Tony Kong is Famous Person of the Week!

Famous Person of the Week
WHO: Anthony M. Kong, CPA, senior director, Price, Kong & Co., CPAs, P.A.
(Phoenix). Tony joined Price Kong in 1976 and became a partner in 1984.

LEADERSHIP IN PKF NAN: Past member, Healthcare Services Committee

WHAT MAKES TONY FAMOUS: Tony is best-known for his expertise in providing a range of consulting services to physicians and dentists. “I’ve done almost everything from helping them open their doors to helping them sell the practice,” Tony says. His clients turn to him for help with just about every decision. “I help them hire office managers, find new office space, buy a home, lease a car, negotiate credit card discounts,” Tony says. “I guess I end up being like their business manager.” The payoff? “Knowing you’re able to solve all your clients’ needs,” he says.

DISTINCTIONS: In December 2008, Tony accepted the 2 Diamond Eagle award from
broker/dealer 1st Global on behalf of Price Kong’s financial planning affiliate PK Financial
Strategies, LLC. The award is presented to firms that achieve more than $500,000 in financial
product sales for the year. For 2009, Tony expects the firm to achieve the 3 Diamond Eagle,
reserved for 1st Global members with more than $1 million in sales.

PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Tony is a graduate of the
Results Accountants Systems Accountants Boot Camp and a founding member of “Managing
For Results.” He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Tax
Division and Tax Resource Group. He is also a member of the Arizona Arthritis Foundation’s
Golf Tournament Committee, the YMCA Board, and he serves on several finance committees at
the First Chinese Baptist Church.

WORDS OF WISDOM: “You have to care more about your clients than you do about your own
interests,” Tony says. “We treat our clients like family.” For example, right now, Kong is finding
he needs to be lenient with some cash-strapped clients. “We’re hoping it will work out and they
will stay with us for a long time,” Tony says.
As for his personal success, Tony acknowledges his support team, including his assistant of 13
years, Jackie Barone. “It’s very important to be successful to have the right people on the bus.”

ON THE PERSONAL SIDE: Tony enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, and he
can often be found on the golf course. In Arizona, he prefers Troon North Golf Club. He adds
that he has also played Oakmont Country Club. Somewhat of an amateur chef, Tony enjoys
sampling the cuisine at various local eateries.

Related: Learn more about Tony Kong, CPA

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