David Ha, CPA
MANAGER — TAX
David Ha is a Tax Manager in the tax department at KROST. David has been in the public accounting profession for over a decade and came from private accounting. His areas of expertise include tax planning and compliance for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and corporations. He services clients in various industries including but not limited to cannabis, restaurant, real estate, professional services, and financial services industries.
He is currently leading the Cannabis Industry Group at KROST and is a member of the Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Group.
Professional Experience
- KROST, Tax Manager (Jan 2022 — Present)
- KROST, Tax Senior (2019 — 2021)
- KROST, Tax Staff (2018 — 2019)
- KROST, Staff Accountant (2016 — 2018)
- AAI Motorsports USA Inc. – Staff Accountant (2011 — 2016)
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Emphasis in Accounting, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Professional Affiliations
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Tax Thought Leadership

California Changes Tax Legislation for Incomplete Non-Grantor Trusts
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KROST Industry Magazine: The Sports & Entertainment, Vol. 5 Issue 2, is Now Available!
September 15, 2023We are happy to announce the release of our newest industry magazine! The Sports & Entertainment Issue

Press Release: Celebrating Growth & Expertise – Matthew Weber Promoted to Principal at KROST
August 24, 2023LOS ANGELES, CA [August 28, 2023] — KROST, a leading CPA and consulting firm, is thrilled to

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August 15, 2023Starting January 1, 2024, business owners will face additional reporting requirements enforced by the Financial Crimes Enforcement

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Understanding Deductibility of Interest Expense and Simplifying The Interest Tracing Rule
June 21, 2023As most people know, not all interest that an individual pays is deductible. A common misconception about

Tailored Solutions for Financial Services Industry: Discover the KROST CPAs Advantage
June 20, 2023At KROST, our professional team has in-depth knowledge and expertise in the Financial Services industry. Our focus

KROST Industry Magazine: The Financial Services, Vol. 5 Issue 1, is Now Available!
June 20, 2023We are happy to announce the release of our newest industry magazine! The Financial Services Issue highlights

KROST is Attending the Trusted X LA Technology Summit
June 8, 2023Our Sports & Entertainment industry professionals, Stacey Korman, Brad Pauley, Alan Lo, and Andrea Bonilla, are attending

Loan-Out Corporations – Maximizing Tax Savings & Financial Flexibility for Sports & Entertainment Professionals
June 7, 2023Loan-out corporations are widely used by sports and entertainment professionals as a tax and financial strategy. These