Darryl Nitta, CPA

Darryl Nitta

Status

Active

Name

Real Name

Darryl Nitta

Aliases

Daro

Credentials

Occupation

Workplace

Profession(s)

Public Accounting

Demographic Identifiers

Male, Japanese American

Skills and Powers

Language(s)

English, Pidgin, Tax

Power(s)

Seeing the future - He is bilingual when it comes to Tax Talk.

Preferred Toolkit

Tech

Technique

Contents

1. Fast Facts

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If you don’t enjoy the work you are doing, then you shouldn’t be doing it.

 - Darryl Nitta

Biography

Darryl Nitta is a Tax Partner at Accuity LLP, where he leverages his extensive experience to support Hawaii’s businesses in navigating complex tax regulations. As Tax Partner, he oversees operations and drives strategic direction, ensuring seamless tax compliance and planning for the people of Hawaii.

Darryl specializes in real estate, retail/wholesale, and insurance sectors, optimizing tax strategies to maximize credits and deductions for his clients. His commitment to providing tailored solutions underscores his role as a trusted advisor, fostering sustainable growth for businesses across Hawaii.

In addition to his professional roles, Darryl has made significant contributions to the accounting profession in Hawaii. He was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Hawaii Tax Review Commission from 2010 to 2012 and served as the president of the Hawaii Society of CPAs (HSCPA) from 2018 to 2020. He is also recognized nationally as the second participant from Hawaii selected for the AICPA Leadership Academy and currently serves on the AICPA Financial Literacy Committee.

A key figure in the Y-CPA Squad, Darryl has dedicated 16 years to mentoring young CPAs and revitalizing the CPA pipeline in Hawaii. His commitment to community service and professional development reflects his belief in the importance of building strong networks and engaging the next generation of accountants.

Quick Answers

1. Fast Facts

  • Darryl loves giving back to the community and has participated in various volunteer projects, including teaching financial literacy to school children, which he finds both rewarding and enjoyable.
  • Outside of work, Darryl values his family life, often engaging in activities with his loved ones, and emphasizing the importance of work-life balance.
  • Darryl believes that the best part of being involved in the CPA community is the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow professionals, sharing experiences and building lasting relationships.

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