Yun Ki Kim
Partner – Kim & Lee CPAs, LLP | South East Region
Email: yunkim@kimleecpas.com
Languages: English, Korean
Certifications: CPA (California & Georgia)
Education: B.S., Accounting — University of Southern California (USC)
Professional Summary
YunKi Kim is a trusted advisor and strategic partner to corporations and individuals navigating U.S. market entry, expansion, and long-term growth. With deep experience across automotive, consumer goods, and manufacturing industries, he provides clients with tailored guidance that bridges U.S. and Korean business practices, ensuring clarity, compliance, and confidence at every stage of their business lifecycle.
Areas of Expertise
• Audit & Accounting
• Internal Controls (SOX / K-SOX)
• Client Accounting Services (CAS)
• Business Consulting & Financial Advisory
• Revenue Recognition, Lease Accounting, Cost Accounting
• Business Combinations, Asset Valuation, and Impairment
• Income Tax Provision (ASC 740) Support
Professional Experience
With more than 10 years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm, Yun Ki has served a wide range of U.S. and multinational companies, including numerous subsidiaries of publicly listed Korean corporations in the automotive, industrial manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors.
His work has included attestation engagements, compilations, internal control advisory (SOX/K-SOX), financial advisory, and complex accounting projects involving:
• Business combinations
• Asset valuation and impairment
• Revenue recognition frameworks
• Cost accounting systems
• Lease accounting implementations
• Income tax provision analysis
At Kim & Lee, YunKi leads the Georgia office, focusing on automotive and electric battery industry clients throughout the Southeast region. He also oversees multiple Client Accounting Services (CAS) initiatives in response to the increasing need for outsourced, scalable accounting and tax solutions.
Client Impact Story: Delivering a Full Outsourced Accounting Department
Amid a nationwide shortage of experienced accounting professionals, one CEO approached Kim & Lee for help stabilizing and professionalizing their finance function.
Yun Ki introduced Kim & Lee’s flexible CAS model, tailored to support the company’s evolving needs—from bookkeeping and month-end close to reporting package preparation, parent-company communication, accounting advisory, and tax compliance.
Today, Kim & Lee fully manages the client’s accounting operations, providing consistent, high-quality deliverables supported by reliable, scalable teams—allowing leadership to focus on growth rather than administrative strain.
Personal Background
Born and raised in Korea and immigrating to the U.S. as a 1.5-generation Korean American, Yun Ki brings a bicultural perspective that strengthens his work with both overseas and domestic clients.
He and his wife reside in the Metro Atlanta area, where they are raising their son.
Certifications: CPA (California & Georgia)
Education: B.S., Accounting — University of Southern California (USC)
YunKi Kim is a trusted advisor and strategic partner to corporations and individuals navigating U.S. market entry, expansion, and long-term growth. With deep experience across automotive, consumer goods, and manufacturing industries, he provides clients with tailored guidance that bridges U.S. and Korean business practices, ensuring clarity, compliance, and confidence at every stage of their business lifecycle.
• Audit & Accounting
• Internal Controls (SOX / K-SOX)
• Client Accounting Services (CAS)
• Business Consulting & Financial Advisory
• Revenue Recognition, Lease Accounting, Cost Accounting
• Business Combinations, Asset Valuation, and Impairment
• Income Tax Provision (ASC 740) Support
With more than 10 years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm, Yun Ki has served a wide range of U.S. and multinational companies, including numerous subsidiaries of publicly listed Korean corporations in the automotive, industrial manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors.
His work has included attestation engagements, compilations, internal control advisory (SOX/K-SOX), financial advisory, and complex accounting projects involving:
• Business combinations
• Asset valuation and impairment
• Revenue recognition frameworks
• Cost accounting systems
• Lease accounting implementations
• Income tax provision analysis
At Kim & Lee, YunKi leads the Georgia office, focusing on automotive and electric battery industry clients throughout the Southeast region. He also oversees multiple Client Accounting Services (CAS) initiatives in response to the increasing need for outsourced, scalable accounting and tax solutions.
Amid a nationwide shortage of experienced accounting professionals, one CEO approached Kim & Lee for help stabilizing and professionalizing their finance function.
Yun Ki introduced Kim & Lee’s flexible CAS model, tailored to support the company’s evolving needs—from bookkeeping and month-end close to reporting package preparation, parent-company communication, accounting advisory, and tax compliance.
Today, Kim & Lee fully manages the client’s accounting operations, providing consistent, high-quality deliverables supported by reliable, scalable teams—allowing leadership to focus on growth rather than administrative strain.
Born and raised in Korea and immigrating to the U.S. as a 1.5-generation Korean American, Yun Ki brings a bicultural perspective that strengthens his work with both overseas and domestic clients.
He and his wife reside in the Metro Atlanta area, where they are raising their son.