Irvine-based Haskell & White, an independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firm, announced three promotions from within the organization, further strengthening the firm’s tax and audit and business advisory teams.

Ken Gundersen has been promoted to principal in the firm’s audit and business advisory services department. Gundersen has over 15 years of experience in public accounting and several years of experience as a financial consultant and manager of financial reporting. He joined Haskell & White in January 2007 after several years with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Andy Kennedy, a member of the firm since October 2006, has been promoted to manager in the tax department. Prior to joining Haskell & White, Kennedy gained experience at both Kennedy & Kennedy and Deloitte & Touche.

Ian Martini of Irvine has been promoted to manager within the firm’s audit and business advisory services department. Martini joined Haskell & White in October 2008 after three years with Deloitte & Touche.