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Weinstein Spira, the mid-market public accounting firm for Houston’s top high net worth individuals and privately held businesses, is proud to announce the promotion of four leaders within the firm. Tobias McFaul promoted to Senior Tax Manager. McFaul joined Weinstein...
These days, financial statements are under more scrutiny and subject to stricter regulations to meet high quality standards in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you are a private company needing to comply with your bank’s credit agreement, or a publicly held...
A Home Away from Home Accountants are notorious for spending long hours at work, so much so that it can become like a home away from home, where certain creature comforts are sought. A paradigm shift from previous generations, the concept of workplace culture is now...
Introduction Hello, again, my fellow knowledge-hungry, number-crunchers! Welcome to Episode 3 of the three-part mini-series on Revenue Recognition (a.k.a. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Rev Rec). Like the late, great Stephen Hawking did with the universe,...
Following the Mobile Trend Today’s workforce is conducting business on the go more than ever before, thanks to mobile devices and growing emphasis on work/life balance. Collaboration from anywhere at any time is also key to building relationships with colleagues and...
Welcome back, all you eager readers! I know you’ve been awaiting this like the world awaited the final season of Game of Thrones. So here it is, Episode 2 of the three-part mini-series on Revenue Recognition (a.k.a. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Rev...
Working at Weinstein Spira as a tax accountant since September 2018, I can honestly say there’s always a lot happening on any given day, whether it’s the busy season or not. Driving to Work My day begins with driving 30 miles into Houston from Brookshire (west of...
Introduction to Revenue Recognition The accounting community has been all abuzz in 2018-2019, as the new Revenue Recognition standards (officially titled, Revenue from Contracts and Customers) must finally be applied to everyone’s financial statements. Briefly...
Being an executor of an estate is an honor but also a big responsibility. Are you up to it? Amy is letting you know your responsibilities as a loved one’s estate executor. Contact her here if you have any questions about being an executor of an estate. Executor...
There is really no “typical” day to speak of in my experience as an audit senior. I find that every day is different based on the season. My busy season spans from January to the end of May for corporate clients, during which I am hyper-focused. Then, I have a bit of...
As many of my audit and consulting clients are in the restaurant and hospitality industry, I am familiar with the various challenges they face to effectively manage inventory. Like most other industries, the goal is to have minimal capital tied up in inventory, while...
With the lengthening of daylight hours, school being out and the hubbub of tax and year-end filing deadlines finally past, it’s the ideal time to plan your summer reading list. Perhaps you can even read alongside your school-aged children! Reading books about business...
You may be mid-career and saving for retirement or getting ready to jump into a retired lifestyle. Whatever stage you’re in, any tax consultant or financial advisor will tell you, “the best time to plan for that eventuality is now.” This is especially important in the...
Have you heard of a letter of instruction or ‘love letter’ that accompanies someone’s will? Amy is showing you what types of items you can include. Contact her here if you have any questions about your letter of instruction.
Art Matters It’s no secret that art inspires, relaxes, motivates and even increases the productivity of employees, which is why so many companies line their hallways with framed pieces of art, typically of the generic, corporate artwork variety. While some are higher...
“All good men and women must take responsibility to create legacies that will take the next generation to a level we could only imagine.” ~ Jim Rohn, Entrepreneur and Business Philosopher As life unfolds and businesses evolve, the accumulation of assets grow, from...
When was the last time you reviewed your will? Amy is sharing a few reasons why you should consider updating your will. Contact her here if you have any questions about your estate planning updates.
After six years of working as an auditor, surviving just as many busy auditing seasons, I have learned how to work in a whole different world that keeps me continually on the go! This experience has led to fine-tuning the contents of my audit bag, so that it holds all...
Prior to acquiring a new company, the focus is on due diligence pertaining to technical and financial issues, such as taxes (discussed in my previous blog post, Essential Tax Considerations Before Acquiring a Target Company). At that stage, there is no time to dive...
Estate planning in 2019 is changing with the tax bill! In the video below, Amy is sharing the new tax updates that may affect you
Weinstein Spira, the mid-market public accounting firm for Houston’s top privately held businesses and high net worth individuals, is proud to announce that Kristin Murray has been elected the firm’s Managing Shareholder. Murray succeeds Dianne Peckham, the firm’s...
As a tax accountant, I virtually “live” in my office. It’s like a home away from home! Unlike field auditors, who sometimes work onsite at client locations, tax accountants can be found sitting in their own office working on client tax returns in a comfortable,...
A company’s financials provide important information regarding current economic wellbeing and, if you know what to look for, can provide information on potential future success or failure. Whether you’re an auditor, a tax accountant, a company looking to acquire...
As HR manager, I talk to every candidate who comes through the door with the hope of landing a position at Weinstein Spira. With respect to public accountants, in particular, we look for people who have certain qualities that will be a good fit for our firm and our...