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Matthew Weber, CPA, MAcc
DIRECTOR — TAX
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY LEADER
Matthew Weber is a Director at KROST. He has been with the firm’s tax practice since July 2015 and has worked in public accounting since 2010. Before joining the firm, Matthew was a Tax Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Los Angeles.
Matthew’s areas of expertise include federal and multi-state tax compliance and consulting for individuals, corporations, and partnerships. He serves clients in several industries, including financial services, real estate, entertainment, restaurants, technology, and manufacturing.
Matthew received a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with an emphasis in Accountancy from DePaul University in 2009. He also received a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California in 2010. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA).
Matthew currently lives in Thousand Oaks, CA, with his wife, son, and dog. He enjoys traveling and playing golf.
Professional Experience
- KROST, Director (2022 — Present)
- KROST, Senior Tax Manager (2015 — 2021)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tax Manager
Education
- Master of Accounting, University of Southern California
- Bachelor of Science in Commerce with Emphasis in Accounting, DePaul University
Professional Affiliations
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Matt's Thought Leadership

Holding a Large Position in One Stock? Know Your Options: Exchange Funds
November 22, 2022Do you have a large position in a publicly held company? Are you concerned about having a concentration risk in your portfolio? If the answer is yes, then you should consider using an Exchange Fund, also known as a swap fund. An Exchange Fund provides the opportunity to diversify your stock holdings without triggering capital Read the full article…

Press Release: Matthew Weber Appointed to KROST’s Principal in Development Program
August 25, 2022LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles-based CPA firm, KROST CPAs & Consultants, appoints Matthew Weber, CPA, MAcc to KROST’s Principal in Development (PID) program. In the PID program, Matthew joins leadership trainings to prepare for the partner path, as well as attend partner meetings to gain insight into the role. He also sets individual goals Read the full article…

KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Financial Services Issue is Now Available!
February 16, 2021We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Financial Services Issue highlights some of the hot topics in financial services including Section 1244 claims, the Lender Management, LLC case study, research & development, waterfall calculations, IRC Section 1061, and FinTech trends. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: Section 1244: Claiming Read the full article…

California Proposition 19: Tax Changes
December 1, 2020California Proposition 19 passed with just over 51% of the vote in the general election on November 3rd and is expected to become law. This new law has two separate effective dates: February 16, 2021 – For beneficiaries of real estate that use the property as a primary residence. April 1, 2021 – For transferring Read the full article…

Experience and Knowledge Leads KROST’s Financial Services Industry
October 27, 2020Management companies of hedge funds, money managers, private equity firms, and their principals have come to our firm to advise on a wide range of accounting and tax services. We are leaders in the financial services industry, focusing on management companies and their investment vehicles. Our team brings experience, knowledge, and a wide range of Read the full article…

The Impact of the Pandemic on State and Local Tax Considerations for a Remote Workforce
September 21, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed what we once thought was normal. With social distancing becoming a way of life, millions of Americans are now working remotely. For many, there is no certainty as to when or if they will return to their workplaces. As the pandemic drags on, many businesses have allowed their employees Read the full article…

New Capital Gains Treatment for Carried Interests
September 11, 2019Carried interests have allowed investment fund managers to be compensated for services with income that qualifies as long-term capital gains, which is taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income. Numerous efforts have been made during the last two decades to cut back or eliminate the favorable tax treatment of carried interests by taxing all Read the full article…

The Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion
August 14, 2019Tax Manager Matthew Weber, CPA, MAcc recently published an article for our newest KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Financial Services Issue titled “The Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion”. If you sell stock that has appreciated in value, then you must recognize a taxable capital gain. Sounds straightforward, right? While that may be true most of Read the full article…

KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Financial Services Issue is Now Available!
July 30, 2019We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Financial Services Issue highlights some of the hot topics in financial services including Sales Tax Nexus, QSBS, Carried Interests, Trader Tax Status, Family Office, and more. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: The Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion by Matthew Weber, Read the full article…

Donor-Advised Funds
December 11, 2018A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle administered by a public charity created to manage charitable donations on behalf of organizations, families, or individuals. A DAF enables a taxpayer to contribute personal assets, including cash, securities, and real estate, to an investment account, in which the assets grow tax-free. The taxpayer receives an Read the full article…