
Affiliations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Member, Exit Planning Institute (EPI), Greater Los Angeles Chapter
Presentations & Publications
Podcast: 2023 Entertainment Accounting and Tax Update
Tax Alert: Revenue Ruling 2023-2 Addresses Basis Step-up for Assets owned by Certain Trusts
Webinar: Actionable Ideas: Can I Really Do That with a Donor-Advised Fund?
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Community Involvement
Rajpal is a volunteer with Para Los Ninos, which serves Los Angeles’s neediest children and families, placing education at the core of its work, Saint Paul the Apostle, which focuses on providing support to the Catholic community, and Shri Guru Singh Sahib Walnut, which focuses on providing support to and awareness of the Sikh community.
Outside the Office
Rajpal likes to swim, read, and travel when not spending time with her family.
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