“Many people think that accounting is just numbers,” remarks Mark Devereaux, “but it’s really not. As accountants we have to understand the conceptual nature of transactions and need to be prepared to assist with planning and strategy to achieve the best results for our clients.

“Working hand in hand with decision makers and structuring transactions is what keeps me interested and involved in this business,” he adds. “By having a background in the numbers you can bring to light many factors that may not have been considered.”

Mark started in the accounting profession in 1980 shortly after graduating from the California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant in 1982. He has worked in an impressive array of industries, including entertainment, manufacturing, retail, oil and gas production, venture capital, real estate and service firms.

“We have a fairly diverse client base that typically consists of privately held companies and their owners, which has also evolved into helping high net-worth individuals with income tax strategies and financial planning,” Mark says. “In order to provide service at this level it requires that you become very knowledgeable and involved with the business and the families so that a coordinated approach may be developed and implemented. Part of the reward I receive from this profession is seeing those plans come to fruition and our clients reaching their economic and financial goals as a result.”

Outside of his professional responsibilities at Eichstaedt & Devereaux, Mark is an avid sports enthusiast who also enjoys fishing and the outdoors.

Mark Devereaux:
mdevereaux@edllp.com
415.362.5990 ext. 1242