Krost

Name

Krost

Legal name

KROST

Website

https://krostcpas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Accounting & Tax: Full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm providing tax, accounting, consulting, assurance and advisory, M&A and capital markets services to clients across various industries. Revenue generated through professional service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Krost is a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm providing accounting, client accounting services (CAS), assurance and advisory, tax, mergers and acquisitions, fund administration, and business intelligence services to businesses across multiple industries. Service delivery is organized by service line and deepened by specialized industry practices in restaurant, real estate, technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and other verticals. The firm combines traditional CPA expertise with proprietary tax credit software platforms developed with KBKG.

Product overview

Krost is a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm that offers a unified portfolio of professional services organized by service line and industry vertical. The core service offerings include Accounting Services, Client Accounting Services (CAS), KROST Business Intelligence (KBI), Assurance & Advisory Services, Fund Admin Solutions, and Mergers & Acquisitions Services. Tax Services form a major pillar, encompassing general tax compliance alongside specialty offerings such as Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) services and Tax Specialty Services covering incentives like R&D credits and cost segregation. Industry-specific services are delivered for Restaurant/Foodservice, Real Estate, and Technology sectors, among others. The firm operates on a platform-plus-expertise model where generalist service lines are deepened by specialized industry practices and tax incentive expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounting Services Traditional accounting services including ancillary tax reporting, bookkeeping, financial statement compilations, financial statement preparations, and trust and probate services for businesses and individuals.
• Client Accounting Services (CAS) Outsourced accounting functions including accounting software training, bookkeeping, business management, family office services, financial reporting, and outsourced CFO services for businesses seeking to outsource finance operations.
• Assurance & Advisory Services Audit and assurance services, agreed-upon procedures, ESG reporting and consulting, and data analytics consulting for businesses requiring independent assurance and risk-related advisory.
• KROST Business Intelligence (KBI) Business intelligence and data analytics consulting services to help clients analyze financial data and make informed business decisions.
• KROST Fund Admin Solutions Fund administration services for investment funds and advisers, including accounting and CFO services for funds.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Services Comprehensive M&A advisory including corporate finance, transaction support, fund management services, and non-transactional services for buyers and sellers, with KROST acting as exclusive financial advisor on select transactions.
• Tax Services Full range of tax services including business tax, estate and gift/trust/probate, individual tax, international tax, non-profit planning, state and local tax, and tax controversy/legal support.
• Tax Specialty Services Specialty tax incentive services including R&D tax credits, cost segregation studies, opportunity zones advisory, and other tax-saving strategies to monetize available federal and state credits.
• Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) Specialized service helping businesses claim employee retention tax credits, including a benefit calculator and pre-qualification tools to assess eligibility.
• Restaurant/Foodservice Industry Services Specialized accounting, tax, business management, and consulting services for the restaurant and foodservice industry including financial analysis, business accounting, tax consulting and compliance, and assurance services.
• Real Estate Industry Services Specialized real estate accounting and tax services for developers, investors, and real estate professionals, including cost segregation and opportunity zones advisory.
• Manufacturing Industry Services Specialized accounting and tax services for manufacturing and distribution companies, including R&D tax credit capture and production cost optimization.
• Technology Industry Services Accounting and tax services tailored for technology companies, including R&D tax credits and employee retention credits.
• Hospitality Industry Services Specialized accounting, tax, and HR solutions for hotels, resorts, and hospitality businesses.
• Not-for-Profit Industry Services Specialized non-profit tax compliance, financial reporting, and governance services for non-profit organizations requiring regulatory compliance and tax exemption management.
• Financial Services Industry Services Specialized accounting and regulatory compliance services for financial services sector companies.
• Sports & Entertainment Industry Services Industry-specific accounting and tax services for sports and entertainment professionals and entities.
• Grocery Industry Services Specialized accounting and tax services for grocery and food retail businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $10 billion in tax credits unlocked through software platforms

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KBKGcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 February 2026KROST CPAs and KBKG, a Pasadena-based tech firm, have developed software platforms that have helped unlock over $10 billion in tax credits. This partnership focuses on AI-driven tax credit solutions combining KROST's accounting expertise with KBKG's technology capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Moss Adams LLP: Top-100 U.S. CPA and business advisory firm headquartered on the West Coast with deep multi-vertical specialization (including restaurant, real estate, manufacturing, technology) and an active middle-market M&A advisory practice. Closest direct comparable to Krost in scale, geography, and service mix.
• Marcum LLP: Top-100 accounting and advisory firm with strong middle-market focus, dedicated industry practices (including restaurant/hospitality, real estate, manufacturing, technology), and a sizable M&A and capital markets group. Closely matches Krost's platform-plus-expertise model.
• Eide Bailly LLP: Top-100 U.S. CPA firm offering tax, audit, advisory, and M&A services to middle-market clients across multiple verticals. Similar breadth of services and middle-market positioning as Krost, with comparable size and growth orientation.
• Baker Tilly US, LLP: Top-15 U.S. advisory, tax, and assurance firm serving middle-market companies with deep industry specialization and a strong M&A advisory practice. Directly comparable in service breadth and vertical-led go-to-market approach.
• Plante Moran: Top-15 U.S. accounting and business advisory firm with industry-focused practices and significant middle-market M&A and CAS capabilities. Comparable in operating model and growth trajectory to Krost's specialized, verticalized approach.
• WithumSmith+Brown, PC: Top-100 U.S. CPA and advisory firm with strong industry specialization (notably restaurant/hospitality, real estate, technology, manufacturing) and an active M&A and transaction advisory group. Strong direct peer on industry mix and mid-market positioning.
• Wipfli LLP: Top-25 U.S. accounting and advisory firm serving middle-market clients across industries with broad tax, audit, advisory, and outsourced accounting services. Comparable in service catalog and middle-market focus.
• Crowe LLP: Top-10 U.S. public accounting and consulting firm with strong tax, advisory, and M&A capabilities serving middle-market and large private clients. Overlapping service mix with Krost and EisnerAmper, including specialty tax credit work.
• CBIZ, Inc. National business advisory, tax, and accounting services firm serving middle-market clients across multiple verticals with both compliance and advisory capabilities. Comparable service profile and middle-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• EisnerAmper LLP: Krost's parent firm since August 2024 and one of the largest U.S. accounting, tax, and business advisory firms (4,500+ professionals). Now houses Krost's principals, vertical practices, and tax-credit software capability inside a much broader national platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krost-cpas
• Xx.com/KROSTCPAs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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