John J. Link, Jr. - Director of Accounting Services/Specialized Consulting and Practice Development
Mr. Link is a founding partner of Link, Murrel & Company and has practiced for over 30 years. He has been involved in the tax planning and compliance services for several companies, including real estate developers, manufacturing entities, professional corporations and nonprofit entities. Mr. Link is currently involved in commercial, family law and bankruptcy trustee litigation and accounting support services. He is the Director of Management Advisory, Litigation Support, Accounting Services and Practice Development for the firm.
Licenses and Education
- Certified Public Accountant licensed in Arizona and California.
- Current securities licenses; series 6, 7, 63 and 65.
- Current California Insurance License (OC40097): Life Agent, Variable Contracts.
- Graduate of California State University at Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
- Graduate of Golden Gate University with a Master of Science degree in Taxation.
Experience
- Two years as an auditor with the County of Los Angeles where he supervised audits of various departments and districts within the county.
- Three years with Arthur Young & Company in all areas of federal and state taxation.
- Nine years with Coleman & Grant.
- Partner for four years with Coleman & Grant, including tenures as Director of Taxes and Director of Personnel for the firm.
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Board Memberships
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County - Treasurer
- The Newport Beach Film Festival
Craig W. Murrel - Director of Taxes and Managing Partner
Mr. Murrel is a founding partner of Link, Murrel & Company. He is the Managing Partner for the firm and the Director of Taxes. He is directly involved in the creative tax planning and compliance services for a wide variety of companies including real estate developers, medical practices, manufacturing corporations, publishing concerns and personal service companies. Mr. Murrel's specializations include advance planning strategies for use in multiple entity tax structures including S corporations, C corporations and limited partnerships.
Licenses and Education
- Certified Public Accountant licensed in California.
- Graduate of California State University at Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
- Graduate of Golden Gate University with a Master of Science degree in Taxation.
Experience
- Six years with Coleman & Grant.
Membership
- California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Accomplishments
- Publication in the Journal of Taxation.
- Acknowledgement as an expert in like-kind exchanges.
- Television appearances as an accounting and tax expert.
- Frequent keynote lecturer on various tax subjects.
Wm. Gary Crouch - Director of Accounting and Audit Department and Director of Quality Control
Mr. Crouch joined Link, Murrel & Company in 1990. He is the Director of Accounting and Auditing Services and Director of Quality Control for the firm. He is directly involved in auditing and accounting services for a wide variety of companies. These companies include, but are not limited to, governmental, nonprofit, retail, finance, construction, equipment leasing and sales, mortgage banking and manufacturing.
Licenses and Education
- Certified Public Accountant licensed in California and Louisiana.
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Graduate of the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
- Graduate of Pepperdine University with a Masters degree in Business Administration.
Experience
- Fourteen years of auditing experience with Bourgeois Bennett L.L.C. as Audit Manager in charge of the firm's nonprofit/governmental audit practice.
- Served for three years as a report and financial statement reviewer in the Governmental Positive Enforcement Program of the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana.
Membership
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- California Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Past President of the Orange County Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.