Howard Altshuler, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

As the leader for the Real Estate Industry Group, I am responsible for bringing the power of the firm and the industry group to our clients. Weaver has over 75 people in the industry group, focusing on serving middle-market real estate companies. These companies include:• CRE Owners• Medical Office• Developers• REITs• Syndicators• Funds• Brokers & Advisors• Property Managers• HotelsI help to ensure that regardless of the service we are currently… Show more As the leader for the Real Estate Industry Group, I am responsible for bringing the power of the firm and the industry group to our clients. Weaver has over 75 people in the industry group, focusing on serving middle-market real estate companies. These companies include:• CRE Owners• Medical Office• Developers• REITs• Syndicators• Funds• Brokers & Advisors• Property Managers• HotelsI help to ensure that regardless of the service we are currently providing to our clients, and regardless of where they are, that the clients have access to resources and people in all service lines, all specialties and all geographies. In addition, Aaron Grisz and I also co-host the Weaver: Beyond the Numbers Real Estate Podcast Series. During these podcasts, Rob and I discuss some of the current real estate trends and events, in an informative and entertaining manner, without getting technical. You can access these podcasts through the Website: https://weaver.com/thought-leadership?f%5B0%5D=industry%3A4210&f%5B1%5D=type%3Apodcast See more information about Weaver below and visit the real estate website at https://weaver.com/industries/real-estate Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Weaver has built a nationwide presence on an unwavering commitment to its clients’ success, acting with integrity and always striving to transcend expectations. The Houston-based firm has grown to be the 35th largest public accounting firm in the United States, according to INSIDE Public Accounting; it is also ranked the largest independent accounting firm based in the Southwest by Accounting Today magazine. From Fortune 500 multinational companies to start-ups, Weaver’s clients include… Show more Weaver has built a nationwide presence on an unwavering commitment to its clients’ success, acting with integrity and always striving to transcend expectations. The Houston-based firm has grown to be the 35th largest public accounting firm in the United States, according to INSIDE Public Accounting; it is also ranked the largest independent accounting firm based in the Southwest by Accounting Today magazine. From Fortune 500 multinational companies to start-ups, Weaver’s clients include commercial, government and nonprofit organizations. The firm is particularly well-known in financial services, energy, manufacturing and distribution, construction, technology, real estate, health care and government. Weaver’s services go beyond traditional assurance and tax services to include risk advisory, IT advisory, energy compliance and consulting, forensics and litigation services, transaction advisory, valuation, and specialty tax services such as international tax, state and local tax and private client services. Learn more at weaver.com. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

As the owner of Altshuler Consulting, LLC, I can help bring value to your organization. I have almost 30 years of experience working with real estate and private equity firms, primarily in the accounting and finance areas. I am looking for opportunities to serve as a Contract CFO, to help organizations become audit and IPO ready, and to work on projects covering accounting, reporting, processes and controls.Some of my recent engagements have included:• Assisting a multi-family owner… Show more As the owner of Altshuler Consulting, LLC, I can help bring value to your organization. I have almost 30 years of experience working with real estate and private equity firms, primarily in the accounting and finance areas. I am looking for opportunities to serve as a Contract CFO, to help organizations become audit and IPO ready, and to work on projects covering accounting, reporting, processes and controls.Some of my recent engagements have included:• Assisting a multi-family owner with a merger integration project.• Assisting a multi-family developer to identify best practices and outsourcing alternatives for its construction accounting group.• Providing general consulting and advice to real estate and other funds in start-up mode, regarding fund formation and structuring, accounting and reporting and other administrative matters.• Served as a subject matter expert for an accounting systems project for a data center owner.• Contract interpretation and cost accumulation related to a dispute between partners for a venture capital fund. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

EY is a multinational professional services firm headquartered in London. EY is one of the largest professional services firm in the world and is one of the "Big Four" accounting firms. EY has 231,000 employees in over 700 offices around 150 countries in the world, and provides assurance, tax, consulting and advisory services to companies.I was the lead client service partner to a number of public and private real estate companies ranging in size from $50 million to $13 billion in… Show more EY is a multinational professional services firm headquartered in London. EY is one of the largest professional services firm in the world and is one of the "Big Four" accounting firms. EY has 231,000 employees in over 700 offices around 150 countries in the world, and provides assurance, tax, consulting and advisory services to companies.I was the lead client service partner to a number of public and private real estate companies ranging in size from $50 million to $13 billion in assets, where I utilized the resources of EY as well as my external network in order to provide exceptional client service and advice.• Assisted clients with strategic operating and financial decisions regarding company formation, market analysis, tax structuring and planning, accounting systems, financing, investor relations, compliance and financial reporting.• Budgeted and monitored engagements and managed firm resources in order to meet deadlines. Created, evaluated and updated cash flow forecasts to maintain a positive cash flow. • Leveraged international experience to develop strong relationships with C-level executives at clients and others, including attorneys, bankers, brokers and other advisors to grow my practice. Won at least one new audit a year and developed over $3.5 million in currently recurring services.• Advised companies regarding SEC accounting and reporting standards, business combinations, valuation, consolidation, stock compensation, leasing and sales, internal controls, compliance and corporate governance. • Recognized as a coach and mentor within the office. Served as a counseling family leader for about 50 employees; a counselor for four seniors and managers at a time; the Region Co-Executive Sponsor for the firm’s program for employees with disabilities; and a coach for hundreds of employees. Show less

Shanghai, Prc

Ernst & Young Hua Ming is the Chinese member firm of EY, with over 5,000 employees in 10 locations. I served as the China Real Estate Leader, where I worked with my internal and external team to develop a winning strategy for the real etate practice, which entailed advising and providing services for companies that were investing in China in order to help them achieve success. • Developed over $10 million worth of business through demonstrating real estate market expertise for… Show more Ernst & Young Hua Ming is the Chinese member firm of EY, with over 5,000 employees in 10 locations. I served as the China Real Estate Leader, where I worked with my internal and external team to develop a winning strategy for the real etate practice, which entailed advising and providing services for companies that were investing in China in order to help them achieve success. • Developed over $10 million worth of business through demonstrating real estate market expertise for foreign investors and spearheading a comprehensive client service approach with different business lines within the firm.• Served as the Global Client Service Partner in the first US IPO of a local Chinese real estate company. Advised the client, investment bankers, attorneys and others regarding accounting and SEC reporting matters. The six-month project was successful and the Company sold $245 million of stock on the NYSE.• Led a diverse team of over 50 professionals, responsible for high quality client service to foreign real estate investors. Trained and coached the team on United States accounting and auditing standards, as well as western ethical standards and business practices. • Built strong relationships with client stakeholders, including CEOs, CFOs, investment officers and board members. Communicated effectively with these stakeholders and advised them about governance, internal controls, international reporting and structuring, in an international business environment. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I was responsible for the audits of public and privately held companies, including developing relationships with the senior client executives and other stakeholders in the organization.• Led audit teams for IPO’s and other follow-on offerings, as well as merger and acquisition transactions, including one client that grew from $500 million to $10 billion over a two-year period.• Led the internal team of 10-15 people and advised the financial executives responsible for the… Show more I was responsible for the audits of public and privately held companies, including developing relationships with the senior client executives and other stakeholders in the organization.• Led audit teams for IPO’s and other follow-on offerings, as well as merger and acquisition transactions, including one client that grew from $500 million to $10 billion over a two-year period.• Led the internal team of 10-15 people and advised the financial executives responsible for the implementation of the internal controls requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley. Interpreted new regulations and evaluated and advised the executives on the company’s testing strategy and reporting. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area