PASADENA, CA, April 28, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Keith Hamasaki has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Hamasaki currently serves as an Audit & Assurance Services Partner at EisnerAmper, one of the largest business consulting firms in the world. Beginning this role in 2024 in Pasadena, California, he assists businesses in identifying opportunities to maximize their ability to obtain debt financing and provides audited financial statements for middle market companies. His expertise in entrepreneur collaboration has been instrumental in helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their business objectives. Mr. Hamasaki is particularly proud of his team's growth and development, noting that many former team members have gone on to achieve significant success in their careers. He finds it especially rewarding to have contributed to their professional journeys, valuing the opportunity to mentor and train individuals who later apply their knowledge to advance within the field.

Prior to the merger that combined KROST CPAs & Consultants with EisnerAmper, Mr. Hamasaki was the principal of Assurance and Advisory at KROST CPAs & Consultants. In this leadership position, he oversaw daily operations of the firm's audit practice, including client engagement, and provided strategic guidance on assurance matters.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Hamasaki served as a fund controller where he managed value-added commingled funds and separate accounts and contributed to the organization's financial reporting processes. Mr. Hamasaki began his professional journey at a national public accounting firm, where he advanced from staff to manager between 2007 and 2015. Over these years, he gained comprehensive experience in audit and advisory services while earning recognition for his dedication and performance.

Mr. Hamasaki's academic foundation includes a bachelor's degree in accountancy and business law from California State University, Northridge. The knowledge acquired during his studies has been integral to his professional achievements, equipping him with analytical skills essential for success in public accounting. Influenced by his parents' encouragement to pursue accounting as a foundational discipline for business, Mr. Hamasaki values the human dimension of his profession, making a positive impact on business owners who create employment opportunities and contribute to community advancement. In addition to his formal education, he has held certification as a certified public accountant from the California Board of Accountancy since 2011.

Throughout his career, Mr. Hamasaki has demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence through active involvement in industry organizations. Since 2015, he has served on the board of directors for the Los Angeles chapter of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, including terms as past president and participation on both the audit committee and bylaws subcommittee. Mr. Hamasaki is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Beyond his professional commitments, Mr. Hamasaki has maintained active civic engagement. He is a founding governor and vice president of the Asian Hall of Fame. He has also been serving as the alumni chapter president for the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge, since 2023. Additionally, he contributes to the CalCPA Education Foundation. Earlier, Mr. Hamasaki served as a strategic partnership member of the Urban Land Institute from 2013 to 2019 and as a board member of the Asian Pacific CPA Association between 2018 and 2020.

Mr. Hamasaki's thought leadership is reflected in his publications, such as authoring "CFO Awards 2018 Nominees: Eight Insights for CFO of the Year Awards" for the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2018. He was also featured in "CalCPA: California Enforces New Privacy Laws Impacting All Businesses Collecting Data," published by KROST Quarterly in 2020. In addition to his written contributions, Mr. Hamasaki is a recognized industry speaker and educator. He has presented on accounting, business, and financial reporting topics for professional organizations and academic institutions, including the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, California State University, Northridge, Loyola Marymount University, Glendale Community College, and Pasadena City College. Through these engagements, he shares practical insights with professionals and students alike, further demonstrating his commitment to education, professional development, and the advancement of the accounting profession.

In light of his accomplishments, Mr. Hamasaki received recognition as one of the Distinguished Leaders by the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and was included among the Top 100 Accountants by the Los Angeles Business Journal for three years. Moreover, he was selected for the Young Emerging Professionals Program and Leadership Institute by the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Hamasaki has also served as a recurring selection committee member and judge for the Los Angeles Business Journal's CFO of the Year Awards, contributing his expertise to the evaluation and recognition of senior financial leaders across the Los Angeles business community.

Mr. Hamasaki remains dedicated to building successful teams capable of working with clients committed to supporting communities both locally and nationwide. He believes it is essential to create positions that demand advanced skill sets because of their significance to the future workforce.

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