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A tax preparer you can trust

When you allow someone to prepare your taxes for you, you're placing a great deal of trust in that person. If you are in need of a CPA in Honolulu, you don't want to have to wait for days or weeks for someone to get back to you. After all, not only does a tax preparer have access to your personal information, but they also have the responsibility to file your taxes in a way that is completely accurate and leaves you with the most money possible. If there's one thing we know about tax returns, it's that the government doesn't want to part with any of your money if they don't have to. It would be natural for you to feel anxious if your tax preparer knows what he or she is doing, right? For these reasons, it's important that you find a trustworthy tax preparer who is both knowledgeable and reliable. 

A tax preparer will make sure you never pay anything you don't owe

Do you feel like you're paying too many taxes? You'll want to enlist the help of a professional tax return preparer. He or she will make sure you never pay anything you don't owe, and also that you get back every penny that's coming to you. Plus, if there are any errors on your return, the preparer will be the one that deals with them. That's a huge load off your shoulders!

You can always trust the tax preparer to tell you the truth

An honest tax preparer will always give you accurate, up-to-date information without any hidden agenda. If they're unclear about any of your questions, they'll do their own research before giving you an answer. They won't make promises that seem too good to be true, and they'll warn you if a choice seems risky or unwise.

A tax preparer is easy to reach and responds quickly

A tax preparer who is easy to reach and responds promptly can make a huge difference in your life. When you are in need of a CPA, you don't want to have to wait for days or weeks for someone to get back to you. Plus, if you are trying to get your taxes filed on time, you may find yourself needing to ask questions or go over things with your preparer. If they don't get back to you quickly it could really mess up your plans.

A tax preparer doesn't just help you with your taxes; they help you plan for the next year

They look at the return from last year, and if there's anything that can be done to improve upon it for the next year, they'll let you know right away. It's not a matter of trying to get more money back; it's a matter of making sure you're not paying more than you need to in taxes.

When it comes to your taxes, it's in your best interest to hire someone you can trust to guide you through the process. Whether you're a first-time filer or a seasoned pro, the last thing you need is another reason to worry over your taxes. So if you have questions or concerns, take them up with your preparer. They'll make sure that any confusion gets cleared up right away so you can relax and focus on what truly matters, getting back that money you worked so hard for.

Name: E.A. Buck Accounting & Tax Services

Address: 55 Merchant Street, Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI, 96813

Phone: (808) 395-5492

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Engineering Firms’ CPA Sentenced to Over Prison for Role in Tax Scheme Michael H. Higa, the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and controller of several engineering businesses, was sentenced yesterday to 40 months in prison in Honolulu, Hawaii, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Kenji M. Price for the District of Hawaii.

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Engineering Firms’ CPA Sentenced to Prison for Role in Tax Scheme

Engineering Firms’ CPA Sentenced to Prison for Role in Tax Scheme

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Caused Millions in Tax Loss and Obstructed IRS Efforts to Collect Money and Penalties Owed

Michael H. Higa, the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and controller of several engineering businesses, was sentenced yesterday to 40 months in prison in Honolulu, Hawaii, announced Principal…

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Myron Kiriu: Growing With Quality

Vitals: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty Years in Business: 14 Size: 6 offices, 166 agents Regions Served: All of Oahu island with offices in Honolulu, Kapolei, North Shore and Kailua, and all of Maui County, which includes Maui, Molokai and Lanai islands, with offices in Wailuku and Paia 2017 Sales Volume: Around $752,334,195 2017 Transaction Volume: 999 units www.betterhawaii.com

When Myron Kiriu first moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1984, he worked as a CPA for four years, utilizing the accounting and financial degree he obtained at the University of California, Berkeley. Then, he decided to make a career change.

Kiriu received his real estate license in 1989 and has served as CEO and owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty since 2004. Over the past 14 years, what began as one small office has transformed into six offices with 166 agents on Oahu and Maui.

Why did you make the switch from finance to real estate? Myron Kiriu: It was a bit accident, a bit desperation. I had gotten out of a bad business venture and was in debt. I needed a way to get out of debt, so I got my real estate license and started cold-calling. I was able to work my way out of debt, and it helped me begin what has become a successful career.

What is the market currently like in the Hawaiian Islands you cover? MK: It’s still very busy. We’re starting to reach a peak, so we might see prices flattening out, but things are busy. We mostly serve Oahu and Maui, but we may be looking to expand to the main island in the future. If the right opportunity comes up, especially with a quality partner, I’ll go for it.

Who is moving to the area? What segments are you seeing the greatest opportunity with? MK: I’m 57, and a lot of my business is second-time homebuyers coming from the mainland, and those are expensive properties. Hawaii is a very desirable place to live, so anyone in the Pacific Rim—where the economy is doing well—looks for second homes here. We also have a base population and an aging population who are starting to sell down to buy condos or homes in retirement communities.

As you grow and add agents, what qualities do you look for in new hires? MK: We want to grow with quality. We’re very selective about our agents, so we’re a little different than other firms in that new hires have to go through a pretty selective interview process. For us, it’s never been about number count, but rather, bringing in agents who are a good match with our corporate culture. If they’re not, they’re probably not good for our company. And, of course, we’re looking for skills and core values that will match everyone else in the company.

What makes your firm unique in the area? MK: The quality of our agents. Of companies with more than 50 agents, we have the largest per-agent productivity on Oahu. We invest a lot of time and energy into training agents and have created a collaborative corporate culture where agents help one another, which is unique for a lot of real estate companies.

How much emphasis do you put on training? MK: We have extensive training; in fact, we have over 20 in-house classes on both soft and technical skills. We have additional training for technology, so if an agent needs help with their website or further guidance into how to use our CRM program, there’s hands-on training. Training is huge for us.

What do you feel are the biggest challenges in the industry right now? MK: Technology is a challenge because you have to stay ahead of the curve. Also, as we grow, maintaining the level of service and identifying the needs of the agent is challenging. Keeping our corporate culture strong is yet another challenge.

Keith Loria is a contributing editor to RISMedia.

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Tax Fraud: Wagdy Guirguis And Michael Higa Convicted Of Conspiracy To Defraud The United States

Tax Fraud: Wagdy Guirguis And Michael Higa Convicted Of Conspiracy To Defraud The United States

Owner of Engineering Firms and CPA Convicted in Tax Scheme

Caused Millions in Tax Loss and Obstructed IRS Efforts to Collect Money and Penalties Owed

A federal jury in Honolulu, Hawaii, convicted Wagdy Guirguis and Michael Higa of conspiracy to defraud the United States yesterday, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division…

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Myron Kiriu: Growing With Quality

Vitals: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty Years in Business: 14 Size: 6 offices, 166 agents Regions Served: All of Oahu island with offices in Honolulu, Kapolei, North Shore and Kailua, and all of Maui County, which includes Maui, Molokai and Lanai islands, with offices in Wailuku and Paia 2017 Sales Volume: Around $752,334,195 2017 Transaction Volume: 999 units www.betterhawaii.com

When Myron Kiriu first moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1984, he worked as a CPA for four years, utilizing the accounting and financial degree he obtained at the University of California, Berkeley. Then, he decided to make a career change.

Kiriu received his real estate license in 1989 and has served as CEO and owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty since 2004. Over the past 14 years, what began as one small office has transformed into six offices with 166 agents on Oahu and Maui.

Why did you make the switch from finance to real estate? Myron Kiriu: It was a bit accident, a bit desperation. I had gotten out of a bad business venture and was in debt. I needed a way to get out of debt, so I got my real estate license and started cold-calling. I was able to work my way out of debt, and it helped me begin what has become a successful career.

What is the market currently like in the Hawaiian Islands you cover? MK: It’s still very busy. We’re starting to reach a peak, so we might see prices flattening out, but things are busy. We mostly serve Oahu and Maui, but we may be looking to expand to the main island in the future. If the right opportunity comes up, especially with a quality partner, I’ll go for it.

Who is moving to the area? What segments are you seeing the greatest opportunity with? MK: I’m 57, and a lot of my business is second-time homebuyers coming from the mainland, and those are expensive properties. Hawaii is a very desirable place to live, so anyone in the Pacific Rim—where the economy is doing well—looks for second homes here. We also have a base population and an aging population who are starting to sell down to buy condos or homes in retirement communities.

As you grow and add agents, what qualities do you look for in new hires? MK: We want to grow with quality. We’re very selective about our agents, so we’re a little different than other firms in that new hires have to go through a pretty selective interview process. For us, it’s never been about number count, but rather, bringing in agents who are a good match with our corporate culture. If they’re not, they’re probably not good for our company. And, of course, we’re looking for skills and core values that will match everyone else in the company.

What makes your firm unique in the area? MK: The quality of our agents. Of companies with more than 50 agents, we have the largest per-agent productivity on Oahu. We invest a lot of time and energy into training agents and have created a collaborative corporate culture where agents help one another, which is unique for a lot of real estate companies.

How much emphasis do you put on training? MK: We have extensive training; in fact, we have over 20 in-house classes on both soft and technical skills. We have additional training for technology, so if an agent needs help with their website or further guidance into how to use our CRM program, there’s hands-on training. Training is huge for us.

What do you feel are the biggest challenges in the industry right now? MK: Technology is a challenge because you have to stay ahead of the curve. Also, as we grow, maintaining the level of service and identifying the needs of the agent is challenging. Keeping our corporate culture strong is yet another challenge.

Keith Loria is a contributing editor to RISMedia.

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Myron Kiriu: Growing With Quality

Vitals: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty Years in Business: 14 Size: 6 offices, 166 agents Regions Served: All of Oahu island with offices in Honolulu, Kapolei, North Shore and Kailua, and all of Maui County, which includes Maui, Molokai and Lanai islands, with offices in Wailuku and Paia 2017 Sales Volume: Around $752,334,195 2017 Transaction Volume: 999 units www.betterhawaii.com

When Myron Kiriu first moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1984, he worked as a CPA for four years, utilizing the accounting and financial degree he obtained at the University of California, Berkeley. Then, he decided to make a career change.

Kiriu received his real estate license in 1989 and has served as CEO and owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty since 2004. Over the past 14 years, what began as one small office has transformed into six offices with 166 agents on Oahu and Maui.

Why did you make the switch from finance to real estate? Myron Kiriu: It was a bit accident, a bit desperation. I had gotten out of a bad business venture and was in debt. I needed a way to get out of debt, so I got my real estate license and started cold-calling. I was able to work my way out of debt, and it helped me begin what has become a successful career.

What is the market currently like in the Hawaiian Islands you cover? MK: It’s still very busy. We’re starting to reach a peak, so we might see prices flattening out, but things are busy. We mostly serve Oahu and Maui, but we may be looking to expand to the main island in the future. If the right opportunity comes up, especially with a quality partner, I’ll go for it.

Who is moving to the area? What segments are you seeing the greatest opportunity with? MK: I’m 57, and a lot of my business is second-time homebuyers coming from the mainland, and those are expensive properties. Hawaii is a very desirable place to live, so anyone in the Pacific Rim—where the economy is doing well—looks for second homes here. We also have a base population and an aging population who are starting to sell down to buy condos or homes in retirement communities.

As you grow and add agents, what qualities do you look for in new hires? MK: We want to grow with quality. We’re very selective about our agents, so we’re a little different than other firms in that new hires have to go through a pretty selective interview process. For us, it’s never been about number count, but rather, bringing in agents who are a good match with our corporate culture. If they’re not, they’re probably not good for our company. And, of course, we’re looking for skills and core values that will match everyone else in the company.

What makes your firm unique in the area? MK: The quality of our agents. Of companies with more than 50 agents, we have the largest per-agent productivity on Oahu. We invest a lot of time and energy into training agents and have created a collaborative corporate culture where agents help one another, which is unique for a lot of real estate companies.

How much emphasis do you put on training? MK: We have extensive training; in fact, we have over 20 in-house classes on both soft and technical skills. We have additional training for technology, so if an agent needs help with their website or further guidance into how to use our CRM program, there’s hands-on training. Training is huge for us.

What do you feel are the biggest challenges in the industry right now? MK: Technology is a challenge because you have to stay ahead of the curve. Also, as we grow, maintaining the level of service and identifying the needs of the agent is challenging. Keeping our corporate culture strong is yet another challenge.

Keith Loria is a contributing editor to RISMedia.

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Myron Kiriu: Growing With Quality

Vitals: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty Years in Business: 14 Size: 6 offices, 166 agents Regions Served: All of Oahu island with offices in Honolulu, Kapolei, North Shore and Kailua, and all of Maui County, which includes Maui, Molokai and Lanai islands, with offices in Wailuku and Paia 2017 Sales Volume: Around $752,334,195 2017 Transaction Volume: 999 units www.betterhawaii.com

When Myron Kiriu first moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1984, he worked as a CPA for four years, utilizing the accounting and financial degree he obtained at the University of California, Berkeley. Then, he decided to make a career change.

Kiriu received his real estate license in 1989 and has served as CEO and owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty since 2004. Over the past 14 years, what began as one small office has transformed into six offices with 166 agents on Oahu and Maui.

Why did you make the switch from finance to real estate? Myron Kiriu: It was a bit accident, a bit desperation. I had gotten out of a bad business venture and was in debt. I needed a way to get out of debt, so I got my real estate license and started cold-calling. I was able to work my way out of debt, and it helped me begin what has become a successful career.

What is the market currently like in the Hawaiian Islands you cover? MK: It’s still very busy. We’re starting to reach a peak, so we might see prices flattening out, but things are busy. We mostly serve Oahu and Maui, but we may be looking to expand to the main island in the future. If the right opportunity comes up, especially with a quality partner, I’ll go for it.

Who is moving to the area? What segments are you seeing the greatest opportunity with? MK: I’m 57, and a lot of my business is second-time homebuyers coming from the mainland, and those are expensive properties. Hawaii is a very desirable place to live, so anyone in the Pacific Rim—where the economy is doing well—looks for second homes here. We also have a base population and an aging population who are starting to sell down to buy condos or homes in retirement communities.

As you grow and add agents, what qualities do you look for in new hires? MK: We want to grow with quality. We’re very selective about our agents, so we’re a little different than other firms in that new hires have to go through a pretty selective interview process. For us, it’s never been about number count, but rather, bringing in agents who are a good match with our corporate culture. If they’re not, they’re probably not good for our company. And, of course, we’re looking for skills and core values that will match everyone else in the company.

What makes your firm unique in the area? MK: The quality of our agents. Of companies with more than 50 agents, we have the largest per-agent productivity on Oahu. We invest a lot of time and energy into training agents and have created a collaborative corporate culture where agents help one another, which is unique for a lot of real estate companies.

How much emphasis do you put on training? MK: We have extensive training; in fact, we have over 20 in-house classes on both soft and technical skills. We have additional training for technology, so if an agent needs help with their website or further guidance into how to use our CRM program, there’s hands-on training. Training is huge for us.

What do you feel are the biggest challenges in the industry right now? MK: Technology is a challenge because you have to stay ahead of the curve. Also, as we grow, maintaining the level of service and identifying the needs of the agent is challenging. Keeping our corporate culture strong is yet another challenge.

Keith Loria is a contributing editor to RISMedia.

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Myron Kiriu: Growing With Quality

Vitals: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty Years in Business: 14 Size: 6 offices, 166 agents Regions Served: All of Oahu island with offices in Honolulu, Kapolei, North Shore and Kailua, and all of Maui County, which includes Maui, Molokai and Lanai islands, with offices in Wailuku and Paia 2017 Sales Volume: Around $752,334,195 2017 Transaction Volume: 999 units www.betterhawaii.com

When Myron Kiriu first moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1984, he worked as a CPA for four years, utilizing the accounting and financial degree he obtained at the University of California, Berkeley. Then, he decided to make a career change.

Kiriu received his real estate license in 1989 and has served as CEO and owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty since 2004. Over the past 14 years, what began as one small office has transformed into six offices with 166 agents on Oahu and Maui.

Why did you make the switch from finance to real estate? Myron Kiriu: It was a bit accident, a bit desperation. I had gotten out of a bad business venture and was in debt. I needed a way to get out of debt, so I got my real estate license and started cold-calling. I was able to work my way out of debt, and it helped me begin what has become a successful career.

What is the market currently like in the Hawaiian Islands you cover? MK: It’s still very busy. We’re starting to reach a peak, so we might see prices flattening out, but things are busy. We mostly serve Oahu and Maui, but we may be looking to expand to the main island in the future. If the right opportunity comes up, especially with a quality partner, I’ll go for it.

Who is moving to the area? What segments are you seeing the greatest opportunity with? MK: I’m 57, and a lot of my business is second-time homebuyers coming from the mainland, and those are expensive properties. Hawaii is a very desirable place to live, so anyone in the Pacific Rim—where the economy is doing well—looks for second homes here. We also have a base population and an aging population who are starting to sell down to buy condos or homes in retirement communities.

As you grow and add agents, what qualities do you look for in new hires? MK: We want to grow with quality. We’re very selective about our agents, so we’re a little different than other firms in that new hires have to go through a pretty selective interview process. For us, it’s never been about number count, but rather, bringing in agents who are a good match with our corporate culture. If they’re not, they’re probably not good for our company. And, of course, we’re looking for skills and core values that will match everyone else in the company.

What makes your firm unique in the area? MK: The quality of our agents. Of companies with more than 50 agents, we have the largest per-agent productivity on Oahu. We invest a lot of time and energy into training agents and have created a collaborative corporate culture where agents help one another, which is unique for a lot of real estate companies.

How much emphasis do you put on training? MK: We have extensive training; in fact, we have over 20 in-house classes on both soft and technical skills. We have additional training for technology, so if an agent needs help with their website or further guidance into how to use our CRM program, there’s hands-on training. Training is huge for us.

What do you feel are the biggest challenges in the industry right now? MK: Technology is a challenge because you have to stay ahead of the curve. Also, as we grow, maintaining the level of service and identifying the needs of the agent is challenging. Keeping our corporate culture strong is yet another challenge.

Keith Loria is a contributing editor to RISMedia.

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