This article is written by our featured author, Chad Wiggins, who is a partner and co-founder of PulseOne. Chad discusses the benefits of outsourcing managed IT services, the cost of downtime, gaining access to the latest technology innovations, and more. Read Chad’s article below to learn more about IT Managed Service Providers. Gartner defines an Read the full article…
Press Release: KROST Announces Greg Kniss as Chairman of the Board, Jason Melillo as CEO and Keith Hamasaki as Principal of Assurance and Advisory
LOS ANGELES, CA [Feb 4, 2022] — Los Angeles-based CPA Firm, KROST CPAs and Consultants announced that Greg Kniss has been appointed to Chairman of the Board, Jason Melillo promoted as the new CEO, and Keith Hamasaki to Principal of Assurance & Advisory services. Greg Kniss has been actively involved with the firm’s business consulting Read the full article…
Relief Comes in the Form of R&D Tax Credits for Manufacturing Companies
This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Relief Comes in the Form of R&D Tax Credits for Manufacturing Companies” by Guest Contributor, Michael Maroney. As history has shown us, difficult times can spark a renaissance of innovation and creativity. With the continued impact of the Coronavirus on American businesses, Read the full article…
Manufacturing Companies Beware: CCPA May Impact Your Business
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…
Employee Retention Credit Provides Benefits for Manufacturing Employers
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Provides Benefits for Manufacturing Employers ” by Jim Estrella, CPA, MSA. For manufacturers who experienced a suspension in operations or decline in business compared to 2019 due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Employee Retention Read the full article…
Innovation, Positivity, and Evolution: How Three Businesses are Navigating the Pandemic
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Innovation, Positivity, and Evolution: How Three Businesses are Navigating the Pandemic” with Serrano Industries, Inc., Drop Labs & LumaForge. For insight into how manufacturers and businesses that rely heavily upon supply chains have been impacted by COVID-19, we Read the full article…
Navigate the Complex Issues in Manufacturing & Distribution with KROST’s Industry Experts
KROST has extensive experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry. Our team of experts has experience servicing clients in various sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, consumer products, food and beverage, industrial parts, wholesale distribution, and more. Manufacturing and distribution clients rely on our suite of services, specifically catered to their needs. Read the full article…
Manufacturers with International Operations Should Expect a Tax Bill – Pandemic or Not
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Manufacturers with International Operations Should Expect a Tax Bill – Pandemic or Not” by Guest Contributor, Alex Martin. Governments with pressing needs for revenue will target multinationals. Here’s how to mitigate the risk. According to the Center for Read the full article…
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII) Can Increase Cash Flow for Manufacturing Companies and Distributors with Global Operations
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue, titled “Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII) Can Increase Cash Flow for Manufacturing Companies and Distributors with Global Operations” by Evelyn Fernandez, CPA, MST. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) included several tax changes relating to the US taxation of Read the full article…
Accounting for PPP Loans and Forgiveness
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…










