William A. Dow |
Member
William Dow joined Warren Averett as a Member and Tax Division Leader in 2003. He formerly served as a Partner and Director of the tax department for an international accounting firm. William has over 23 years of extensive experience in serving companies ranging from Fortune 500 to closely held enterprises in industries such as Financial Institutions, Energy, Manufacturing and High Tech. He also has extensive experience in the state and local tax area and has also provided extensive estate planning and individual income tax services during his career.
Designations and Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Master of Tax Accounting
Areas of Special Emphasis
- C-corporations
- Multi-state operations
- Corporate restructuring
- Mergers and acquisitions
- State income/franchise tax planning
- Accounting for income taxes
- Personal and estate planning
- Consolidated returns
- Pass through entities
Professional Honors & Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Birmingham Estate Planning Council
Community and Civic Associations
- Covenant Presbyterian Church - current Elder, Treasurer & Trustee, former Deacon
- Grace House Christian Home for Girls - former Board Member & Treasurer
- Samford University School of Business- Business Advisory Board
- Birmingham Museum of Art - former Business Advisory Board
- Public Affairs Research Council (PARCA) - former Board Member
