In the last article in our series, we covered the benefits a trust offers for creators and beneficiaries. In this article, we’ll dive into more detail about the types of trusts that can be established and the pros and cons. Types of Trusts Revocable Trusts Revocable trusts (living trusts) can be changed or canceled at Read the full article…
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KROST Named 2022 Top 100 Firm by Accounting Today
Pasadena, CA – KROST was recognized as a Top 100 Firm by Accounting Today. The firm ranked 76th with a 18.08% change in revenue from last year. KROST has now been ranked in this prestigious list two years in a row. With new services on the horizon, KROST continues to develop ways to add value Read the full article…
KROST Recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal as Top Accounting Firms 2022
Pasadena, CA – KROST was recognized as one of Los Angeles Business Journals’ Top 100 Accounting Firms in Los Angeles County, with 78% growth in revenue between 2020 and 2019, the firm is ranked 22nd on the list. KROST received this recognition during the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Disruptor Awards virtual event. “Our firm is Read the full article…
Stay Interviews Uncover Staff Concerns, Increase Satisfaction And Lower Turnover
As featured in INSIDE Public Accounting After two full years of pandemic-related upheavals and historic turnover, firm leaders scrambled to keep their people. Stay interviews — as opposed to exit interviews, when it’s too late — helped determine what team members are looking for to keep them interested, involved and rewarded. Professionals had plenty of Read the full article…
What is FRF for SME?
Running a small to medium-sized business has always come with a unique set of challenges. Securing credit, managing employees, and staying involved in the day-to-day running of the business creates a constant set of obstacles to be addressed by the business owner, leaving very little time for a life outside of work, let alone applying Read the full article…
Small Business Relief Grant From Restaurants Care
Restaurants Care is once again partnering up with SoCalGas, PG&E, SDG&E, and Wells Fargo to offer relief grants and services to restaurants in our local communities. These generous funders have made it possible to assist small businesses with their financial situation. The Resilience Fund provides cash grants of $3,000 and one year of small business Read the full article…
Breaking News: Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act
The House on Thursday approved more than $40 billion in COVID-19 assistance for restaurant owners who applied but were unable to receive assistance from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund depleted quickly as the number of applicants surpassed the number of available funds. Just after three weeks of launch, the fund aided Read the full article…
KROST Predicts Another Record Year of M&A Advisory in 2022
KROST CPAs and Consultants reported a record year of M&A advisory work in 2021 and expects to remain equally busy in 2022. “We were involved in 21 buy-side and sell-side transactions in 2021”, said Paren Knadjian, Head of M&A and Capital Markets at KROST, “most of the time as the exclusive financial advisor. We have Read the full article…
Get Organized with KROST’s Will & Trust Asset Legacy Planner
Please note the following updates for 2022 Estate and Gift Exclusions: Estates of decedents who passed away during 2022 have a basic exclusion amount of $12,060,000, up from a total of $11,700,000 for estates of decedents who passed away in 2021. The annual exclusion for gifts increases to $16,000 for the calendar year 2022, up Read the full article…
What is Client Accounting Services?
Did you know that we provide Client Accounting Services (CAS)? CAS can be a cost-effective way to have high-level financial reporting without having to hire a team of Certified Public Accountants and accounting professionals. At its core, CAS is a shift from traditional compliance-based accounting to a 360-advisory mindset. CAS is a fully customizable service, Read the full article…