National certified public accounting and advisory firm, Weaver, the 36th largest public accounting firm in the United States, has added Stephen Patton, CPA, as a Senior Manager responsible for leading technical accounting engagements within the firm’s Public Company Services practice.
Patton joins Weaver with more than 18 years of accounting and reporting experience focusing on SEC reporting requirements. His background includes reviewing and preparing SEC compliant financial statements for inclusion in public filings, as well as performing financial reporting activities for initial public offerings and various other debt and equity offerings. In addition to holding senior-level positions with large public and private oil and gas companies, Patton has more than a decade of Big Four experience supporting exploration and production and midstream energy clients with quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements.
“Bringing Stephen on board reflects Weaver’s commitment to the specialized needs of public companies and those on the path to going public,” said Alyssa Martin, CPA, National Strategy Leader, Large Market and Public Entities. “Stephen’s strong knowledge and experience related to SEC reporting rules, especially as it relates to oil and gas disclosures, is a valuable resource that we are pleased to offer our clients.”
Patton is a certified public accountant in Texas and a member of the Texas Society of CPAs. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he earned both a master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in accounting.
