SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Scott Beauchene recently joined WTAS in Seattle as Director in Valuation Services.

Beauchene has over 22 years of experience providing economic analysis, financial advisory and business valuation services to public and privately-held businesses. He performs appraisals for financial reporting, transaction, equity compensation and tax purposes. Beauchene has a broad base of industry experience, including projects in healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, clean-tech, computer hardware and software, computer networking, internet, financial services, forest products, media, retail, wholesale distribution and telecommunications.

“WTAS has provided valuation services nationwide for many years and we are now launching this practice line in the Seattle office with Scott at the helm. Scott will assist our individual clients with valuations for gift and estate tax purposes, and our business clients with tax and financial reporting fair value services. We are excited to have someone of Scott’s stature and experience leading our practice in Seattle,” said Susan Swartz, the Seattle Office Managing Director.

Beauchene graduated from University of Oregon with a BA in Finance and Real Estate.

For additional information about Scott Beauchene or WTAS, contact Megan Williams or visit www.wtas.com.

About WTAS

WTAS LLC is one of the largest independent tax firms in the United States, providing a wide range of tax, valuation, financial advisory and related consulting services to individual and corporate clients across the country. The firm is comprised of over 500 personnel located in fourteen major cities and encompasses top advisors with previous experience in the international accounting firms, law firms, IRS, and state taxing authorities. Many of our advisors hold multiple professional credentials and have depth in a wide range of capabilities allowing us to provide clients with comprehensive, integrated solutions.

WTAS has offices serving Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Greenwich, Harrisburg, Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York City, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach.

SOURCE WTAS LLC