Melvin Tobaru

Executive summary

Melvin Tobaru is a partner in the Corporate Tax practice of Grant Thornton’s Irvine, Calif., office. He has more than 13 years of experience in public accounting with both Grant Thornton and a former Big Five accounting firm. Tobaru has significant experience in the taxation, planning and structuring of partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations, and C corporations. Tobaru has extensive experience in business and tax advisory services for public and privately held companies in numerous industries, including professional services, manufacturing and distribution, technology, medical device, aerospace and defense, real estate investment, and construction. He serves many international clients, focusing on the tax aspects of conducting business abroad.

Community involvement

Make-A-Wish, Orange County, Board Member
Inland Empire, Southern California, Board Member; Governance Committee Chair

Education

BS, Accounting, University of Hawaii – Manoa