Aric Wong, CPA, MBT
DIRECTOR — TAX
Aric Wong is a Director in the tax department at KROST. He has been in the public accounting profession for over 10 years.
His areas of expertise include tax planning and compliance for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and corporations. He is knowledgeable in all areas of taxation, including individual, corporate, partnership, nonprofit, trust, estate, and gift. He services clients in various industries, including but not limited to restaurant, real estate, professional services, and financial services.
Aric is currently a 3rd-degree black belt in Taekwondo and has coached kids and adolescents as young as three years old.
Professional Experience
- KROST, Tax Director (Present)
- KROST, Senior Tax Manager (2022)
- KROST, Tax Manager (2019 — 2021)
- KROST, Tax Senior (2015 — 2018)
- Aguiar Novack & Associates, Tax Staff (2011 — 2015)
Education
- Master of Business Taxation, University of Southern California
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Emphasis in Management, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Professional Affiliations
- Member of California Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Aric's Thought Leadership

Press Release: Aric Wong Joins KROST’s Principal in Development Program
September 12, 2023LOS ANGELES, CA — Certified public accounting and consulting firm, KROST, appoints Aric Wong, CPA, MBT, to

What Happens When You End a Lease Early for a Nonprofitable Location
November 3, 2022This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Hospitality Issue, titled “What Happens When You

KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Hospitality Issue, Vol 4, Issue 4, is Now Available!
June 24, 2022We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Hospitality Issue highlights some

Protective Claim of Refund for Obamacare Taxes
July 8, 2020The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection

Potential Inventory Write-off for Restaurants in Light of New Tax Law
January 28, 2020The overhaul of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has proven to be a challenge since

Sales Tax Compliance for California Restaurants
April 10, 2019Below is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Hospitality Issue, “The

Tax Basis and At-Risk Loss Limitations for Individual Partners and S-Corp Shareholders
March 7, 2019Taxpayers constantly feel entitled to deduct losses from their businesses and investments. However, taxpayers need to be