Experience
Kirk is a partner in Citrin Cooperman’s Private Client Services Practice, with over 40 years of experience as a tax and advisory professional. He works closely with business owners and individuals to design tailored tax and family strategies that deliver efficient, practical solutions. Kirk is committed to building long-term client relationships by providing deep technical expertise and consistently delivering high-quality, proactive services.
Having worked at both local firms and Big Four firms, Kirk has broad expertise in public accounting. Kirk’s extensive experience includes real estate, high-net-worth clients, family planning and succession. He is also well-known for his skills in international tax, which he has practiced for over 35 years. Kirk’s proficiencies comprise of entity structure and classification, research, consulting, planning, and compliance.
Previously, Kirk was a partner at Gatto, Pope & Walwick, LLP (GPW) for 28 years, which merged with Citrin Cooperman in 2025. Before joining GPW, Kirk spent five years with a local CPA firm and five years with a Big Four Firm as a tax manager.
CREDENTIALS
Education
B.S. in Business Administration, San Diego State University
Licenses
Certified Public Accountant in the State of California
Affiliations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Honors & Awards
Board Member Emeritus, The Salvation Army – San Diego Division, 2021
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Community Involvement
Kirk has been dedicated to the San Diego, CA community, which is evident through his past roles as a board member of various organizations including The Salvation Army, San Diego State University Alumni Association, the Rancho Family YMCA, and Westview Foundation.
Outside the Office
Outside the office, Kirk enjoys spending time with his wife, their children, and their three grandchildren, skiing, playing golf and cycling.
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