Partner Profiles

Lee W. Erwin

Lee W. Erwin, CPA, is a partner and one of the founding members of the firm with over 30 years of experience. Lee began his career at the Honolulu office of a large international accounting firm. Throughout the years, in addition to providing assurance, tax, and accounting outsourcing services, Lee has provided litigation support, business valuations, and other consulting services. These services were provided over various industries including hospitality, not-for-profits, retail, construction, real estate development, and financial institutions.

Lee is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Hawaii Society of CPAs.


Thomas G. Cabrinha

Thomas G. Cabrinha, CPA, is a partner of the firm and has over 30 years of experience. Tom began his career at the Honolulu office of a large international accounting firm. Over the years, Tom has provided wide array of services to clients in various industries including construction, real estate development, governmental, hospitality, retailing and automotive. Through his experiences, Tom has developed an expertise in the construction industry and is highly regarded in this area.

Tom is a member of several organizations including the American Institute of CPAs, Hawaii Society of CPAs, and the Construction Financial Management Association.


Charles K.H. Au

Charles K.H. Au, CPA, is the managing partner of the firm and has over 15 years of experience. Prior to joining the firm, Charles was previously employed at the Honolulu office of a large international accounting firm. Charles specializes in tax and consulting services. His experience has enabled him accumulate a wealth of knowledge to service numerous industries including real estate development, construction, and not-for-profits. In addition, Charles has provided tax services to individuals and variety of entities including: corporations, pass-through entities, not-for-profits, and trusts.

Charles is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Hawaii Society of CPAs.


Ross T. Kawano

Ross T. Kawano, CPA, has been an income partner since 2004. Ross has over 15 years of experience and has been with the firm since 1992.   Prior to joining the firm, Ross began his career at another local firm in Hawaii. Ross specializes in tax and consulting services and has worked with a variety of industries including construction, real estate development, hospitality, retail, and not-for-profits and a variety of taxable entities in addition to individuals such as corporations, pass-through entities, not-for-profits, and trusts.

Ross is member of several organizations including the American Institute of CPAs, Hawaii Society of CPAs, and the Institute of Managerial Accountants.  


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