Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accounting and Advisory Services in Los Angeles
Miller Kaplan is a top-tier certified public accounting firm founded in 1941, dedicated to providing comprehensive accounting, audit, tax, and advisory services. Our team of trusted professionals combines decades of experience with industry-specific expertise to serve clients ranging from high-net-worth individuals to Fortune 500 companies. We prioritize personalized service, strategic collaboration, and compliance, ensuring clients stay prepared for the future. Our national reputation as award-winning CPAs is built on a legacy of delivering accurate financial insights and tailored solutions. With offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Sun Valley, and Dallas, we offer localized expertise with a global perspective.Our commitment to excellence extends to specialized services like licensing & royalties, risk advisory, and information security management. We pride ourselves on adapting to evolving client needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Our client-centric approach ensures that every engagement is handled with transparency, accountability, and a focus on long-term success. Through strategic planning and proactive risk management, we empower businesses to grow sustainably and navigate complex regulatory landscapes confidently.
Services
Audit & Assurance
Tax Services
Business Management
Consulting
Licensing & Royalties
Risk Advisory
Information Security
Payroll Audits
Patent Pool Administration
Details
- Year established: 1941
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in accounting and advisory services.
- Our team includes nationally recognized CPAs and industry specialists.
- We provide tailored solutions for diverse industries including entertainment and technology.
- Our risk advisory services proactively address compliance and security challenges.
- We maintain a client-centric approach with personalized strategic guidance.
Services
Audit & Assurance
Our audit services provide the highest level of assurance for financial statements, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. We tailor procedures to client operations, testing evidence and analyzing internal controls. Our team delivers expert analyses and practical advice to improve processes while maintaining regulatory compliance. Clients benefit from our industry-specific knowledge across multiple sectors.
Tax Services
We offer comprehensive tax planning and compliance services for businesses and individuals. Our experts navigate complex tax laws, identify planning opportunities, and ensure accurate filings. Specialized services include R&D credits, estate planning, and representation during audits. We integrate personal and business tax strategies to maximize savings and compliance.
Business Management
Our business management services support high-net-worth individuals and organizations in strategic decision-making. We handle financial operations, compliance, and growth planning. The team provides tailored guidance for entertainment professionals, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and regulatory requirements.
Risk Advisory
Risk advisory services identify vulnerabilities and strengthen internal controls across industries. We conduct SOX compliance audits, IT controls assessments, and payroll audits for employee benefit plans. Our proactive approach helps clients mitigate risks, enhance governance, and prepare for transactions or expansions.
Licensing & Royalties
We specialize in licensing asset audits and royalty compliance for intellectual property holders. Our services include contract compliance audits, customs enforcement, and consultation for trademark and copyright licensing. We help clients protect revenue streams and ensure accurate royalty reporting across technology and consumer products industries.
People
Ed Avaness
Partner / CPA
With 30 years of experience, Ed specializes in employee benefit plans and labor organizations. He leads several of Miller Kaplan's largest client engagements, providing strategic audit solutions.
Alex Chernyak
Partner / CPA
Alex has nearly 20 years in public accounting, focusing on employee benefit plans and labor organizations. He delivers specialized audit and compliance expertise to clients nationwide.
Kami Cohen
Partner / CPA
Kami brings 20 years of experience in employee benefit plan audits. She provides tailored compliance solutions for labor organizations and retirement plans, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Qiva Dinuri
Partner / Tax Attorney
Qiva specializes in tax law compliance and advisory services. With legal expertise in taxation, she guides clients through complex federal and state tax regulations.
Mark Flanagan
Partner / CPA / CFP
Mark serves employee benefit plans, nonprofits, and labor organizations. He provides strategic advisory services, combining financial planning expertise with audit and compliance knowledge.
Questions
What industries does Miller Kaplan specialize in?
We specialize in employee benefit plans, labor organizations, entertainment, technology, nonprofits, and professional services firms.
How long has Miller Kaplan been in business?
Founded in 1941, we have over 80 years of experience providing accounting and advisory services.
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit, tax, business management, consulting, licensing & royalties, risk advisory, and information security services.
Do you serve individual clients or only businesses?
We serve both individuals and businesses, including high-net-worth clients, startups, and Fortune 500 companies.
Are your CPAs nationally recognized?
Yes, our team includes nationally recognized CPAs with expertise in specialized industries and compliance areas.