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Jason C. Melillo, CPA
CEO
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.
Jason has been a lecturer to large organizations, such as the California Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, and organizations such as the California Restaurant Association. He has given many seminars on cost segregation and other matters to CPAs, attorneys, and industry professionals.
Jason has a degree in finance and business economics from the University of Southern California. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Professional Experience
- KROST, CEO (January 2022 — Present)
- KROST, Principal — Accounting, Assurance and Advisory Practice Leader (January 2005 — 2021)
- KBKG, Principal (January 2005 — Present)
- KROST CPAs, Manager (January 1997 — January 2005)
- Louis Foods, Inc. Controller (1988 — 1997)
Education
- Bachelor of Science with Emphasis in Finance and Economics, University of California, Southern California (1988)
- Accounting Core Program University of California at Los Angeles (1997)
Professional Affiliations
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
- Lecturer — California Society of CPAs Education Foundation and discussion groups
- Lecturer — Lorman Education Services
- Lecturer — Pasadena Business and Technology Center
- Lecturer — California Restaurant Association
- AICPA Large Firm Group — Chairman (2019 — Present)
Extracurricular Activities
- Five Acres Board Member (2020 — Present)
- Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association Board Member (2014 — Present)
- Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (1991 — Present)
- Oakmont Country Club (2011 — Present)
- Certified Grocers Federal Credit Union, Board of Directors (1995 — 2003)
- Pasadena Enterprise Center (Business Incubator), Board of Directors (1992 — 2005)
Jason's Thought Leadership

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

KROST is Attending the AICPA ENGAGE22 Conference
June 6, 2022Our CEO, Jason Melillo, Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, Assurance & Advisory Senior Manager, Steve Chhuor,

Press Release – KROST Announces Greg Kniss as Chairman of the Board, Jason Melillo as CEO and Keith Hamasaki as Principal of Assurance and Advisory
February 4, 2022LOS ANGELES, CA [Feb 4, 2022] — Los Angeles-based CPA Firm, KROST CPAs and Consultants announced that

ERTC Terminated for Q4 2021
November 8, 2021The Infrastructure Bill (H.R. 3684) was passed by the House on November 5, 2021 and is expected

California Main Street Small Business Tax Credit II
October 21, 2021In Late September 2021 Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 150 establishing the Main Street Small Business Tax

Are you missing out on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)?
April 13, 2021If you have not looked into Employee Retention Tax Credits, then you need to reach out to
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[Webinar] Employee Retention Tax Credits: Qualifications, Benefits & Refunds
March 3, 2021Join Jason Melillo, CPA (Principal – Accounting, ERTC) and Jeff Kamin, CPA (Manager, Accounting, ERTC) as they

The House Votes to Extend Employee Retention Tax Credit Through December 2021
February 27, 2021We got some great news this morning. The House has voted 219-212 to extend the Employee Retention
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[Webinar] Employee Retention Credits: Qualifications, Benefits & Refunds
February 4, 2021Join Jason Melillo, CPA (Principal – Accounting, ERTC) and Jeff Kamin, CPA (Manager, Accounting, ERTC) as they

2020 vs. 2021 Employee Retention Credit Comparison Chart
January 19, 2021Old Law New Law Eligible Employers 2020 2021 Eligible employers can receive a refundable payroll tax credit