He focuses on minimizing current and future tax liabilities in coordination with comprehensive financial planning and wealth management.
IDAHO FALLS, ID, October 15, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Orrin Cellan has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Cellan is a distinguished tax advisor at Onyx Financial Advisors in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he has been serving since 2021. With expertise in income and estate tax planning and return preparation, he focuses on minimizing current and future tax liabilities in coordination with comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. He handles tax compliance and tax planning for income management, tax withholding, and estimated tax payments. His proficiency in these areas has earned Mr. Cellan recognition as an expert in his field.
Before joining Onyx Financial Advisors, Mr. Cellan was an accountant at Cooper Norman from 2020 to 2021. Recruited from Eide Bailly LLP, Mr. Cellan was a tax associate and senior tax associate for five years, beginning in 2015, where he honed his financial analysis and reporting skills, developed comprehensive tax strategies for clients, and provided valuable insights into complex tax issues.
Mr. Cellan's career began with foundational roles that built his expertise. He was a graduate assistant at Boise State University from 2014 to 2015, supporting faculty in research and teaching while completing his master's degree. In 2014, he gained practical experience as a tax intern at Miles CPA. Mr. Cellan also worked as a tutor at BYU-Idaho between 2012 and 2013 and completed a tax internship with Parry, Roe & Company in 2013.
Mr. Cellan's academic background includes graduating with highest honors from Highland High School within Idaho's Pocatello-Chubbuck School District in 2008. Subsequently, he received a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2013 and a Master of Science in accountancy with a focus in taxation from Boise State University in 2015. He maintained a GPA higher than 3.9 through his bachelor's and master's programs. Mr. Cellan is a certified public accountant and certified financial planner, credentials that underscore his expertise and commitment to excellence.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Cellan is actively involved in several industry-related organizations. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Eastern Idaho Estate Planning Council, and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. These affiliations provide him with ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking.
Mr. Cellan's dedication extends beyond his professional life into civic engagement. In 2023, he volunteered at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park, contributing to community enrichment through educational programs and conservation efforts. From 2011 to 2013, he served as a merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America, guiding young scouts in their personal development. He is a regular blood donor with the American Red Cross. Additionally, Mr. Cellan found great reward as a proselyting missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 2008 and 2010.
During his college years, Mr. Cellan received numerous accolades. His institution's accounting department honored him by name as an Outstanding Accounting Student in 2013, and the Federation of Schools of Accountancy awarded him a Student Achievement Award in 2015.
Eager for the future of his career, Mr. Cellan aims to elevate his status to partner within Onyx Financial Advisors while continuing to seek opportunities for meaningful community engagement. His commitment to professional growth and community service reflects his dedication to positively impacting his industry and beyond.
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