Education, Certifications & Affiliations
- Southeastern Louisiana University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2002
- Certified Public Accountant, Licensed in Louisiana
- Continuing Professional Education of 40 to 60 hours per year
- Member – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member – Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
- Member-at-Large – Northshore Chapter – Society of Louisiana CPAs
Significant Career Experience
Melissa has nearly 20 years of tax, accounting, and consulting experience in public accounting. She is a Senior Manager with the Firm, and her experience has been concentrated in the following areas:
- Focus on corporate, partnership, individual, estate, and fiduciary tax preparation and planning
- Tax planning for closely held businesses and the owners
- Compliance for corporations, partnerships, and individuals
- Business entity selection planning for closely held businesses
- Representation of individuals, corporations, and partnerships before tax authorities (IRS and States)
- Industry experience in manufacturing and distribution, retail and grocery, gas stations and C stores, medical and legal practices, construction, and real estate
Senior Manager, Tax Department at Wegmann Dazet
Over almost 20 years of tax, accounting and consulting experience in public accounting and industry with a focus on tax planning and compliance.
Latest posts by Melissa Chauvin, CPA (see all)
- Like-Kind (1031) Exchanges Update - January 18, 2021
- The Lifetime Exemption – Updated with Melissa Chauvin - June 16, 2020
- Like Kind Exchange Options - January 21, 2020