Rebecca Hickle, CPA

MANAGER — ASSURANCE & ADVISORY

Rebecca Hickle is an Assurance and Advisory Manager at KROST. Rebecca been with the A&A department for 5 years, as a staff auditor and then a senior auditor. She is passionate about using her skills to elevate what is possible for her clients, so that together they can create opportunities that have the greatest impact. With her passion for helping clients succeed, Rebecca has developed expertise in many industries, including sustainable brands, diversity, equity, and inclusive companies, digital marketing, technology, and more.

She prides herself on being a technical resource for her clients, particularly in areas such as process improvement, GAAP guidance and implementation, internal controls and audit preparation. In her free time, Rebecca like to cook and make pasta.

Tax-Saving and Advisory Services for the Real Estate Industry

November 30, 2021

The real estate market can be volatile, full of risks and challenges. Real estate professionals should enlist an expert to ensure compliance and navigate the specifics of real estate tax and accounting. At KROST, we provide specialized real estate accounting services to a diverse range of clients in the real estate industry, including developers and Read the full article…

KROST Director, Keith Hamasaki is Recognized by LABJ as a Minority CPA of Influence

August 10, 2021

Keith’s hard work and dedication to the needs of his clients have been hallmarks of his time at KROST, and as the industry leader for KBI he has taken his client service to the next level. In implementing KBI, Keith and his team of analysts have leveraged raw data from client systems into dynamic reports Read the full article…

Manufacturing Companies Beware: CCPA May Impact Your Business

January 20, 2021

This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Manufacturing Companies Beware: CCPA May Impact Your Business” by Keith Hamasaki, CPA. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) is a comprehensive framework to protect California residents (consumers). Effective January 1, 2020, data protection became a California requirement for businesses. All businesses that Read the full article…

KROST Client Lilit Davtyan of Phonexa Awarded CFO of the Year

September 25, 2020

We would like to extend our congratulations to Lilit Davtyan for receiving the title of Large Private Company CFO of the Year. She received this recognition during the 14th Annual CFO Awards hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal on September 23, 2020. Lilit is the CFO of one of our valued clients, Phonexa, an Read the full article…

Accounting for PPP Loans and Forgiveness

September 2, 2020

This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Accounting For PPP Loans and Forgiveness” by Keith Hamasaki, CPA. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed by President Trump to help keep small businesses afloat amid the mandated COVID-19 related closures. The CARES Read the full article…

Message from Managing Principal Greg Kniss: New Office Locations, Services, and Resources

August 4, 2020

It’s been quite a year for us all. I hope you are safe and well, as we continue to face one of the most challenging times in recent history. I wanted to reach out to notify you of some new and recent changes for our firm. First, we have moved three of our main offices Read the full article…

Coronavirus and Its Impact on Financial Reporting

March 23, 2020

Nothing has gripped us quite like the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has begun to affect all facets of life, from travel bans, school closures, meetings, and even financial reporting. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) has an Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) that addresses unforeseen circumstances occurring after the balance sheet date but before the audit is issued. Read the full article…

KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Technology Issue is Now Available!

March 9, 2020

We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Technology Issue highlights some of the hot topics including trends in media & entertainment, privacy laws, AdTech, quantum computing, and more. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: Streaming Wars: Technology Trends in Media & Entertainment By Paren Knadjian Tech Company Compensation: Unraveling Read the full article…

Keith Hamasaki, CPA, Named Co-Chair of the PrimeGlobal Manufacturing & Distribution Special Interest Group

November 4, 2019

Los Angeles, California – November 4, 2019 – KROST’s Assurance & Advisory Director, Keith Hamasaki, CPA, has been appointed to Co-Chair of the PrimeGlobal Manufacturing & Distribution Special Interest Group (SIG). Keith has been a member of PrimeGlobal since he joined KROST in 2016. As the newly named Co-Chair, he is responsible for bringing together Read the full article…

CalCPA Los Angeles Chapter Names Keith Hamasaki, CPA, Vice President

October 16, 2019

Los Angeles, California – July 31, 2019 – Our Assurance and Advisory Director, Keith Hamasaki, CPA has been elected Vice President of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) Los Angeles Chapter. He joins three other Vice Presidents in the chapter. Keith served as a board member for the CalCPA LA Chapter since 2015 Read the full article…

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