W. David Rook

Partner Profile

David RookW. David Rook, CPA

Assurance Service Line Leader
Partner, Assurance
Certified Public Accountant, Texas

Phone:
713.297.6903
E-mail:  david.rook@weaverllp.com

Professional Experience

  • 12 years of audit experience .
  • Audit and engagement partner for companies operating in various segments of the energy industry, including biodiesel, exploration and production, refining and power generation, ship brokering and transportation
  • Other experience and responsibilities include performing compliance attestations for biodiesel producers, refineries, importers, transmix processors, butane blenders, oxygenate blenders and renewable power providers referenced below:
    • 10 years experience in performing agreed-upon procedures in accordance with EPA’s Regulation on Fuels and Fuel Additives: Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline: Title 40, Part 80, Subpart F - Attest Engagements, Title 40, Part 80, Subpart H – Gasoline Sulfur, and Title 40, Part 80, Subpart J – Gasoline Toxics
    • Performance of laboratory examination on the reformulated gasoline program of an independent laboratory, to ensure compliance with EPA’s Regulation on Fuels and Fuel Additives: Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline: Title 40, Part 80.46 – Measurement of Reformulated Gasoline Fuel Parameters
    • Performance of laboratory examination related to Reid Vapor Pressure in accordance with EPA’s Regulation on Fuels and Fuel Additives: Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline: Title 40, Part 80.46 – Measurement of Reformulated Gasoline Fuel Parameters and ASTM standard method D 5191–01, entitled “Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method)”
    • Performance of examination of Motor Vehicle Diesel Fuel Baseline Volume in accordance with EPA’s Regulation on Fuels and Fuel Additives: Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline: Title 40, Part 80, Section 92 – Baseline Auditor Requirements
    • Two years experience performing the Agreed-Upon Procedures for the Marine Preservation Association
    • Performance of quarterly audit related to Texas Department of Agriculture Fuel Ethanol and Biodiesel Production Incentive Program Quarterly Report
    • Performance of consulting engagement related to biodiesel and federal excise taxes, including petitioning the Internal Revenue Service in regards to blends of biodiesel - B99.9
University and Continuing Professional Education
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Stephen F. Austin University, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Awards, Activities and Memberships
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) and its Houston Chapter
  • Member, Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)