Adrian Ong, CPA
MANAGER — ACCOUNTING
Adrian Ong is an Accounting Manager at KROST. Adrian has over seven years of experience in public accounting in various industries, including restaurants, financial services, medical services, retail, real estate, and high-net-worth individuals. He has experience working on accounting and tax engagement. He is also a team member of the firm’s PPP loan assistance program with knowledge of PPP forgiveness, EIDL, and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. He earned his Microsoft Office Specialist certificate in Excel.
Professional Experience
- KROST, Accounting Manager (Present)
- KROST, Senior Accountant (January 2021 — December 2022)
- KROST, Staff Accountant (November 2018 — December 2020)
- Markarian & Associates, Staff Accountant (May 2015 — October 2018)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor in Accounting, University of California, San Diego
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
- QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor
- Microsoft Excel Expert
Accounting Thought Leadership

KROST is Attending the Trusted X LA Technology Summit
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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Announces New Sales and Use Tax Rates
April 19, 2023The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced new tax rates, tax codes, and expiration

Restaurant Revitalization Fund – What Happens if All the Funds Were Not Spent?
April 3, 2023On March 11, 2023, the period to use the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) for eligible expenses incurred

What is Cloud Computing?
December 8, 2022Cloud computing is the future of the accounting industry. Essentially cloud computing is the storing, managing, and

KROST Can Assist with Reporting for The Restaurant Revitalization Fund
July 13, 2022Recipients of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund(RRF) have until March 11, 2023 to use the funds appropriately, to

Tax-Saving and Advisory Services for the Real Estate Industry
November 30, 2021The real estate market can be volatile, full of risks and challenges. Real estate professionals should enlist

Disruption and Innovation – Streamlining Client Accounting Services (CAS)
November 16, 2021This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “Disruption and Innovation –

Client Spotlight: Joyce Cenali, COO of Big Rock, Educates KROST on the Cannabis Industry, Luxury Products, and Equity in Business
June 30, 2021KROST Client, Big Rock, has been making a name for itself in the luxury cannabis industry. The

Los Angeles-Based CPA Firm Receives High Praise from Accounting Today
April 9, 2021Pasadena, CA. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, Los Angeles-based firm, receives two new accolades from Accounting Today,