Haskell & White LLP Announces Seven Staff Promotions The Irvine, Calif.-based accounting firm strengthens tax and audit teams with new senior and management staff

IRVINE, Calif. – Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California’s largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms, recently announced the promotion of seven team members in Irvine office.

The following staff members have been named in the promotion:

• Corey Higa and Kevin Krogstad, residents of Irvine, have been promoted to senior tax managers. Both Higa and Krogstad joined the Firm in 2005 as senior tax accountants.

• David Hu and Daniel Perushek have been promoted to audit managers. Hu, who lives in Corona, joined the Firm in 2005 and Tustin-resident Perushek joined in 2006.

• Katie Aguirre and Jessy Heredia, both graduates of California State University, Fullerton, have been named senior tax accountants. Aguirre is a resident of Anaheim and Heredia is a resident of Orange.

• Kristen Suikonen is promoted to senior tax accountant. She is a graduate of University of California, Irvine, and is an Irvine resident.

“This group of professionals have contributed greatly to their teams and become valuable members of the Firm,” said Wayne Pinnell, managing partner of Haskell & White LLP. “We are pleased to recognize their efforts with the promotion announcement and look forward to success in their new capabilities.”

With a staff of approximately 80 members and a second office in San Diego, Haskell & White is among the largest independently owned accounting firms in Southern California. OC Metro Business has named Haskell & White one of the “Best Companies to Work For in Orange County.”

About Haskell & White LLP

Haskell & White LLP is one of the largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms in Southern California, specializing in servicing public and private middle-market companies. With locations in Irvine and San Diego, Haskell & White combines the expansive services, knowledge, experience and reach of national and international accounting firms with the personal attention, responsiveness and value of a local organization. Haskell & White works with companies in a broad range of industries including real estate, manufacturing, distribution, technology, and retail. The firm provides solid expertise and services to its clients in the tax and audit disciplines, including advising SEC registrants and consulting on mergers and acquisitions. Further information on Haskell & White can be found on the firm’s website, www.hwcpa.com.