Paul Winward

Paul joined the firm in 1996, shortly before receiving a Master of Accountancy degree from Brigham Young University. Paul has many years of auditing experience working in various industries: nonprofit organizations, governments, construction, franchising, manufacturing, and professional services. Paul’s primary area of emphasis is providing audit and related services to nonprofit organizations with local, national, and international missions. The nonprofit organizations currently served include membership societies, Utah charter schools, school district foundations, local chapters of United Way, community health centers, and international aid organizations.

Paul also supervises Squire’s Form 990 preparation team, leads the tax-exempt industry group and assists in the firm’s employee recruiting efforts. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Brigham Young University.

Paul is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA), Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Utah Nonprofit Association (UNA), and the AICPA’s Not-For-Profit Section. Paul has completed the AICPA’s Not-for-Profit Certificates I and II requiring 70 hours of training demonstrating proficiency in nonprofit accounting, governance, and IRS reporting and compliance.