Kaufman Rossin, the largest independent CPA and advisory firm in Florida and one of the top 50 firms in the U.S., announced the addition of Ernesto M. Diaz, CPA, as a principal in the firm's Tax Services Advisory Group.
Diaz has more than a decade of experience providing tax planning and compliance services to domestic and international clients. He specializes in U.S. real estate investments by foreign investors, tax planning for family-owned businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. He has worked across industries, including professional services, real estate, hospitality, and distribution.
As a tax advisor, Diaz has managed and mentored professional teams delivering tax, accounting, and consulting services. He advises clients on complex domestic, international, state, and local compliance matters, and collaborates across service areas such as audit, risk advisory, and cost segregation. He also has experience with estate and trust planning.
Diaz is active in the business and nonprofit community. He is a member of the Business Network International organization (BNI) and has participated in the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Miami program. He has also contributed to the Florida Insitute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Emerging Leaders Program and supports charitable organizations, including Be Strong International and the Baptist Health Young Philanthropists.
Diaz is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and a member of both the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He earned both his Bachelor of Accounting and Master of Accounting degrees from Florida International University.