RICARDO LOPEZ, CPA
MANAGER - ACCOUNTING
Ricardo Lopez, CPA, is an Accounting Manager at KROST. He has been with the firm since 2019 and has experience working on engagements for clients in the manufacturing, entertainment, service, restaurant, and medical industries. As a team member of the accounting department, he specializes in the preparation of financial statements, preparations, compilations, offering consulting services, and training and mentoring staff.
Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, concentration in Accounting, California State University, Fullerton
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
• Member of California Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
• Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor
Accounting Thought Leadership

Los Angeles-Based CPA Firm Receives High Praise from Accounting Today
April 9, 2021Pasadena, CA. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, Los Angeles-based firm, receives two new accolades from Accounting Today, Top 100 Firms, and Fastest-Growing Firms in the U.S. KROST is a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm serving clients across various industries in the areas of tax, accounting, consulting, assurance and advisory, M&A and capital markets, … Read More

Client Accounting and Advisory Services: The Benefits of Outsourced Accounting vs. In-House
March 1, 2021Our Principal, Stacey R. Korman, CPA, MST, earned a certificate in AICPA’s Client Accounting Advisory Services course. We had the chance to sit down with Stacey to hear her experience. Q: What is Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS)? Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) is a certificate program that has been developed by the … Read More

Los Angeles Based CPA Firm Announced New Principal, Stacey R. Korman, CPA, MST
February 9, 2021Pasadena, CA. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, the Los Angeles based firm, has announced a new Principal, Stacey R. Korman, CPA, MST. Stacey has extensive experience in assurance & advisory and accounting services and since joining the firm she has led the accounting and audit departments. As an AICPA certified Fundamental Client Accounting Advisor, Stacey … Read More

Sales Tax and Economic Nexus
January 13, 2021These days, anybody who sells goods or provides services to somebody outside of their home state should ask themselves, “Do I need to collect sales tax?” The correct answer is always, “Good question!” However, the best way to get a useful answer is to start with a concept closely related to sales tax, namely “use … Read More

Accounting for PPP Loans and Forgiveness
September 2, 2020This 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 More

Message from Managing Principal Greg Kniss: New Office Locations, Services, and Resources
August 4, 2020It’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 More

Business Tax Provisions – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
April 16, 2020The Novel Coronavirus has had a huge impact all over the world. People in quarantine are forced to stay home, many kids are now homeschooled, and businesses are closed. To help Americans get through this crisis, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into effect on March 27, 2020. The … Read More
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[UPDATED] How to Secure an SBA Loan if Your Business is Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 25, 2020As of Friday, March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Businesses across the nation may be suffering dramatic losses due to the unprecedented response to the virus. Health officials are recommending social distancing guidelines, and travel has severely decreased, among other restrictions, which has caused business to slow … Read More

KROST Kicks Off the Year by Announcing Merger with BPE&H an Accountancy Corporation
January 24, 2020Pasadena/Woodland Hills, CA. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, a firm based out of Los Angeles, has merged in BPE&H out of Woodland Hills effective January 1, 2020. Seven principals will join the leadership team at KROST, including Scott Eisner, Martin Belak-Berger, Bob Price, Phil D’Amico, Scott Gilmore; and founding BPE&H principals Jerry Block and Jane … Read More

KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Sports & Entertainment Issue is Now Available!
October 14, 2019We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Sports & Entertainment Issue highlights some of the hot topics pertaining to sports & entertainment professionals such as tax issues for athletes, Loan-Out Corporations, Qualified Business Income Deduction, and more. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: Game-Changing Tax Matters for Athletes By … Read More