Aric Johnstone
Accounting Advisory
Aric is a Partner in CrossCountry’s Accounting Advisory practice, based in Los Angeles. With over 16 years of experience serving public and private clients in the Technology, Media & Entertainment, and Life Sciences industries, Aric plays a crucial role in driving strategy, innovation, and client success on the West Coast. His focus is on growing CrossCountry’s Accounting Advisory practice and Technical Accounting capabilities nationally, while expanding the firm’s presence throughout California. Aric also serves as the executive sponsor of CrossCountry’s PRIDE employee resource group, helping to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
Prior to CrossCountry, Aric led and grew the San Francisco Office of a boutique Bay Area-based consulting firm as a leader in their Technical Accounting & IPO Services practice. Before that, Aric honed his expertise as an external auditor at EY, where he participated in the firm’s Global Exchange Program in London and Australia, gaining valuable international experience serving some of EY’s largest Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) clients and transactions.
Aric has deep subject matter expertise in accounting for revenue recognition, leases, and complex financing transactions under both US GAAP and IFRS. He holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University. He is a licensed CPA in California.