Houston, TX

Located in Houston, Withum is proud to serve one of the nation’s most dynamic business hubs.

Withum's Houston office is located in Houston, Texas

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

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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!

Texas SALT Updates

Withum in the Houston Community

While we focus our work on the vibrant Houston business community, we’re equally committed to giving back to the city that helps us grow. Our team actively supports local causes through fundraising and participation in events like the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk. We proudly serve on numerous boards, including the Houston Community College Foundation, Greater Houston Community Foundation Professional Advisor Council and the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. We’re also deeply engaged in the not-for-profit sector, dedicating time and resources to advising and educating organizations that serve our community.

Standing Out in Houston

  • Houston Business Journal Top 15 Accounting Firms

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
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Certified Place to Work 2025-2026
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Partner In Charge

Chris Hatten, CPA, CM&AA, CVA

Chris 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

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Industry Leader, Partner
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Partner
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Partner, Service Leader
Houston, TX
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Kelsey was recognized for her commitment to advancing the industry and its community through an M&A lens. Throughout her over 15-year career in public accounting, Kelsey has distinguished herself through seasoned expertise and impactful leadership within the deal space. She has championed initiatives spanning business development, client service and value-driven insights. “Kelsey represents the standard…

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Linda Howard Named to Women in CX’s Awesome Women to Follow in CX List

Linda is an active member of Women in Client Experience, Women of Withum and the Association for Accounting Marketing’s Client Experience Circle. She believes in building networks and sharing best practices to strengthen client and team member service experiences. “Linda has been a driving force in shaping what a client experience program will look like at Withum….

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Marcus draws on his law background to represent clients in commercial and tax disputes before state courts, Federal District Court and the United States Tax Court, frequently resolving matters through alternative dispute resolution rather than litigation. As an industry thought leader, Marcus contributes to a wide range of publications, helping businesses and individuals navigate high-risk…

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