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Keith Hamasaki, CPA
PRINCIPAL — ASSURANCE & ADVISORY
MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY LEADER
Keith Hamasaki is passionate about empowering others so they can build a better future for themselves. He reveals these possibilities by bringing together a strong and cohesive team to provide his clients value-added experience through collaborative partnership. With nearly two decades of consulting experience, Keith specializes in audit and business advisory services to emerging and middle-market companies in areas such as process improvement, internal controls, technical GAAP accounting implementation, and procedural review assessments. As someone who has consistently overcome challenges, Keith has developed an expertise in a variety of industries including real estate and construction, financial services, technology, digital media, restaurants, hospitality, not-for-profit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Further, Keith leads the firm’s Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Group and oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm’s Assurance & Advisory practice.
Prior to joining KROST, Keith was a Fund Controller at a SEC-registered investment advisor of institutional quality commercial real estate portfolios, where he oversaw the value-added commingled fund and separate accounts. Before this, he was an Experienced Assurance Manager at a top 10 national firm where he served clients in many industries.
Keith is recognized as a thought leader and industry speaker on topics of business and accounting issues. He has spoken for organizations and educational institutions such as CalCPA, California State University Northridge, Loyola Marymount University, Glendale Community College, and Pasadena City College. Further, Keith regularly instructs continuing education courses on audit methodology and analytical review procedures for professional staff. As an active member of the community, Keith has been a recurring Selection Committee Member for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards and is on the Professional Advisory Board for Accounting Curriculum at Pasadena City College and Glendale Community College. In addition, Keith was installed as a Board of Governor for the Asian Hall of Fame Organization in Los Angeles to educate the public on Asian contributions to society.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, California State University, Northridge
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Emphasis in Business Law, California State University, Northridge
Professional Affiliations
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
- Member of Asian Pacific CPA Association
Extracurricular Activities
- CalCPA, Board of Trustees – Los Angeles (Present)
- Asian Hall of Fame Organization, Board of Governor (Present)
- Treasurer of California State University, Northridge Nazarian Business Alumni Association (Present)
- Asian Pacific CPA Association, Board Member (2018 – Present)
- Professional Advisory Board for Accounting Curriculum at Pasadena City College (2017 – Present)
- CalCPA, Officer – Los Angeles (May 2017 – Present)
- CalCPA, Board of Directors – Los Angeles (November 2015 – Present)
- CalCPA, President – Los Angeles (2022 – 2023)
- Professional Advisory Board for Accounting Curriculum at Glendale Community College (2018 – 2022)
- Urban Land Institute, Los Angeles Strategic Partnership Committee (2016 – 2018)
- Los Angeles Business Journal, CFO of the Year Award Selection Committee Member (2016, 2017, and 2018)
- Attendee of CalCPA Leadership Institute (2013 – 2014)
Certificate
- AICPA Cybersecurity Advisory Services
- AICPA + CIMA Data Analysis Fundamentals
Keith's Thought Leadership

The Los Angeles Business Journal Appoints Keith Hamasaki as a Judge for the CFO Awards 2023
September 15, 2023Our Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, has been selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ)

KROST is Attending AICPA ENGAGE23
June 5, 2023Our CEO, Jason C. Melillo, Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, Assurance & Advisory Director, Steve Chhuor, Assurance

Keith Hamasaki Named “Leader of Influence: Minority CPA” by Los Angeles Business Journal
May 2, 2023Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized KROST’s Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith

Los Angeles Business Journal Names Keith Hamasaki a Leader of Influence: Minority CPA
March 13, 2023Los Angeles, California – KROST’s Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, CPA, has been recognized by the

Keith Hamasaki Named a Top 100 Accountant by Los Angeles Business Journal
November 3, 2022Pasadena, California – KROST’s Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, CPA, has made the Los Angeles Business

KROST is Attending the Clio Cloud Conference
October 5, 2022Our Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, CPA, and Marketing Director Anna Chen are attending the Clio

Making a Difference
June 29, 2022One of the most eye-opening experiences I ever had in my professional career was within the first
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[Feature] PulseOne: Tech Talk
June 8, 2022Our Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, was featured on the latest PulseOne Tech Talk with Chad

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: Keith Hamasaki, CPA, Named President of CalCPA Los Angeles Chapter
June 1, 2022Los Angeles, California – May 7, 2022 – KROST’s Assurance and Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, CPA, has