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Richard G. Rovelstad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
Located in Kealakekua, Hawaii, Richard G. Rovelstad provides comprehensive accounting services to clients in need of individual and business tax return preparation, in addition to IRS representation. With a specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, he helps small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises, navigate the complexities of financial regulations and tax laws. A certified public accountant with extensive experience, Richard Rovelstad has been serving clients in Hawaii since 2015, offering expertise in tax planning and compliance, financial statement preparation, and business consulting.
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David S. Logan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
Located in Kealakekua, Hawaii, David S. Logan is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws. Logan offers individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance services to ensure clients meet all regulatory requirements.
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Shizu Uchimura
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
Based in Kealakekua, Hawaii, Shizu Uchimura has been providing expertise in accounting and financial planning for over 10 years. She specializes in supporting family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses, offering guidance on financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services. Her services include tax planning and consulting, as well as comprehensive bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. With a strong foundation in financial planning and a deep understanding of tax regulations, Uchimura helps her clients make informed decisions about their financial futures.

Hawaii's CPA community serves unique island-based businesses and a tourism-dependent economy with distinct challenges. The Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and 8 hours in accounting subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Hawaii has the highest state income tax rate in the nation (up to 11%) and a 4% general excise tax (GET) that differs from traditional sales tax. CPAs commonly handle GET compliance (which applies to business-to-business transactions), transient accommodations tax for vacation rentals, and high-income tax planning. The high cost of living and state tax burden creates strong demand for tax minimization strategies. Multi-state issues are common for mainland businesses operating in Hawaii.

Industry Specializations: Tourism and hospitality, vacation rental management, real estate development, military contracting, healthcare, agriculture, and international business (Asia-Pacific trade) are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in resort and hotel accounting, vacation rental taxation, and serving the significant military population with unique tax situations.

For CPA Professionals: The Hawaii Society of CPAs serves professionals across the islands. Honolulu dominates the market, with smaller practices on Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. The state offers unique lifestyle benefits and cultural experiences but comes with the nation's highest cost of living and geographic isolation. The close-knit business community emphasizes relationships, and specialization in island-specific issues (shipping costs, Jones Act implications, GET complexity) provides competitive advantages.