Biography

Kami has practiced public accounting since 1999. He provides assurance services to both public and privately held companies in the technology industry, including SaaS, software licensing, hardware, online gaming, and ecommerce companies. He also supports clients in the manufacturing and distribution and life sciences fields, including medical devices, pharmaceutical, and digital health. Kami’s specific experience includes mergers and acquisitions, securities filings with the SEC, and evaluation of internal controls and financial reporting and closing systems. He is a member of the Revenue Recognition Technical Resource Group for the firm’s technology and life sciences practices. Prior to joining Moss Adams, Kami spent six years with a Big Four firm.

Professional Affiliations

  • Former chair, California Society of CPAs, Accounting, Education and Careers Committee
  • Member, OCTANe, Technology & Life Science, Leadership Councils
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Education

  • BA, economics, University of California, Irvine
  • MA, accounting, University of Southern California

Insights from Kami Refa

Baker Tilly US, LLP, Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Moss Adams LLP and their affiliated entities operate under an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiaries, and Baker Tilly US, LLP and its affiliated entities, trading as Baker Tilly, are members of the global network of Baker Tilly International Ltd., the members of which are separate and independent legal entities. Baker Tilly US, LLP and Moss Adams LLP are licensed CPA firms that provide assurance services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and consulting services to their clients and are not licensed CPA firms. ISO certification services offered through Moss Adams Certifications LLC. Investment advisory offered through either Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC or Baker Tilly Wealth Management, LLC.