We are happy to announce the release of our newest industry magazine! The Sports & Entertainment Issue highlights some of the hot topics in the sports & entertainment industry including tax issues for athletes, estate & trust planning, Client Accounting Services, and more.
What You’ll Find Inside this Issue:
- Protecting Your Assets and Legacy: Estate and Trust Management in Sports and Entertainment
By Brad Pauley, CPA & Richard Umanoff, CPA, MBA - Client Accounting Service Strategies for Success in the Sports & Entertainment Industry
By Stacey R. Korman, CPA, MST - Understanding the Complexities of Tax for Professional Athletes
By Brad Pauley, CPA - Tax Essentials for the Sports & Entertainment Industry
By Alan Lo, CPA, MAcc & Randall Poe
KROST’s Sport’s & Entertainment Team:
Jason C. Melillo, CPA, CEO
Tax, Tax Specialty Services, Accounting, Assurance & Advisory
Jason Melillo is the CEO of KROST and a Principal of KBKG, Tax Credits, Incentives, and Cost Recovery. Previously, Jason was the practice leader of the Accounting and Assurance & Advisory Services practices. His areas of expertise include food service, manufacturing, real estate, retail, technology, and professional services industries.
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Gregory Kniss, Chairperson
Tax, Tax Specialty Services
Gregory Kniss, CPA, is Chairperson of KROST. Greg has been actively involved with the firm’s business consulting and Tax practice for over 37 years. Early in his career, Greg expanded and later became the Principal in charge of the firm’s Restaurant industry practice. Over the years, it became the firm’s largest industry niche. » Full Bio
Brad Pauley, CPA, Principal
Tax, Sports & Entertainment
Brad Pauley is a Tax Principal at KROST. Brad has over 25 years of experience providing tax advice, projection, and compliance services to clients in a variety of different businesses and industries. His areas of focus include high-net-worth individuals and their closely held businesses, including athletes, entertainers, service professionals, and owners/operators of real estate, including like-kind exchanges. » Full Bio
Stacey Korman, CPA, MST, Principal
Accounting, Client Account Services (CAS), Restaurant, Sports & Entertainment
Stacey Korman is the Accounting Principal at KROST. She is a key member of our advisory team and is a trusted consultant. Stacey has extensive experience in assurance, advisory, and accounting services, with an emphasis on middle-market companies and high-net-worth individuals. She has spent her career managing audits, reviews, and compilation engagements. » Full Bio
Douglas A. Venturelli, Esq.
Principal
Tax, Estate & Trust, Gift and Probate, Sports & Entertainment
Douglas A. Venturelli is a Principal at KROST. He has over 45 years of experience in tax, estate, and business services. His main focus is federal estate and gift taxes. Doug consults with clients in the entertainment, legal, real estate, and medical industries. » Full Bio
Alan Lo, CPA, MAcc, Manager
Tax, Sports & Entertainment
Alan is a Manager in the tax department at KROST. His areas of expertise include tax planning and compliance for small to medium size businesses – sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, as well as high-net-worth individuals. He specializes in real estate, sports & entertainment, and professional service industries. » Full Bio
Andrea Bonilla, CPA, Manager
Accounting, Client Account Services (CAS), Sports & Entertainment
Andrea Bonilla is an Accounting Manager at KROST. She has been in the public accounting profession for over four years, servicing clients in manufacturing, entertainment, restaurant, retail, and professional services. » Full Bio
Ronique Davis, CPA, Manager
Tax, Sports & Entertainment
Ronique Davis is a Tax Manager at KROST. She has over 20 years of experience working with sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, and individuals. Ronique has worked closely with real estate and entertainment industry professionals, as well as clientele in the professional services field. » Full Bio
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