Management

Clayton Kirio, CPA

President

Clayton’s role is to manage the firm and to consult with clients on business and action plan related matters. He previously worked for Coopers and Lybrand, a former Big 8 accounting firm in Los Angeles, California before returning home to Hawaii. He attended the University of Southern California where he obtained a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Business Taxation. He also received a certificate in Strategic Leadership from California Southern University.

Elizabeth Koo, CPA

Director of Taxation

Elizabeth ensures the quality of the firm’s tax returns and advice by researching current developments and conducting tax classes for the firm’s employees. She was previously employed by the internal firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers and the national firm, Grant Thornton.

Russell Ishikawa, EA

General Manager

Russell oversees the firm’s operations and the bookkeeping and payroll departments. He is an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service and has over 25 years of experience.