Press Release – KROST Announces Greg Kniss as Chairman of the Board, Jason Melillo as CEO and Keith Hamasaki as Principal of Assurance and Advisory

February 4, 2022By Anna Chen
Press Release – KROST Announces Greg Kniss as Chairman of the Board, Jason Melillo as CEO and Keith Hamasaki as Principal of Assurance and Advisory

LOS ANGELES, CA [Feb 4, 2022] — Los Angeles-based CPA Firm, KROST CPAs and Consultants announced that Greg Kniss has been appointed to Chairman of the Board, Jason Melillo promoted as the new CEO, and Keith Hamasaki to Principal of Assurance & Advisory services. Greg Kniss has been actively involved with the firm’s business consulting Read the full article…

KROST Business Intelligence – Real-Time Data Insights for Middle-Market Businesses

November 9, 2021By Keith Hamasaki
KROST Business Intelligence – Real-Time Data Insights for Middle-Market Businesses

Pasadena, CA. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, a tax, accounting, and consulting firm based out of Los Angeles, has launched KROST Business Intelligence (KBI), offering dynamic insights into realization, staff utilization, project turnaround, and more. The cloud-based tool provides a visualization dashboard that connects data from various software platforms into one location. In addition, the Read the full article…

Manufacturing Companies Beware: CCPA May Impact Your Business

January 20, 2021By KROST CPAs
Manufacturing Companies Beware: CCPA May Impact Your Business

This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Manufacturing Companies Beware: CCPA May Impact Your Business” by Keith Hamasaki, CPA. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) is a comprehensive framework to protect California residents (consumers). Effective January 1, 2020, data protection became a California requirement for businesses. All businesses that Read the full article…

Navigate the Complex Issues in Manufacturing & Distribution with KROST’s Industry Experts

November 10, 2020By Keith Hamasaki
Navigate the Complex Issues in Manufacturing & Distribution with KROST’s Industry Experts

KROST has extensive experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry. Our team of experts has experience servicing clients in various sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, consumer products, food and beverage, industrial parts, wholesale distribution, and more. Manufacturing and distribution clients rely on our suite of services, specifically catered to their needs. Read the full article…

Accounting for PPP Loans and Forgiveness

September 2, 2020By Keith Hamasaki
Accounting for PPP Loans and Forgiveness

This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Accounting For PPP Loans and Forgiveness” by Keith Hamasaki, CPA. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed by President Trump to help keep small businesses afloat amid the mandated COVID-19 related closures. The CARES Read the full article…

KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Manufacturing Issue is Now Available!

July 28, 2020By KROST CPAs
KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Manufacturing Issue is Now Available!

We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Manufacturing Issue highlights some of the hot topics in manufacturing, including accounting for PPP, transfer pricing, Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII), R&D tax credits, and more. What You’ll Find Inside This Issue: Accounting for PPP Loans and Forgiveness by Keith Hamasaki, CPA Manufacturers Read the full article…

Coronavirus and Its Impact on Financial Reporting

March 23, 2020By Keith Hamasaki
Coronavirus and Its Impact on Financial Reporting

Nothing has gripped us quite like the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has begun to affect all facets of life, from travel bans, school closures, meetings, and even financial reporting. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) has an Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) that addresses unforeseen circumstances occurring after the balance sheet date but before the audit is issued. Read the full article…