Denise Shigeta

Director, Accuity Advisors, LLC

Denise Shigeta

Denise joined Accuity LLP in 2025 as Tax Director. With deep expertise in estate and trust compliance and audits, she provides strategic fiduciary guidance and support to nonprofits, businesses, and individuals statewide.

Before joining Accuity, Denise gained extensive public accounting experience at N&K CPAs, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and Bank of Hawaii, where she developed her proficiency in complex trust and estate tax matters and client advisory.

Education and Certifications

  • Juris Doctor, Master of Accounting, University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Bachelor of Arts, Occidental College
  • Certified Public Accountant, State of Hawaii

Areas of Specialization

  • Estate and trust tax compliance and audit representation
  • Fiduciary income tax planning and administration
  • Trust and estate accounting and reporting
  • Tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families
  • Advisory support for nonprofit organizations