Houston, TX
Located in Houston, Withum is proud to serve one of the nation’s most dynamic business hubs.
Our office, situated in the heart of the Galleria and near the Energy Corridor, offers all the traditional accounting services businesses and individuals rely on to stay ahead of the curve, maintain compliance and support your growth goals… plus a full suite of advisory solutions designed to level up your success. That’s the Power in the Plus!
Houston Service Specializations
Texas State and Local Tax Updates
Do you or your organization operate in multiple states? Do you own property in a variety of states? Texas State and Local Tax (SALT) laws are always changing and understanding the nuances of the states that you own or operate in is challenging. In these Texas resources, you’ll find just a dash of the most up-to-date details on rules and regulations as state and local tax changes happen by state!
Industries We Focus on in Houston
Beyond the Region
- Inside Public Accounting Top 100 Firms – 22nd Largest Nationally
- Accounting Today Top 100 Firms – 22nd Largest Nationally
- Great Place to Work® – Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents and Women
- Vault Top 25 Accounting Firm
Partner In Charge
Chris Hatten, CPA, CM&AA, CVAChris Hatten is the partner-in-charge of the Firm’s Houston office, offering nearly 25 years of public accounting experience. He serves clients across various industries, including energy and oilfield, manufacturing and distribution, technology and hospitality services. With a strong background in audit and financial consulting for both public and private companies as a licensed CPA and a certified valuation analyst, Chris takes a genuine interest in understanding his clients’ businesses, history and future plans.
As a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor® (CM&AA), Chris’ areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, quality of earnings assessments, transaction modeling and SEC reporting. He is involved in SSAE18 engagements and provides comprehensive services to clients with international operations. By providing tailored services for energy, IFRS, transaction advisory deals and employee benefit plans, he delivers strategic financial solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Houston Leadership
Withum in the News
Withum Announces 2026 Firmwide Leadership Transitions
This next generation of leaders step forward at a pivotal time for the Firm, bringing the technical expertise and strategic perspective needed to navigate continued growth, rapidly advancing technology and an ever-evolving industry landscape. Grounded in the Withum Way mentality, they will shape what’s ahead while preserving the culture that remains central to how the…
Withum Names Eighteen New Partners
Introducing Our 18 New Partners
Withum’s Columbia Office Welcomes Greater Baltimore
Withum team members, clients and community leaders, including representatives from Howard County and the Central Maryland Chamber, came together to mark the official “door opening” on the new location. The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the evening, which featured citations presented by community leaders welcoming Withum to the Columbia region and recognizing its strong ties to the…
Nadia Matthie Appointed as Chair of the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel
The AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel was formed to protect the public interest and agree on key plan issues by leveraging the knowledge of leaders in the employee benefit plan industry. Nadia’s deep expertise makes her a valuable asset to help further the panel’s mission as Chair of the group. Nadia has more than…
Chris Passmore Named Top Leader on Los Angeles Business Journal List for Fourth Consecutive Year
As partner-in-charge of Withum’s Los Angeles office, Chris plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s growth on the West Coast. With nearly 25 years of experience in the profession, he specializes in assurance and business consulting services to emerging and middle-market companies. In addition to serving technology companies and professional services firms, Chris holds an advanced-level certificate in 401(k)…
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