KROST CPAs Combines with EisnerAmper

August 20, 2024By KROST CPAs

Los Angeles, August 20, 2024 – KROST CPAs partners and colleagues are joining the global business advisory firm, EisnerAmper, in a combination expected to close in September 2024. For over 85 years, KROST has provided high quality services to the industry, and this adds a significant milestone for KROST as it continues to evolve in response Read the full article…

Comparing Stock Sales and Asset Sales in the M&A Landscape

August 5, 2024By KROST CPAs

When contemplating a merger or acquisition, buyers and sellers must decide whether to structure the deal as a stock or asset sale. Each structure carries distinct implications for both parties, influencing aspects such as tax liability, legal considerations, and overall transaction complexity. Understanding these differences is crucial for making an informed decision. What is a Read the full article…

Life Insurance in Estate Planning

July 23, 2024By Kimberly Hoang, CPA

In the event of your death, a life insurance policy ensures that your family has the financial resources to maintain their standard of living. This is the number one reason why individuals consider life insurance. Although it’s the number one reason, it’s not the only reason. Life insurance can also be an essential estate planning Read the full article…

Take Advantage of The Current Property Tax Exemptions Available in California

July 9, 2024By Richard Umanoff

Effective February 16, 2021, Proposition 19 went into effect and made sweeping changes to property tax reassessments. Here are the current property tax exemptions available in California: 1. Homeowners’ Exemption The California Constitution provides for the exemption of $7,000 in assessed value from property tax assessment of any property owned and occupied as the owner’s Read the full article…

How SB 478 is Affecting Restaurant Service Fees

June 27, 2024By KROST CPAs

Legal update coming soon. We wanted to bring to your attention an important development regarding Senate Bill 478, California Attorney General’s new state law banning “junk fees.” Recently, the California Attorney General’s Office has posted FAQs shedding light on key aspects of this new legislation and its impact to the restaurant industry. Key Highlights of Read the full article…

Retention Period Requirements for Preservation of Records

May 16, 2024By KROST CPAs

As featured by the California Restaurant Association as an Industry Insight. Below is a summary of the record-retention requirements for sales and use tax, federal and state income tax, federal and state employment tax, and federal and state requirements for various other employment-related records. This article was written in partnership with Zaller Law Group. Record-keeping Read the full article…

Press Release: KROST Acts as the Exclusive Financial Advisor to United Filters International in its Sale to ENPRESS LLC.

May 13, 2024By KROST CPAs

Los Angeles, May 13, 2024 – United Filters International (UFI), a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of an expansive range of liquid filtration solutions, was recently sold to ENPRESS LLC, a leading manufacturer of composite pressure vessels and water filtration technologies. KROST was the exclusive financial advisor and the terms of the transaction Read the full article…