Rebecca Hickle, CPA
MANAGER — ASSURANCE & ADVISORY
Rebecca Hickle is an Assurance & Advisory Manager at KROST. Rebecca has been with the A&A department for over five years. 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 dedication in helping clients succeed, Rebecca has developed expertise in many areas, including sustainable brands, 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 likes to cook and make pasta.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration in Accounting, University of California, Southern California
Assurance & Advisory Thought Leadership

Keith Hamasaki Named “Leader of Influence: Minority CPA” by Los Angeles Business Journal
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Los Angeles Business Journal Names Keith Hamasaki a Leader of Influence: Minority CPA
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Keith Hamasaki Named a Top 100 Accountant by Los Angeles Business Journal
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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

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Tax-Saving and Advisory Services for the Real Estate Industry
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KROST Director, Keith Hamasaki is Recognized by LABJ as a Minority CPA of Influence
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January 20, 2021This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Manufacturing Companies Beware: CCPA