SingerLewak Merges With Egami & Ichikawa to Expand Hawaii Presence

SingerLewak Merges With Egami & Ichikawa to Expand Hawaii Presence

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SingerLewak is expanding its footprint in the Pacific through a merger with Honolulu-based Egami & Ichikawa CPAs, according to a report by Inside Public Accounting.

The Los Angeles-based firm, which reported FY25 net revenue of $111.8 million, will absorb the Hawaiian practice to expand its accounting and advisory presence across the islands. Under the terms of the deal, the combined entity will operate as Egami & Ichikawa, a Division of SingerLewak, allowing the local firm to maintain its established brand and existing client relationships.

The move changes the local professional services market for Hawaii businesses. While Egami & Ichikawa continues to provide its standard suite of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and consulting services, the merger grants these clients immediate access to a much larger resource pool. This includes SingerLewak’s broader geographic network and specialized industry expertise.

“Egami & Ichikawa has established a strong legacy in serving clients with integrity, responsiveness, and professional excellence,” said Jim Pitrat, Managing Partner of SingerLewak.

SingerLewak Merges With Egami & Ichikawa to Expand Hawaii Presence

The merger addresses a common tension in professional services: the balance between the intimate, personalized service of a local firm and the deep technical resources of a large national player. For the small to mid-sized businesses that rely on Egami & Ichikawa, the primary concern is often whether a change in ownership will dilute the “boutique” feel of their financial management.

Dana Abe, Managing Partner of Egami & Ichikawa, addressed this continuity directly.

“Our clients have always been at the center of everything we do,” said Dana Abe. “Joining SingerLewak allows us to provide additional resources and expanded services while preserving the personalized attention and close relationships that our clients value.”

This strategic integration mirrors broader trends in the public accounting sector, where mid-sized firms often seek partnerships with larger entities to offset the rising costs of regulatory compliance and the increasing complexity of digital advisory services. By joining a firm with over $100 million in annual revenue, the Honolulu practice gains a level of institutional stability and specialized insight that can be difficult to scale independently.

The move effectively bridges the gap between local service delivery and national-scale advisory capabilities. While the day-to-day interactions for a local business owner in Honolulu may remain unchanged, the backend support—ranging from complex tax strategies to specialized consulting—now draws from a significantly larger talent pool based in Los Angeles and beyond.

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