Mark D. Walker

Mark D. Walker, CPA

Mark Walker

Partner-in-Charge, Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail Services
Partner, Tax and Strategic Business Services
Weaver Executive Committee Member
Certified Public Accountant, Texas

Phone:
817.882.7724
E-mail:  mark.walker@weaverllp.com
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Professional Experience

  • More than 29 years experience in public accounting with emphasis in tax consulting, planning, and compliance
  • Concentration in the areas of corporate, partnership and real estate development, among others
  • Consultation on business transactions and structure to achieve tax and asset arrangement objectives for closely held business
  • Former Partner in Charge of Weaver's Fort Worth location
University and Continuing Professional Education
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
  • Author and speaker on taxation and tax planning for lay and professional audiences, including partnership taxation, limited liability companies, and specific issues arising under sections of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Currently meets continuing professional education required by the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Professional Awards, Activities and Memberships
  • Chairman, AICPA Large Firm Committee
  • Trustee and Executive Committee, Texas Wesleyan University
  • Statewide Advisory Board of Directors, Bank of Texas
  • Past Chairman, Board of Directors, Fort Worth chapter of the American Red Cross
  • Past Chairman, Administrative Board, St. John the Apostle Church
  • Rotary Club of Fort Worth, serving on Children’s Fund Foundation
  • Polaris International Committee Member
  • Former Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors, Forum Fort Worth, the alumni organization for Leadership Fort Worth
  • Member, Fort Worth Business and Estates Council
  • Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) and its Fort Worth chapter
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Publications
  • Automation World “Be Aware of Tax Consequences Before Restructuring Debt” January, 2011
  • Automation World “Manufacturers Should Consider Tax Savings and Qualified Pension Plan” January, 2010
  • Automation World “Difficult Times Illustrate Need for Sufficient Cash Reserves” May, 2009
  • Automation World “R&D Credits Face Higher Scrutiny from the IRS” September, 2008
  • Automation World “Are you Properly Classifying Workers?” May, 2008