Jan Michael D. Maglinao, CPA, CMA

Jan Michael D. Maglinao is a technical accounting specialist, auditor, and educator whose professional background spans international consulting, public practice, and academic instruction. With more than seven years of experience as a CPA and CMA, he is recognized for his expertise in interpreting and applying complex accounting standards, particularly U.S. GAAP and IFRS, and for translating technical concepts into practical insights for both organizations and students.

He currently serves as a Senior Technical Accounting Consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he manages complex accounting engagements, prepares technical position papers, supports mergers and acquisitions reporting, and conducts client training on evolving accounting standards. He is also a Partner in a CPA firm, providing strategic direction, supervising audit engagements, mentoring teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance across client portfolios.

Prior to these roles, he gained experience in leading professional services environments, including assurance and audit work for international clients, strengthening his expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit methodology. He is also the Co-Founder and Auditing Reviewer of iCARE Accountancy Review, an initiative dedicated to bridging the gap between audit theory and practice and improving accounting education through structured learning systems.

At MLQU, he teaches Auditing and Assurance Principles and the Integrated Review Course in Auditing, where he equips students with board-exam readiness, technical competence, and real-world professional judgment. His teaching integrates current standards, case-based analysis, and industry applications to prepare learners for both certification and practice.

A Cum Laude graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a consistent academic awardee, Mr. Maglinao combines strong scholarly foundations with hands-on professional experience, bringing to the classroom a practical, globally informed perspective that strengthens MLQU’s commitment to industry-aligned business education.